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ELA Definitions

100

This is when and where the story takes place in a piece of literature

What is setting?

200

The way the writer reveals the personality of a character.

What is characterization?

300

The way in which a character feels or sees something.

What is perspective, or point of view?

400

The problem in the story for the main character.

What is the conflict?

500

This is the technical term for the main character in a work of literature. 

What is the protagonist? 

Guess That Figurative Language!

100

My love is a red, red rose...

What is a metaphor?

200

Practice makes perfect.

What is cliche?

300

Justice is blind.

What is personification? 

400

Nothing can bother him.

What is hyperbole?

500

The metal twisted like a ribbon.

What is simile?

Writing

100

The first paragraph of an essay, which engages the reader and establish the thesis.

What is the introduction? 

200

The final paragraph of the essay, which wraps up the thesis and leaves the reader thinking.

What is the conclusion?

300

The main idea of an essay that is proven with evidence.

What is the thesis?

400

This type of essay is takes a stance on an issue. 

What is argumentative?

500

The number of pieces of evidence you should have in each paragraph.

What is 2?

School Stuff

100

The periods the bathrooms are closed to you

What is first period, the period after lunch, and eighth period?

200

The new assistant principal of the Preparatory Academy at 71. 

Who is Ms. Lasagne?

300

The number of periods in the school day.

What is 8?

400

The year the school was built.

What is 1925? 

500

The street name of the entrance of our school building.

What is Roberts Avenue?