Grade 9
Literary terms and otherwords used to discuss literature irony tone mood setting conflict theme motif image characterization voice plot summary analysis cite inferences identity plot summary literal meaning figurative meaning connotative meaning textual evidence relevant concrete details coherent development organization style audience PEAS / ICE paragraph |
Grade 10
Literary terms and other words used to discuss literature author's craft authorial intent literal meaning inferential meaning evaluative meaning thematic meaning motif image diction characterization irony tone moodplot summary thesis point claim argument evidence valid reasoning counterclaim audience close reading analysis synthesis syntax for effect sensory language response stance summary paraphrasing direct quotation proofreading revision terminology reflection formative assessments summative assessments PEAS paragraph |
Grade 11
Literary terms and otherwords used to discuss literature |
Grade 12
Literary terms and otherwords used to discuss literature |
Literary terms and otherwords used to discuss literature
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Literary terms and other terms and words you will be expected to know in class this year.
rhetorical modes modes of rhetoric
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Old English (OE)
Middle English (ME) early modern English modern English standard english academic manuscript facsimile verse epic fiction nonfiction essay play iambic pentameter metrical foot feet blank verse couplet |
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There are better and more complex explanations of these terms and ideas, but finding material on websites can be a great start to understanding the basics. You should find most of these definitions fairly easy to grasp. For more advanced materials, ask me, and I'll help you dig much deeper.
Narrative, courtesy of SparkNotes
Elements of Style, courtesy of SparkNotes
Common Literary Forms and Genres, courtesy of SparkNotes
Literary Movements and Periods, courtesy of SparkNotes
Narrative, courtesy of SparkNotes
Elements of Style, courtesy of SparkNotes
Common Literary Forms and Genres, courtesy of SparkNotes
Literary Movements and Periods, courtesy of SparkNotes
Elements of Poetry, courtesy of SparkNotes
Literary Theory and Criticism, courtesy of SparkNotes
Literary Period Chart courtesy of Everyday Education
Literary Periods and Movements courtesy of online literature.com
Literary Theory and Criticism, courtesy of SparkNotes
Literary Period Chart courtesy of Everyday Education
Literary Periods and Movements courtesy of online literature.com