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Praxis Literature

Subjects : praxis, literature
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1. Distinct unit of sound found within language that helps distinguish utterances from one another.






2. When the author says one thing and means something else






3. A story that was created to explain some natural force of nature - religious belief - or social phenomenon. The gods and goddesses have supernatural powers but the human characters often do not.






4. Refer to the specific and recognizable characteristics of the text of literary work






5. Gives the reader approximate information and does not tell exactly how much or how many.






6. The use of words - phrases - or other language structures that change the literal meaning.






7. Describes a noun or pronoun without comparing it to anyone or anything else.






8. Focuses on the manner in which the writer describes - discusses - or narrates a subject.






9. Combination of 2 letters possessing a single sound (Ex. head=ea - chance=ch - path=th)






10. Life is dealt with in a humorous manner - often poking fun at people's mistakes.






11. When the pronoun is used as the sentence's subject.






12. The use of a recurring object - element - concept - word - phrase - or structure in order to draw the readers' attention to a specific point the author is trying to make.






13. Compares 3 or more people - places - things - ideas - concepts - or characteristics. The adjective usually ends in - est.






14. Is a word used to describe a noun or pronoun.






15. Contain 2 or more single sentences which are joined by a conjunction and/or punctuation.






16. Is made up of 2 or more words and is hyphenated. (Ex. The action - packed movie held my attention.)






17. When a conjunction connects is used in pairs.






18. Comparison of similar objects - which suggests that since the objects are similar in some ways they will probably be alike in other ways.






19. A narrative poem about historical or legendary creatures






20. Uses a completely different word to express the comparison.






21. Is a word or phrase used to show strong emotion or surprise. (Ex. Hey!; Oh no - a shark!)






22. Compare 3 or more things.






23. Replace nouns in a sentence.






24. Occur when the adverbs tells how something is done (often ends in - ly).






25. A short story - often with animals as the main characters - that teachers a moral or lesson to the reader






26. The consonant sounds are repeated - generally at the beginning of a word or within words. (Ex. The sneaky snake was snoring loudly as she slept soundly.)






27. These communications occur as part of a tradition - or established meeting or time when certain groups come together for discussions or in response to activities.






28. A device in which a word or phrase is used to mean the exact opposite of its normal meaning. Can also be used to show that a person - situation - statement - or circumstance is not as it usually appears.






29. Is a word placed before a noun - which introduces the noun as specific (the) or nonspecific (a - an).






30. When society is faced with an issue of concern or a situation - people must cooperate and make successful responses.






31. Words that have the same pronunciation and spelling - but have different meanings. (Ex. mean - rude - mean - average - or mean - define)






32. Is formed by a proper noun and is always capitalized.






33. Daily communications that happen as people interact with one another in their common environment. These relations may occur in the home - at work - in school - in the community - or on the computer.






34. Statements or ideas that are able to be verified and supported with evidence.






35. Introduction of the story. Reader is introduced to the setting - tone - characters - purpose if the story






36. A writing in which the reality of life is shown.






37. Express one person - place - thing - concept - idea - or characteristics.






38. Follow a distinct pattern and are predictable






39. Is the feeling or attitude that is conveyed by a narrative or selection.






40. Compares 2 or more people - places - things - ideas - concepts - or characteristics. The event usually ends in - er.






41. A hint of clue that the author provides to the reader to suggest what will happen next of at sometime in the future in the story or narrative.






42. Shows the action is happening now.






43. The ability to impart and share knowledge - opinions - ideas - feelings - and beliefs.






44. Based upon a belief or a view and is not based upon evidence that can be verified.






45. Connection is defined as the comparison between what is currently being read to that of other literary works that have been read in the past.






46. Occur when the adverbs tells where - to where - or from where.






47. How the details of a narrative are placed and how transitions are made within the narrative. Helps the story to move forward.






48. A story written in certain form or rhyme and rhythm with imagery






49. Reference or resource works - textbooks - and informational materials most often used in subject or content areas.






50. (examining stage) Reader reflects and reacts to the literary work by judging - evaluating - and relating to the literature.