Literary Terms
This is the person who tells the story.
narrator
2 x 0
0
What does exhausted mean?
very tired
12-7
5
What is the main idea?
This is the main character in a story.
protagonist
16 x 1
16
The puppy was timid. It hid behind the couch when people came over.
What does timid mean?
shy or scared
23-9
14
This is a symbol or letter that stands for an unknown number.
variable
This is the problem in a story.
conflict
5 x 7
35
Maria felt frustrated because she could not solve the math problem, even after trying many times.
What does frustrated mean?
upset or annoyed
57-29
28
How is Henry feeling?
angry or frustrated
This is when the author gives clues about what will happen next.
foreshadowing
8 x 8
64
The desert was barren. There were no plants or animals anywhere.
What does barren mean?
empty or having nothing living
240-158
82
This is a number sentence that has an equal sign (=).
equation
This is the lesson or message the story teachers (not stated directly).
9 x 6
54
The teacher gave a stern warning, and the class immediately became quiet.
What does stern mean?
serious or strict
500-298
202
Tom studied all night for his test. The next day, he smiled when he got his paper back.
What can yo infer about Tom's grade?
he did well and got a good grade