Figurative Language
A comparison of two unlike things, often introduced by like or as.
simile
to make clear; give the reasons for or cause of
explain
what one character says may affect how the plot develops
dialogue
a verse form that is made up of four lines with a rhyme scheme
Quatrain
the last part of the story in which the conflict is finally solved and the action comes to a satisfying end.
Resolution
An expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its separate words but must be learned as a whole.
idiom
to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something
influence
what one character does may affect how the plot develops
actions
the pattern of beats in a line of poetry
meter
the action or dialogue of a story that leads to the resolution. It occurs directly after the climax, but before the resolution
Falling Action
The repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables
alliteration
the person who tells the story
narrator
what one character believes may affect how the plot develops
Thoughts
the physical structure or how the poem is arranged on the page
form
the moment of greatest suspense, surprise, or excitement and the turning point of the story. Everything in the story has been building up to this point
Climax
A word or phrase for one thing that is used to refer to another thing in order to show or suggest that they are similar.
metaphor
a change
shift
how one character feels toward another may affect how the plot develops
Feelings
the formation of mental images figures, or likenesses of things
imagery
the series of events that lead up to the climax. These events help build suspense and add to the conflict
Rising Action
Representing a thing or idea as a person in art, literature.
personification
the type of narration used (as in first-, second-, or third-person)
point of view
Two words having the same or nearly the same meaning
Synonym
a group of words arranged into a row
line
the part of the plot that introduces the characters, setting, and sometimes the conflict
Exposition
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally
hyperbole
a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something
perspective
Two words having opposite meanings
Antonym
two rhyming lines that often shifts perspective or solves a problem
couplet
drives the plot, because it is the struggle the main character must overcome or the problem that must be solved
Conflict
Writing about objects, actions, and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our five physical senses.
imagery
the plan or story structure of main story (includes exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution)
plot
Two words having the same pronunciation and spelling, but having different meanings
Homonym
tells the reader how the writer feels about the text
tone
the underlying message or big idea of a talk, book, film, or other work
Theme
The forming of a word (as “buzz” or “hiss”) in imitation of a natural sound.
onomatopoeia
the time, place, or circumstances of the action
setting
Two words having the same pronunciation, but having different spellings and meanings
Homophone
It is the unit of writing poems are composed
stanza
an idea that applies to anyone, anywhere, regardless of cultural differences
Universal Theme