Lit Definitions Flashcards
Define Metaphor?
comparing two unlike things without using like or as
Define Simile?
comparing two unlike things using the words ‘like’ or ‘as’
Define Personification?
giving human qualities to animals or inanimate objects
Define Hyperbole?
extreme exaggeration
Define main idea?
what the story is mostly about
Define setting?
the time and place of the story
What is the purpose of a conclusion in writing?
To wrap up the end of the story and make sure the plot is complete
What does it mean to make an inference?
Using evidence to make your best guess about something
Which type of point of view is used when the narrator is a character in the story?
First Person
What is the purpose of dialogue in a story?
To show a conversation between two characters
What is the theme of a story?
The lesson or moral of the story
Define synonym?
words that have the same or similar meanings
List the types of conflicts in a story:
man vs. man, man vs. self, man vs. nature, man vs. society, man vs. technology
Define antonym?
words that have opposite meanings
What does it mean to summarize a story or article?
To share the main points of the story or article
Why does an author use descriptive language in a story?
To make the descriptions vivid and provide an image for the reader
What are the stages of the writing process?
Plan, draft, revise, edit, publish
What is the purpose of an informational text?
To inform your readers about a topic
Why do authors include headings, subheadings, and captions in informational texts?
? To help organize the text
What would be an example of a reliable source of information that authors use in informational texts?
Interview with an expert, government agency source of information, any writing by an expert in a particular field
What is the main purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
To introduce the main idea of the paragraph
What is the main purpose of a concluding sentence in a paragraph?
To summarize what’s been said
Define Compound sentence ?
two independent clauses
Define Complex sentence ?
one independent and one dependent clause
Define Simple sentence?
one dependent clause
What is the function of a prefix in a word?
To clarify and give meaning to the beginning of a word
