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Alliteration
the pattern created by the arrangement of stressed and unstressed syllables, especially in poetry
same sound at the beginning of each word
a feeling of curiosity, uncertainty, or even dread about what is going to happen next
the central character in a story
Analogy
finding the relationship between two words
a regular pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables that gives poetry rhythm.
narrative "story" that's invented by the author, but is set in a historical time or place, and can include true historical events or people
fiction dealing with the impact of real science (futuristic, robots, outer space, etc.)
Autobiography
the pattern of rhyme formed by the end rhyme in a poem
a literary work's main character usually one with admirable qualities
a true story of the author's own life
a form of literary expression that emphasizes a line instead of a paragraph of writing
Assonance
giving human characteristics or actions to a non-human thing
the central character in a story
any object, person, place or experience that means more than what it is
when the vowel sounds (inside the words) are repeated
Biography
story written about someone by somebody else
a form of literature that explores unreal worlds of the past, present, or the future
parts of a story: characters, setting, plot
the relationship of the narrator, or storyteller to the story (first, third)
Climax
poetry that has no fixed pattern of meter, rhyme, line length, or stanza arrangement
the "bad guy," or character that is trying to "get" the protagonist, or hero of the story
the point of maximum interest in a story or play
the main message of a story (sometimes is the moral)
Essay
narrative "story" that's invented by the author, but is set in a historical time or place, and can include true historical events or people
speech, writing, or other attempts to influence ideas or opinions
a form of literary expression that emphasizes a line instead of a paragraph of writing
a piece of writing that gives your thoughts about a subject
Exposition
exaggeration
the first part of a plot that relates the setting and the main characters
the repetition of sounds at the ends of the words that appear close to each other in a poem
the part of a plot that adds complications to the problems in the story and increases reader interest
Dialogue
form of Japanese poetry consisting of 17 syllables, often about nature
"proof" statement to support the main idea or the author's argument
when something happens differently than what you'd expect
conversation between characters in a movie, play, or any other performance
Metaphor
a traditional story passed down orally long before being written down
the emotional quality or atmosphere of a story or poem
comparison of two things not using like or as
the relationship of the narrator, or storyteller to the story (first, third)
Extended Metaphor
a true story of the author's own life
a form of literature that explores unreal worlds of the past, present, or the future
when the poet carries out the comparison of two things more than once, possibly over the length of the poem
the part of the plot that concludes the falling action
Fantasy
the pattern of rhyme formed by the end rhyme in a poem
reference to a famous person, event, place, or work of literature
a form of literature that explores unreal worlds of the past, present, or the future
in a play or story, the action that follows the climax
Figurative Language
an interruption in a chronological narrative that tells about something that happened before that point in the story
language used for descriptive effect - not literally true (similes, metaphors, idioms, etc.) "figure of speech"
the main message of a story (sometimes is the moral)
a verse or grouping of lines in poetry or song
Fiction
speech, writing, or other attempts to influence ideas or opinions
speech, writing, or other attempts to influence ideas or opinions
language that emphasizes sensory impressions to help the reader see, hear, feel, smell and taste the scenes described
narrative in which situations and characters are invented by the writer
Falling action
in a play or story, the action that follows the climax
a verse or grouping of lines in poetry or song
reference to a famous person, event, place, or work of literature
the pattern of rhyme formed by the end rhyme in a poem
Free Verse
the narrator of a story who is not a character in the story - uses "he" and "she" rather than "I" and "me"
the repetition of sounds at the ends of the words that appear close to each other in a poem
poetry that has no fixed pattern of meter, rhyme, line length, or stanza arrangement
the part of a plot that adds complications to the problems in the story and increases reader interest
Haiku
the point of maximum interest in a story or play
additions to text to help the reader understand the information presented: tables, charts, graphs, headings, titles, type of print, etc.
form of Japanese poetry consisting of 17 syllables, often about nature
Flashback
same sound at the beginning of each word
think "location" - how items, people, etc. are located in a setting, especially in relation to each other or movement
comparison of two things not using like or as
an interruption in a chronological narrative that tells about something that happened before that point in the story
Genre
the part of a plot that adds complications to the problems in the story and increases reader interest
a literary category, such as poetry, fiction, fantasy, etc.
writing that is similar to everyday speech and language, as opposed to poetry
the implied or suggested definition (as opposed to the dictionary definition)
Folktale
the attitude of the narrator toward the subject, ideas, theme, or characters
a form of literature that explores unreal worlds of the past, present, or the future
a figure of speech using like or as to compare seemingly unlike things
a traditional story passed down orally long before being written down
Idiom
a traditional story, based on history or an actual hero, that is passed down orally and is usually exaggerated
a figure of speech that belongs to a particular culture - may sound ridiculous to someone from a different culture
the "bad guy," or character that is trying to "get" the protagonist, or hero of the story
a traditional story, based on history or an actual hero, that is passed down orally and is usually exaggerated
Limerick
a literary work's main character usually one with admirable qualities
a form of literature that explores unreal worlds of the past, present, or the future
language that emphasizes sensory impressions to help the reader see, hear, feel, smell and taste the scenes described
a funny poem written with five lines. The first two lines and the fifth line rhyme. The third and fourth lines rhyme.
legend
"proof" statement to support the main idea or the author's argument
a person or other creature in a literary work
narrative "story" that's invented by the author, but is set in a historical time or place, and can include true historical events or people
a traditional story, based on history or an actual hero, that is passed down orally and is usually exaggerated
Legend
a person or other creature in a literary work
narrative "story" that's invented by the author, but is set in a historical time or place, and can include true historical events or people
a traditional story, based on history or an actual hero, that is passed down orally and is usually exaggerated
"proof" statement to support the main idea or the author's argument
Imagery
language that emphasizes sensory impressions to help the reader see, hear, feel, smell and taste the scenes described
a literary category, such as poetry, fiction, fantasy, etc.
"proof" statement to support the main idea or the author's argument
a form of literary expression that emphasizes a line instead of a paragraph of writing
Hero
same sound at the beginning of each word
putting events into the order in which they occurred
the part of the plot that concludes the falling action
a literary work's main character usually one with admirable qualities
Meter
story written about someone by somebody else
a regular pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables that gives poetry rhythm.
a literary category, such as poetry, fiction, fantasy, etc.
same sound at the beginning of each word
Mood
the main message of a story (sometimes is the moral)
a person or other creature in a literary work
the emotional quality or atmosphere of a story or poem
language used for descriptive effect - not literally true (similes, metaphors, idioms, etc.) "figure of speech"
Onomatopoeia
a regular pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables that gives poetry rhythm.
narrative "story" that's invented by the author, but is set in a historical time or place, and can include true historical events or people
comparison of two things not using like or as
the use of a word or a phrase that actually imitates or suggests the sound of what it describes
Poetry
a form of literary expression that emphasizes a line instead of a paragraph of writing
when the poet carries out the comparison of two things more than once, possibly over the length of the poem
when something happens differently than what you'd expect
a piece of writing that gives your thoughts about a subject
Myth
the attitude of the narrator toward the subject, ideas, theme, or characters
the pattern of rhyme formed by the end rhyme in a poem
a traditional story, often involving goddesses and gods, that attempts to explain a natural phenomenon
form of Japanese poetry consisting of 17 syllables, often about nature
Propaganda
the part of the plot that concludes the falling action
speech, writing, or other attempts to influence ideas or opinions
actual literal dictionary definition of a word
the "bad guy," or character that is trying to "get" the protagonist, or hero of the story
Point of View
the point of maximum interest in a story or play
parts of a story: characters, setting, plot
the relationship of the narrator, or storyteller to the story (first, third)
the part of a plot that adds complications to the problems in the story and increases reader interest
Prose
a regular pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables that gives poetry rhythm.
pattern of organization the author uses when putting a text together
writing that is similar to everyday speech and language, as opposed to poetry
the attitude of the narrator toward the subject, ideas, theme, or characters
Pun
actual literal dictionary definition of a word
a humorous play on two or more meanings of the same word (Our hotel room gives you suite feelings)
language that emphasizes sensory impressions to help the reader see, hear, feel, smell and taste the scenes described
when the poet carries out the comparison of two things more than once, possibly over the length of the poem
Protagonist
language that emphasizes sensory impressions to help the reader see, hear, feel, smell and taste the scenes described
additions to text to help the reader understand the information presented: tables, charts, graphs, headings, titles, type of print, etc.
the part of the plot that concludes the falling action
the central character in a story
Rhyme
comparison of two things not using like or as
the repetition of sounds at the ends of the words that appear close to each other in a poem
language that emphasizes sensory impressions to help the reader see, hear, feel, smell and taste the scenes described
think "location" - how items, people, etc. are located in a setting, especially in relation to each other or movement
Resolution
exaggeration
the pattern of rhyme formed by the end rhyme in a poem
the part of the plot that concludes the falling action
the implied or suggested definition (as opposed to the dictionary definition)
Rhythm
comparison of two things not using like or as
the point of maximum interest in a story or play
pattern of organization the author uses when putting a text together
the pattern created by the arrangement of stressed and unstressed syllables, especially in poetry
Rhyme Scheme
a true story of the author's own life
the pattern created by the arrangement of stressed and unstressed syllables, especially in poetry
the pattern of rhyme formed by the end rhyme in a poem
a form of literary expression that emphasizes a line instead of a paragraph of writing
Rising Action
a true story of the author's own life
The part of a plot that adds complications to the problems in the story and increases reader interest
the pattern created by the arrangement of stressed and unstressed syllables, especially in poetry
a figure of speech using like or as to compare seemingly unlike things
Science Fiction
a verse or grouping of lines in poetry or song
parts of a story: characters, setting, plot
fiction dealing with the impact of real science (futuristic, robots, outer space, etc.)
a humorous play on two or more meanings of the same word (Our hotel room gives you suite feelings)
Setting
a traditional story passed down orally long before being written down
the point of maximum interest in a story or play
when something happens differently than what you'd expect
the time and place in which the events of a story happen
Third-Person Narrative
narrative "story" that's invented by the author, but is set in a historical time or place, and can include true historical events or people
the narrator of a story who is not a character in the story - uses "he" and "she" rather than "I" and "me"
the first part of a plot that relates the setting and the main characters
parts of a story: characters, setting, plot
Simile
a figure of speech using like or as to compare seemingly unlike things
exaggeration
a traditional story passed down orally long before being written down
giving human characteristics or actions to a non-human thing
Suspense
a piece of writing that gives your thoughts about a subject
a feeling of curiosity, uncertainty, or even dread about what is going to happen next
speech, writing, or other attempts to influence ideas or opinions
parts of a story: characters, setting, plot
Symbol
a verse or grouping of lines in poetry or song
the attitude of the narrator toward the subject, ideas, theme, or characters
a literary work's main character usually one with admirable qualities
any object, person, place or experience that means more than what it is
Tone
a humorous play on two or more meanings of the same word (Our hotel room gives you suite feelings)
when something happens differently than what you'd expect
the attitude of the narrator toward the subject, ideas, theme, or characters
the pattern created by the arrangement of stressed and unstressed syllables, especially in poetry
Evidence
the chorus, or a grouping of lines that are repeated several times within a poem or song
a funny poem written with five lines. The first two lines and the fifth line rhyme. The third and fourth lines rhyme.
"proof" statement to support the main idea or the author's argument
speech, writing, or other attempts to influence ideas or opinions
Connotation
the narrator of a story who is not a character in the story - uses "he" and "she" rather than "I" and "me"
the implied or suggested definition (as opposed to the dictionary definition)
a humorous play on two or more meanings of the same word (Our hotel room gives you suite feelings)
conversation between characters in a movie, play, or any other performance
Theme
parts of a story: characters, setting, plot
fiction dealing with the impact of real science (futuristic, robots, outer space, etc.)
the main message of a story (sometimes is the moral)
a literary work's main character usually one with admirable qualities
Foreshadowing
clues or hints in a story about what might be coming next or how the story will turn out
putting events into the order in which they occurred
a traditional story passed down orally long before being written down
putting steps into the order in which they need to occur
Denotation
the attitude of the narrator toward the subject, ideas, theme, or characters
problem or conflict in a story
fiction dealing with the impact of real science (futuristic, robots, outer space, etc.)
actual literal dictionary definition of a word
Irony
problem or conflict in a story
a form of literary expression that emphasizes a line instead of a paragraph of writing
when something happens differently than what you'd expect
writing that is similar to everyday speech and language, as opposed to poetry
Historical Fiction
the use of a word or a phrase that actually imitates or suggests the sound of what it describes
narrative "story" that's invented by the author, but is set in a historical time or place, and can include true historical events or people
a traditional story passed down orally long before being written down
an interruption in a chronological narrative that tells about something that happened before that point in the story
Spatial Order
form of Japanese poetry consisting of 17 syllables, often about nature
fiction dealing with the impact of real science (futuristic, robots, outer space, etc.)
think "location" - how items, people, etc. are located in a setting, especially in relation to each other or movement
a literary category, such as poetry, fiction, fantasy, etc.
Thesis
synonym for "Main Idea"
additions to text to help the reader understand the information presented: tables, charts, graphs, headings, titles, type of print, etc.
in a play or story, the action that follows the climax
the emotional quality or atmosphere of a story or poem
Hyperbole
comparison of two things not using like or as
putting events into the order in which they occurred
exaggeration
additions to text to help the reader understand the information presented: tables, charts, graphs, headings, titles, type of print, etc.
Personification
clues or hints in a story about what might be coming next or how the story will turn out
the relationship of the narrator, or storyteller to the story (first, third)
a humorous play on two or more meanings of the same word (Our hotel room gives you suite feelings)
giving human characteristics or actions to a non-human thing
Text Features
the use of a word or a phrase that actually imitates or suggests the sound of what it describes
additions to text to help the reader understand the information presented: tables, charts, graphs, headings, titles, type of print, etc.
the "bad guy," or character that is trying to "get" the protagonist, or hero of the story
in a play or story, the action that follows the climax
Narrative Elements
a piece of writing that gives your thoughts about a subject
parts of a story: characters, setting, plot
a literary category, such as poetry, fiction, fantasy, etc.
conversation between characters in a movie, play, or any other performance
Plot
a verse or grouping of lines in poetry or song
a humorous play on two or more meanings of the same word (Our hotel room gives you suite feelings)
problem or conflict in a story
putting steps into the order in which they need to occur
Text Structure
pattern of organization the author uses when putting a text together
reference to a famous person, event, place, or work of literature
giving human characteristics or actions to a non-human thing
"proof" statement to support the main idea or the author's argument
Chronological Order
when the poet carries out the comparison of two things more than once, possibly over the length of the poem
finding the relationship between two words
putting events into the order in which they occurred
a traditional story passed down orally long before being written down
Sequential Order
in a play or story, the action that follows the climax
putting steps into the order in which they need to occur
parts of a story: characters, setting, plot
clues or hints in a story about what might be coming next or how the story will turn out
Stanza
the time and place in which the events of a story happen
additions to text to help the reader understand the information presented: tables, charts, graphs, headings, titles, type of print, etc.
the central character in a story
a verse or grouping of lines in poetry or song
Refrain
the chorus, or a grouping of lines that are repeated several times within a poem or song
reference to a famous person, event, place, or work of literature
the emotional quality or atmosphere of a story or poem
form of Japanese poetry consisting of 17 syllables, often about nature
Antagonist
giving human characteristics or actions to a non-human thing
the "bad guy," or character that is trying to "get" the protagonist, or hero of the story
a funny poem written with five lines. The first two lines and the fifth line rhyme. The third and fourth lines rhyme.
actual literal dictionary definition of a word
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