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Elements of Literature 1
Elements of Literature 2
Parts of Speech Definitions
Parts of Speech Definitions 2
Parts of Speech Examples
100
the time and place of the text
What is the setting?
100
the universal message of the text
What is theme?
100
Expresses surprise or emotion
What is interjection?
100
Names a person, place, thing, or idea
What is a noun?
100
It took us four WEEKS to finish building the table.
What is a noun?
200
language that relies on comparison and is not meant to be taken literally
What is figurative language?
200
the sequence of events in a text, sometimes called storyline
What is plot?
200
States an action or state of being
What is verb?
200
Takes the place of nouns
What is a pronoun?
200
The Senator and Mrs. Eden DANCED a Waltz at the ball.
What is a verb?
300
the prolonged struggle that moves the plot; can be internal or external
What is the conflict?
300
the representation, description and portrayal of the people in the text
What is characterization?
300
Connects words and phrases together
What is conjunction?
300
Modifies or describes nouns and pronouns
What is an adjective?
300
Many people admire the skill AND artistry of Navajo blanket weavers.
What is a conjunction?
400
the use of tangible objects to represent ideas or emotions
What is symbolism?
400
descriptive language that evokes the five senses
What is imagery?
400
Modifies or describes verbs, adjectives, or adverbs
What is an adverb?
400
Scientists study cheetahs IN many parts of central Africa.
What is a preposition?
400
Alison seemed shaken after HER car accident yesterday.
What is a pronoun?
500
the perspective or position of the narrator
What is point of view?
500
the author’s attitude and the reader’s emotional reaction to the text
What is tone and mood?
500
Shows a relationship in place and time
What is a preposition?
500
OOPS! I didn’t realize I was standing on your foot.
What is an interjection?
500
The team that finished last was SURPRISINGLY happy.
What is an adverb?