The Literary Terms Handbook: An Easy-to-Use Source of Definitions, Examples, and Exercises for Students and Teachers

By Sunflower Education

Literary terms are the building blocks of literature. Give students a firm grasp of them with this well thought out handbook that features an in-depth look at 29 literary terms. Each lesson follows an easy-to-use format: a definition of the term is followed by a discussion using two excellent examples in prose or poetry. Questions promote and ensure understanding. A writing exercise for each term provides an opportunity for application. Gives students the knowledge and experience to interpret literature with confidence

Grades 9-12. Meets National Council of Teachers of English/International Reading Association Standards for the English Language Arts.

58 Pages of Activity Sheets - Complete Answer Key

Complete definition, description, examples, and exercises for the following literary terms: Allegory - Alliteration - Allusion - Analogy - Assonance - Atmosphere - Ballad - Characterization - Couplet - Figurative - Language - Foreshadowing - Imagery - Inversion - Irony - Metaphor - Meter - Onomatopoeia - Personification - Plot (Exposition, Conflict, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution) - Point of View - Refrain - Rhyme - Rhythm - Simile - Sonnet - Style - Symbolism - Theme - Tone

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1937166112
• ISBN13: 9781937166113
• Release Date: July 2011
• Publisher: Sunflower Education
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.5" x 11.0"