Literary Elements
What is the main idea of a text?
The central point or concept that the author wants to convey.
What does the word "infer" mean?
To conclude information from evidence or reasoning rather than from explicit statements.
What is chronological order?
The arrangement of events in the order they occurred.
What is a simile?
A comparison between two things using "like" or "as."
Define "characterization."
The process by which the author reveals the personality of a character.
Define "synonym."
A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.
Define "cause and effect."
A relationship where one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).
Define "metaphor."
A direct comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as."
What is a theme?
The underlying message or lesson of a story.
What is an antonym?
A word that means the opposite of another word.
What does "compare and contrast" mean in text structure?
To identify the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.
What is personification?
Giving human qualities to non-human objects or ideas.
What is the setting of a story?
The time and place where the story occurs.
What does "context clues" refer to?
Hints within the text that help determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
What is a problem and solution text structure?
A structure that presents a problem and outlines potential solutions.
What is juxtaposition?
Side by side comparison to show effect
What is a conflict in literature?
A struggle between opposing forces, which can be internal or external.
What is a "prefix"?
A group of letters added to the beginning of a word to modify its meaning.
Define "sequence."
The order in which events or processes occur.
Define "figurative language."
All of the above are examples - language that is not literal