ATI TEAS 7 Reading Flashcard Set
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Terms in this set (50)
Rhyme Scheme
The ordered pattern of rhymes at the ends of the lines of a poem or verse.
Stanza
A group of lines forming the basic recurring metrical unit in a poem.
Poetry
A form of literature that uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language to evoke meanings.
Mystery
A genre of literature involving suspense, uncertainty, and puzzles, often centered around a crime or secret.
Fantasy
A genre of literature that features magical and supernatural elements that do not exist in the real world.
Science Fiction
A genre of speculative fiction that typically deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts.
Historical Fiction
A literary genre where the story takes place in the past.
Nonfiction
Prose writing that is based on facts, real events, and real people.
Fiction
Literature that describes imaginary events and people.
Autobiography
A written account of the author's own life.
Biography
A written account of another person's life.
Genre
A category of literature defined by style, form, and content.
Dialogue
Conversation between characters.
Imagery
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.
Symbolism
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Flashback
A scene set in a time earlier than the main story.
Foreshadowing
Hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.
Antagonist
A character or force in conflict with the protagonist.
Protagonist
The main character in a story, often a hero.
External Conflict
A struggle between a character and an outside force.
Internal Conflict
A struggle within a character's mind.
Conflict
A struggle between opposing forces in a story.
Resolution
The end of the story where loose ends are tied up.
Falling Action
Events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.
Climax
The turning point or the most intense moment in a story.
Rising Action
Events that create suspense, interest, and tension leading up to the climax.
Exposition
The introduction of the story, where characters and setting are established.
Plot
The sequence of events in a story.
Setting
The time and place of the events in a story.
Third Person Omniscient
A point of view where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.
Third Person Limited
A point of view where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of one character.
First Person
A point of view where the narrator is a character in the story, using 'I' or 'we'.
Point of View
The perspective from which a story is told.
Narrative
A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.
Irony
A contrast between expectation and reality.
Onomatopoeia
A word that imitates the sound it represents.
Alliteration
The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.
Hyperbole
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
Personification
A figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.
Metaphor
A figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'.
Simile
A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.
Figurative Language
Language that contains or uses figures of speech, especially metaphors.
Context Clues
Hints found within a sentence, paragraph, or passage that a reader can use to understand the meanings of new or unfamiliar words.
Author's Purpose
The reason the author has for writing (inform, persuade, entertain, etc.).
Tone
The author's attitude towards the subject, which is conveyed through word choice and style.
Summarize
To give a brief statement of the main points of a text.
Theme
The underlying message or the big idea in a text.
Inference
A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning.
Supporting Details
Facts, examples, and other pieces of information that bolster the main idea.
Main Idea
The central point or message that the author wants to convey.
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