Literary Terms
The message or moral of the story.
What is Theme?
In an argumentative essay, the author must state a clear ________
What is Thesis?
This type of comparison uses the words”like” or “as” to compare two things.
What is a Simile?
First, gather supplies. Then, mix ingredients. Finally, bake at 350 degrees F.
What is a Chronological/Sequence?
The wind whispered secrets through the trees.
What is Personification?
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
What are 5 Parts of Plot?
In an informative text, writers support ideas with __________
What is evidence?
The time and place of a story is known as this.
What is the setting?
Although both dolphins and sharks live in the ocean, they are very different.
What is Compare and Contrast?
Her backpack was as heavy as an elephant.
What is Simile?
The time and place in which a story occurs.
What is the setting?
A _________ is the viewpoint the author wants readers to accept.
What is the claim?
A struggle between a character and an outside force, like another character or nature, is called this.
What is external conflict?
The shortage of water caused the crops to die.
What is Cause and Effect.
I've told you a million times to clean your room!
What is Hyperbole?
The main character in the story.
What is the Protagonist?
A counterclaim is followed by a _______to explain why it may be incorrect.
What is a rebuttal?
A story told using “I” or “we” is written in this point of view?
What is first person?
Last year's hurricane was devastating. This year, new plans are in place to prepare.
What is Problem and Solution?
BONUS: The BEST Teacher.
Who is Ms. Lezcano?
________ is when the reader makes a logical guess based on text evidence and prior knowledge.
Who is the inference?
An essay explaining the effects of pollution is this type of writing, while an essay arguing for stricter environment laws is this type.
What is informative and argumentative?
The ______ is the attitude an author has toward the subject.
What is Tone?
In the sentence “During the storm, we stayed inside the warm cabin,” these are the two prepositionalphrases.
What are “During the storm” and “inside the warm cabin”?
Life is a rollercoaster with ups and downs.
What is a Metaphor?