📘 Literary Elements & Craft
What is the term for a struggle between opposing forces in a story?
Conflict
What is the author's main reason for writing a text?
Author's purpose
What is the first paragraph of an essay that introduces the topic?
Introduction
What is the meaning of the word "benevolent"?
Kind and charitable
What is the term for a word that modifies a noun or pronoun? (what part of speech)
Adjective
What literary device gives human characteristics to non-human things?
Personification
What is the term for the underlying attitude or feeling of a piece?
Tone
What is the final paragraph that summarizes the main points?
Conclusion
What is the meaning of the word "meticulous"?: he had always been so meticulous about his appearance.
Showing great attention to detail
What is the term for a word that modifies a verb and adjective?
Adverb
Which point of view uses "I" or "we"?
First-person
What is the term for the main idea or argument presented in a text?
Central idea
What is the term for the order in which events are arranged in a story?
Sequence
What is the meaning of the word "ephemeral"?: They have short life spans and live on ephemeral food patches.
Lasting for a very short time
What is the term for a word that expresses action or being?
Verb
What is the central message or insight into life revealed in a story?
Theme
What is the term for the sequence of events in a story?
Plot
What is the term for the way a writer expresses their thoughts and ideas?
Style
What is the connotation of the word "frugal" compared to "cheap", and how does that affect its tone?
"Frugal" has a more positive or neutral connotation (wise with money), while "cheap" has a negative tone (unwilling to spend money).
What is the term for a word that takes the place of a noun?
Pronoun
What term describes the time and place in which a story occurs?
Setting
What is the term for the use of facts, statistics, or expert opinions to support an argument?
Evidence
What is the term for the logical arrangement of ideas in writing?
Organization
How can knowing the root word “scrib/script” help you figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words like "manuscript" or "inscription"?
The root “scrib/script” means “to write,” so both words relate to written text or writing.
What is the term for a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses? ex. FANBOY
Conjunction