Literary Elements
What is the term for the main character in a story?
Protagonist
What is the main idea of a text?
The central point
What does the word "synonym" mean?
A word that had the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.
What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?
To present the main argument or point of the essay.
What is a noun?
A person, place, thing, or idea.
What literary device gives human traits to animals or inanimate objects?
Personification
What do we call the clues an author gives about what might happen later in the story?
Foreshadowing
What does "antonym" refer to?
A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.
What does "revision" mean in the writing process?
The process of reviewing and making changes to content and structure.
What is a verb?
A word that describes an action or state of being.
What is the struggle between opposing forces in a story called?
Conflict
How can you determine the author's purpose in a text?
By looking at tone, style, and content.
What is a "context clue"?
Hints found within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.
What is a "topic sentence"?
A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph
What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?
A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses.
In what part of a story do we learn about the setting and characters?
Exposition
What type of text is meant to inform the reader about a specific topic?
Exposition
What is the meaning of the word "imply"?
To suggest something without saying it directly.
How can using transitions improve writing?
They help connect ideas and create a smooth flow between sentences and paragraphs.
What is an adjective?
A word that describes or modifies a noun.
What is the overarching message or lesson in a literary work?
Theme
What is the difference between a primary source and a secondary source?
A primary source is original material, while a secondary source interprets or analyzes primary sources
What does "figurative language" include?
Language that uses figures of speech, such as similes and metaphors, to create effects.
Why is it important to cite sources in writing?
To give credit to the original authors and avoid plagiarism.
What does it mean to use correct subject-verb agreement?
The subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural).