Literary Terms
What is the term for the main idea or message of a literary work?
Central Idea
What is the use of descriptive language to create vivid pictures in the reader's mind?
Imagery
What is the main message or lesson the author conveys through characters and plot?
Theme
Identify the literary device: "The wind whispered through the trees."
What does it mean to justify your answer?
Give Evidence and Reasoning
What is the term for a comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as"?
Simile
What is saying "Great weather we're having!" during a storm?
Verbal Irony
Why is "text evidence" important in supporting an argument?
It provides proof to back up claims or interpretations made about a text.
What technique is used in the phrase "The classroom was a zoo"?
Analogy
What is a claim?
A main point or statement someone is trying to prove.
What is the term for the author's attitude toward the subject or audience?
Tone
What is an indirect reference to a person, place, event, or literary work?
Allusion
Readers draw conclusions based on clues provided by the author.
Inferences
What is the POV if a story is told from the perspective of "I"?
First Person POV
Why is tone important in a story?
It helps us understand how the author feels about the topic.
What literary device uses an exaggerated statement for emphasis?
Hyperbole
What is language that uses figures of speech to be more effective, persuasive, and impactful?
Figurative Language
What is a piece of information that explains, proves, or enhances the main idea?
Supporting Detail
The argument presented: "We should have longer recess because it improves student focus" is called a...
Claim
What helps create pictures in our minds using descriptive words?
Imagery
What term refers to a play on words that creates humor?
Pun
What is the written conversational exchange between characters in a literary work?
It helps readers make connections and better understand context.
Background Knowledge
What type of reasoning is shown when a conclusion is drawn based on sufficient and relevant evidence?
Logical
How do supporting details help an argument?
They give extra information that makes the argument stronger.