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sequence of events- from the exposition to the resolution
Plot
sentence that introduces the main argument or point of view of a paper
thesis
long narrative poem about the deeds of gods and heroes
epic poem
a narrative account of an author's personal experiences supported by memories
a memoir
A 5 step process followed by writers
the writing process
The turning point of a story
Climax
a genre of a story in which a hero is brought down by his or her own flaws (example: flaws such as greed)
tragedy
refers to words which sound like that which they describe (example: boom, bang)
onomatopoeia
the repetition of a certain sound at the beginning of words or phrases (example: Sarah swam smoothly and silently)
alliteration
first step in the writing process
prewriting
an issue between man vs. man or man vs. nature or man vs. society
external conflict
define validate
to check or prove if something is reliable
A story or plotline ends suddenly or a large plot twist occurs and is left unresolved
Cliffhanger
to inform; to entertain; to persuade
author's purpose
second step
drafting
A character struggles with a decision or inner problem
internal conflict
define disseminate
to spread widely (usually information)
A poem with 17 syllables divided into 3 lines of 5 then 7 then 5 syllables
Haiku
giving something nonhuman, human-like characteristics
personification
third step
revising
The universal message or insight about life that the story conveys
theme
found poem
language used by poets, novelists, and writers
Imagery
when the story is interrupted to focus on an event from the past
flashback
last two steps
editing and publishing