Literary Devices
This is the perspective from which a story is told (e.g., 1st person, 3rd person).
What is Point of View?
When an author writes for someone to enjoy it
What is to Entertain?
Fiction that is set in the past.
What is Historical Fiction?
The story of one's life, written by that person
What is an Autobiography?
The dictionary definition of a word
What is denotation?
This is the "vibe" or emotional atmosphere a writer creates for the reader.
What is the Mood?
when an author tries to convince the reader to believe in something
What is to persuade?
Verse that uses sounds, rhythm, and word choice to share ideas.
What is Poetry?
a firsthand account of an event; includes diaries, journals, letters, speeches, news stories, photographs, and pieces of art
What is a Primary Source?
The feelings or emotions associated with a word
What is Connotation?
Identify the conflict in a story when a character is trying to decide whether to tell the truth or lie.
What is Internal Conflict?
when an author wants you to know something or teach you about something
What is to Inform?
Fiction that deals with science and technology, and adventuring into the unknown.
What is Science Fiction?
the order in which events happen in time
What is Chronological Order?
Words or phrases surrounding an unfamiliar word that help define it
What are Context Clues?
This device gives subtle hints about what is going to happen later in the story.
What is Foreshadowing
Joe had been fishing for over two hours without a single bite. Suddenly there was a nibble at the end of his fishing line. He stood up on the boat and leaned out too far. Just then there was a sharp yank on the line. Joe fell overboard and landed head first into the water. Joe and his friends laughed and laughed. The author's purpose is to?
What is to Entertain?
The author creates a magical world where anything can happen.
What is Fantasy?
the side of an issue an author favors
What is bias?
A word that means the opposite of another word
What is an Antonym?
a reference to something in current events, on TV, in history, in literature, and so on
What is an Allusion
The giant panda is a bearlike animal that has thick white fur with black markings on its ears, limbs, shoulders, and around its eyes. The giant panda feeds on bamboo forests at high altitudes in western China. It also eats bulbs, roots, eggs, and some small mammals. The cubs are born in late winter. The giant panda is an endangered species and is protected by the Chinese government. Purpose?
What is to Inform?
A folktale that teaches a moral or lesson, often with animals as characters.
What is a Fable?
A text structure where the author explains similarities and differences.
What is compare and contrast
The dogs are able to cover up to 100 miles a day and each one has its unique position on the team. Together, the dogs and their MUSHERS race over snow and ice, in wind and through blizzards to reach that all-important finish line.
What is the most likely meaning of the word "musher"? A.Lead dog B Sled driver C Winning racer D. Company sponsor
What is a sled driver?