Poetic Devices
Characters in Fiction
ELA Terms 1
ELA Terms 2
ELA Terms 3
100

The agreeable sounds that are easy to articulate

What is Euphony

100

The character or situation that represents the opposition against which the protagonist must contend.

What is Antagonist

100

Use knowledge and understanding in response to a given situation

What is Apply

100

Observe, study, or make a detailed examination

What is Investigate

100

The C RACE 

What is Cite- Cite the text to support your answer

200

The dictionary meaning of words.

What is Denotation

200

A character in any major or minor role whose very existence represents some major idea or aspect of society.

What is Symbolic

200

Add brief notes to a diagram or graph.

What is Annotate

200

Provide an answer from a number of possibilities. 

What is Identify

200

Listen or read beyond what has been literally expressed.

What is Infer

300

A term or phrase that cannot be understood by a literal translation, but refers to a figurative meaning that is understood through common use.

What is Idiom

300

The central person in a story, often referred to as the main character

What is Protagonist

300

To break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure.

What is Analyze

300

To give a brief account or summary

What is Outline

300

The E in RACE

What is Explain-Explain your citation

400

The representation through language of sense experience.

What is Imagery

400

Character is anyone who has a complex personality

What is Round

400

To challenge or debate an issue or idea

What is Argue

400

Use knowledge and understanding to recognize trends and draw conclusions from given information. 

What is Interpret

400

The R  in RACE

What is Re-state- Restate the question

500

The repetition of initial consonant sounds.

What s Alliteration

500

A major character, usually the protagonist, who lacks conventional nobility of mind

What is the Anti-Hero

500

Prove or make clear by reasoning or evidence.

What is Demonstrate

500

To think about deeply.

What is Reflect

500

Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept, or physical quantity.

What is Define