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Praxis Literature

Subjects : praxis, literature
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The setting - time - event - and characters are based on history and facts.






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






3. (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.






4. Smallest meaningful unit of speech - which can no longer be divided. (Ex. in - come - on).






5. A literary work that is in ordinary form and used the familiar structure of spoken language - sentence after sentence.






6. Main problem in the story.






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






8. A literary work in which there is a downfall of the hero due to a tragic flaw or personal characteristic: often ends with an unhappy ending.






9. 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.






10. Requires the words more/most of less/least to express comparison.






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






12. Connections are on a larger - broader scale - and this happens when students are able to relay what occurs in a literary work to what ensues in the world.






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






14. The sense of feeling(s) in literary works. How the author presents or selects the setting - images - objects - and words in a story.






15. The outcome of the conflict can be forecasted. This is the peak of the story and often included the greatest emotion.






16. 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.)






17. Contains the preposition - the object of the preposition and the modifiers of the object.






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






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






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






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






22. A theme of plot the could happen in real life






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






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






25. Not true - imaginary - books that are not true stories - but made up ones.






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






27. 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.






28. A series of events occurring after the climax that bring the story to a conclusion






29. A narrative in which the characters and events represent an idea or truth about life in general.






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






31. A comparison of two unrelated objects - concepts - or ideas through the use of the words like or as. (Ex. My words trickled off my tongue like raindrops on a windshield.)






32. The overstatement or the stretching of the truth in order to emphasize a point. (Ex. The music was so loud it shattered my eardrums.)






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






34. Is the process of understanding that letters in text represent the sounds (phonemes) in speech.






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






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






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






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






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






40. Describe a verb - adjective - or adverb.






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






42. Compare 3 or more things.






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






44. The use of descriptive works in such a way as to give human characteristics to a nonhuman thing such as an object - idea or animal. (Ex. The dog danced with joy when she was given a bone.)






45. Shows comparison by the suffixes (er/est) or modifiers (more/most).






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






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






48. 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.)






49. Follow a distinct pattern and are predictable






50. Express one complete thought.