Point of View
the person telling a story
narrator
compares two unlike things using "like" or as"
simile
The part of the story in which the characters and setting are introduced.
exposition
a group of lines in a poem
stanza
a written or spoken exchange between two or more characters
dialogue
a narrative technique where the story is told from the perspective of a character in the story, using the pronouns "I", "me", "we", and "us"
first person
examples include:
"It's raining cats and dogs!
"Time flies when you're having fun!"
"Out of the blue"
idiom
the problem in a story
conflict
the rhythmic pattern pf a poem
rhyme scheme
the central idea or underlying meaning of a work of literature
theme
a narrative technique that uses the pronoun "you" to address the reader or audience, making them feel like they are part of the story; the reader is part of the story
second person
exaggerated statements that cannot possibly be true
example: I have a million things to do today.
hyperbole
the highest point of suspense or tension in a story; usually when the main conflict is resolved between the protagonist and the antagonist
climax
a literary device where a character in a play speaks directly to the audience, usually while other characters are on stage; the speech is unheard by characters
aside
examples include:
"Don't judge a book by its cover."
"Never give up."
"Stand up for what you believe in."
"Appreciate what you have."
common themes
a narrative technique in which the narrator experiences one character's emotions and internal thoughts and perceives any surrounding characters through their eyes as an observer.
third person limited
compares two unlike things without using "like" or "as"
examples:
She has a heart of gold.
The world is a stage.
He is a night owl.
metaphor
the point of a story where all loose ends are tied up and the story comes to a close
resolution
a long speech given by one person, or a short play performed by one actor
monologue
the main point or most important idea that the author wants to convey
central idea
a narrative technique that gives the narrator full access to the thoughts and feelings of all characters
third person omniscient
the feeling associated with a word or phrase
connotation
the part of a story that begins with a conflict and is concerned with the main character's struggle to overcome that conflict.
rising action
an act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers, especially by a character in a play.
soliloquy
the subject of a piece of literature; usually one word
topic