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Literary Terms
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Writing Prompts - Extended Answer Time!
More Literary Terms
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the person, animal, or creature that is in a story, poem, or play
What is character?
100
a comparison that uses LIKE or AS
What is simile
100
when you draw a conclusion based on what you already know and what is directly stated
What is inference?
100

Let's say that this is the writing prompt you receive for the Performance Task:

Choose a well-known literary work and write a fan fiction narrative based on that work. Your narrative should maintain some aspects of the original but add your own changes regarding plot, setting, theme, and/or characters.

Which of the writing organizers that we have used this year would be most helpful when planning your response: plot diagram, hero's journey template, informational essay outline, or argumentative essay outline?

Plot diagram -or- Hero's Journey Template

100
a problem between two people
What is external conflict?
200
the when and where of the story
What is setting?
200
a comparison that DOES NOT use LIKE or AS
What is metaphor?
200
the information already given
What is explicit?
200

This is the prompt:

Using information from the texts you have just read, create a speech in which you try to persuade the school board that banning books is the wrong choice. Include a clear opening, reasoning and evidence, and a concluding statement.

Which writing organizer could you make to help you plan your response: plot diagram, hero's journey template, informational essay outline, or argumentative essay outline?

argumentative essay outline

200
the perspective from which the story is told
What is point of view?
300
the problem or issue in the story
What is conflict?
300
giving something that isn't human people like qualities or characteristics
What is personification?
300
David knew that Nancy liked to read mystery stories. He had just finished reading one. he had liked it a lot, so he brought the book to school to give to Nancy. Nancy took the book. She said, "Wasn't the ending great!" Then she gave the book right back to David. -WHY DID NANCY GIVE THE BOOK BACK TO DAVID?
What is she had read it before?
300

Paper needed! Draw an organizer you could use to help you start planning your response to this prompt:

Create a multi-paragraph brochure that informs students in your school about how to make a land acknowledgement. Use information from the resources you just read to provide steps and details for your readers.

Informational essay organizer, or something similar

300
a problem with the character's self where they usually need to make a tough choice
What is internal conflict?
400
the lesson or moral of the story
What is theme?
400
when you take a word or statement to mean exactly what it says
What is literal?
400
Make an inference: I begin in the morning . . . Tomorrow is always another . . . . . . at sunrise There are 365 of me in each year . . . and last until sunset Night is my opposite "yester" is always the one before I hope you have a nice . . . "to" is the one right now
What is DAY?
400

Paper needed! Create an organizer you could use as your first step in planning your response to this prompt:

Choose a character from one of the texts you just read. Create an original myth in which this character is the hero and must bring a lost item back to their community.

Hero's journey graphic organizer, plot diagram, or similar

400

Name at least two types of external conflict.

Possible answers:

Character vs. Character
Character vs. Nature
Character vs. Society
Character vs. Supernatural
Character vs. Destiny

500
when the author gives a hint about what is to come later in the story
What is foreshadowing?
500
extreme exaggeration to make a point for example: When is lunch? I am STARVING!
What is hyperbole?
500
While Billy was on vacation, he took a trip on a boat. The boat took him to the whales' feeding ground. There were many passengers on the boat. Everyone was excited at the thought of seeing a whale. Suddenly, a whale surfaced. Everyone went quiet. It was an awesome sight. Billy's eyes popped out of his head and his mouth dropped open. He stared at the whale, unable to utter a sound. BILLY felt...
What is amazed?
500

Paper needed! Write a thesis statement, two supporting ideas, and a counterclaim you could use to answer this prompt:

Should students have access to YouTube during the school day? Write a multi-paragraph essay arguing your position.

Answers vary.

500

when an object or item represents a bigger idea

What is symbolism?