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Literary Terms
Figurative Language
Inferences
Vocabulary
More Literary Terms
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the person, animal, or creature in a story, poem, or play

What is character?

100

a comparison (of 2 unalike things) that uses LIKE or AS

What is a simile

100

when you draw a conclusion based on what you already know and what is directly stated in the text

What is inference?

100
to find the similarities and differences between two elements
What is compare and contrast?
100
a problem between two people
What is external conflict?
200
the when and where of the story
What is setting?
200

a comparison (of 2 unalike things) that does not use LIKE or AS

What is metaphor?

200

information that is stated directly in the text

What is explicit?

200

an assertion, argument, or opinion based on evidence

What is claim?

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 human qualities or characteristics to a non-human

What is personification?

300

Make an inference: Gia knew that Jose liked to read mystery stories. Gia had just finished reading one and had liked it a lot.  Gia brought the book to school to lend to Jose.  Jose looked at it and said, "Wasn't the ending great!" Then he gave the book right back to Gia. -WHY DID JOSE GIVE THE BOOK BACK TO GIA?

She had read it before?

300
details from the text to support your response
What is evidence?
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 a word or statement means exactly what it says (not figurative)

What is literal?

400

Make an inference: After grading our big test, our teacher smiled radiantly, and announced that she had good new for the entire class.  What is the teacher so pleased about?

Everyone in the class passed the test!

400
the most important message the author wants to communicate
What is main/central idea?
400
when the conflict is solved or the problem is fixed
What is resolution?
500

when the author gives a hint about what is to come later in the story

What is foreshadowing?

500

a deliberate exaggeration to make a point: "When is lunch? I am starving!"

What is hyperbole?

500

Billy took a trip on a boat to the whales' feeding ground. 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. What can you infer about how Billy felt?

He felt amazed, in awe, asounted, ...

500
using the information in a sentence or text to figure out meanings of unknown words
What are context clues?
500
when something represents a bigger idea or something else
What is symbolism?