Literary Elements
What is the main character in a story called?
Protagonist
What is the purpose of a topic sentence?
To state the main idea of a paragraph or essay.
What does the word benevolent mean? (ex: My teacher's benevolent smile brought joy to her class.)
kind and generous
What is the main idea of a text?
The central point or concept the author wants to convey.
What is a noun?
A person, place, thing, or idea. (ex: Bloomington, Indiana)
What is a recurring them or idea in literature known as?
Motif
What are the three main points of an essay?
Introduction, Body Paragraphs, Conclusion
Joyful, cheerful, jolly, delighted
What are supporting details?
Facts or examples that explain or reinforce the main idea.
What is a verb?
A word that describes an action or state of being. (ex: speak)
What term describes the time and place of a story?
Setting
What is the term for revising and correcting written work?
Editing
What does 'antonym' mean?
A word that means the opposite of another word.
How can you determine the author's purpose? (i.e. inform, persuade, or entertain)
By looking for clues in the text that indicate whether the author is trying to inform, persuade, or entertain.
What is a complete sentence?
A group of words that expresses a complete thought.
What is a comparison using 'like' or 'as'?
Simile
What type of writing tells a story from the author's perspective?
Narrative Writing
What does 'context' refer to? (i.e. what is context?)
The circumstances or background information surrounding a word or phrase. Example: CONTEXT clues
What is inference in reading?
A conclusion drawn from evidence in the text.
What are adjectives used for?
To describe or modify nouns.
What do we call the author's attitude toward the subject?
Tone
What is the purpose of using transitions in writing?
What is the meaning of 'analyze'?
What is the significance of the title of a story?
What is the difference between a subject and a predicate?
The subject tells who or what the sentence is about, while the predicate tells what the subject does or is.