English Language and Literature Concepts

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts from English language and literature, focusing on parts of speech and literary elements.

Adverb of Degree

Modifies an adjective or another adverb, indicating the intensity or degree of the quality.

Adverb of Frequency

Indicates how often an action occurs, e.g., 'often', 'always', 'never'.

Adverb of Time

Indicates when an action occurs, e.g., 'yesterday', 'soon', 'now'.

Adverb of Place

Indicates where an action occurs, e.g., 'here', 'everywhere', 'outside'.

Noun

A part of speech that names a person, place, thing, or idea.

Pronoun

A word used in place of a noun to avoid repetition.

Adjective

A word that modifies a noun or pronoun, describing a quality or characteristic.

Verb

A part of speech that expresses an action or a state of being.

Conjunction

A part of speech that joins words or groups of words.

Preposition

A word that shows the relationship of a noun or a pronoun to other words in a sentence.

Setting

The time and place in which a story unfolds.

Plot

The sequence of events that constitute a story.

Characters

The individuals or animals in a story that give it life.

Theme

The central idea or message conveyed by a narrative.

Tone

The author's attitude toward the subject matter.

Point of View

The perspective from which a story is narrated.

Fictional

Refers to stories that are not based on real events but invented by the author.

Prose Poetry

A literary form that combines characteristics of prose and poetry.

Interjection

A word or phrase that expresses strong emotion and is often set apart from a sentence.