Assessment Structure Key Terms

Symbolism

The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, adding deeper meaning to the text.

Foreshadowing

A literary device that hints at events to come, creating anticipation in the reader.

Assessment

A systematic process of documenting and using empirical data to measure knowledge, skills, attitudes, and beliefs.

Evaluation

The process of making judgments about the value or significance of a subject based on criteria and standards.

Theme

The central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.

Tone

The author's attitude toward the subject matter or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

Context

The circumstances or background that influence the meaning of a text.

Textual Evidence

Quotations or references from a text used to support an argument or analysis.

Alliteration

The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, often used to create rhythm or emphasis.

Foreshadowing

A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

Narrative Structure

The framework that underlies the order and manner in which a narrative is presented to a reader.

Character Development

The process by which a character is introduced, advanced, and possibly transformed in a story.

Theme

The central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.

Characterization

The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.

Foreshadowing

A literary device that gives an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

Alliteration

The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.