Vocab #1
To place together characters, situations or ideas to show common or differing features in literary selections
What is comparison and contrast?
Writing that aims to present ideas and evoke an emotional experience in the reader, through verse
What is poetry
To examine and judge carefully
What is evaluate
The story of a person's life written by another person
What is biography
The main character in a literary work
What is a protagonist
The structures of a story and the sequences in which an author arranges events in a story including conflict, rising action, the climax, falling action, and the resolution
What is plot
The story of a person's life as told by that person
What is an autobiograpy
Writing that is not fictional; Design to explain, argue, instruct, or describe rather than entertain: emphasis is factual
What is nonfiction
a fairy-tale type story coming from spoken traditions
What is a folktale
The tools and techniques authors use to enhance their writing and create a desired effect on the reader
What is literary devices
The central message in a story
What is theme
highly imaginative writing that contains elements not found in real life
What is fantasy
Type of writing that is used to convince someone of something
What is persuasive writing?
A narrative perspective from which literary work is presented to the reader from a "godlike" perspective
What is omniscient
A story, actual or fictional , expressed orally or in writing
What is narrative
The widely accepted rules and practices used for effective communication, ensuring clear and understandable language
What is conventions of language
Restate the text or passage, often to clarify meaning or show understanding
What is paraphrase
The narrator's position in relation to a story being told.
What is point of view?
one of two or words pronounced alike, but different spelling or meaning
What is homophones
A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.
What is an inference
The author's unique viewpoint, stance, or angle on a topic, shaped by their personal experiences, beliefs, and cultural background.
What is author's perspective
A short story usually with animals as characters that teaches a lesson or moral
What are fables
The author's organization of elements within a piece of literature, such as plot, characters, theme, and setting
What is literary structure