Literary Terms: Reading And Language Arts Terms Explained

Plain-language definitions of every literary terms term your child meets in school, each with kid-friendly explanations, worked examples, and common mistakes to watch for.

Legend

A legend is a traditional story, often based on a real person, place, or event, that has been retold over time and includes imaginative or exaggerated details.

Literal meaning

Literal meaning is the exact, basic meaning of a word or sentence, without any hidden ideas, exaggeration, or special comparisons.

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