Definition
A way to show how two things are alike.
analogy
Tone
the authors voice or attitude in the writing
who is telling the story
point of view
figurative language
words that mean more than what they say
The sky was blue as a sapphire.
simile
the character who causes problems for the main character
antagonist
protagonist
the main character in the story
a comparison using like or as
simile
Mood
the feeling you get from the story
“I don’t think we should go any further,” Maria said, glancing nervously at the dark woods ahead.
“Come on,” replied James, “it’s just a few more steps to the lake. We’ve come all this way.”
Dialogue
what the word really means in the dictionary
denotation
setting
where the story happens
the person who tells the story
narrator
Foreshadowing
hints about what will happen later in the story
Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get.
analogy
the words the writer chooses to use
diction
symbolism
when something stands for something bigger
saying something is something else to show a connection
metaphor
Personification
He has a heart of gold.
metaphor
a big exaggeration to make something sound more exciting
Hyperbole
Irony
when the opposite of what you expect happens
the big message or lesson of the story
theme
Plot
what happens in the story step by step
A heart.
symbolism