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Praxis Literature

Subjects : praxis, literature
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1. (extending stage) Reader delves into the text - using background knowledge to build an understanding of the literary piece with new information being absorbed and used to ask questions.






2. 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.






3. Express more than one person - place - thing - concept - idea - or characteristics.






4. Focuses on a mix of reality and the imaginary.






5. A sentence that makes a statement or tells something and ends with a period.






6. 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.






7. A fictional narrative of book length in which characters and plot are developed in a somewhat realistic manner.






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






9. A character is portrayed by the author - the narrator - or the other characters.






10. Tales that relate to the unknown and revealed through human or worldly dilemmas or situations that include horror - fantasy - crime - solving - secret events - and the supernatural.






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






12. Is a word the modifies a verb - an adjective - or an adverb. Adverbs tell how - when - where - why - how much - and how often.






13. A simple short story that is used to explain a brief - a moral - or a spiritual lesson






14. Societies must deal with people who are considered misfits - as they stray from societal norms and laws.






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






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






17. A narrative that can be read in one sitting. Has few characters and often one conflict. Characters go through some type of change by the end of the story.






18. When a conjunction connects is used in pairs.






19. 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.






20. Words that are spelled differently - pronounced identically - but have different meanings. (Ex. two - too - to; isle - aisle; ball - bawl; sweet - suite; here - hear; pair - pear; pain - pane).






21. A speech or poem spoken by one character in order to share their innermost thought and feelings - which have been hidden throughout the story






22. A group of words with a special - more figurative meaning instead of the literal meaning. (Ex. Charlie planned a presentation on water resources - but jack stole his thunder when he told the boss it was his idea.)






23. The conclusion of the story and the completion of all the action.






24. Is a word that names a person - place - thing - concept - idea - act - or characteristic. Nouns give names to everything that exists - has existed - or will exist in the world.






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






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






27. The main idea or the fundamental meaning of literary work that can be either plainly stated or implied.






28. The author tells the story from an outside voice. The narrator is not one of the characters in the story but informs the reader about the characters.






29. 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.






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






31. The author takes the point of view of a character providing personal thoughts or feelings and shares what other characters do and say. This is the 'I' narrative.






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






33. The background knowledge or experiences that students may bring with them into the reading of a text.






34. The use of words that are appealing to the sense of hearing and mimic sounds that aid in the description for the reader. (Ex. boom - sizzle - tinkle - hiss - chiming - tolling - moan - groan - purr - squeak)






35. Describe a verb - adjective - or adverb.






36. Includes the time - place(s) - physical details - and the circumstances or events in which a situation occurs.






37. Follow a distinct pattern and are predictable






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






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






40. Compare two things.






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






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






43. A story with an imaginary setting - plot - and characters - some of whom may have special powers






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






45. Describes a writer's feelings or attitudes toward the subject.






46. Is a discrepancy between the expected results and actual results.






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






48. Is the sequential order of events within a narrative






49. (construction stage) Reader has contact with content - structure - genre - and the language of the text - using prior knowledge to build an understanding of the elements.






50. Are conclusions reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.







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