a fourteen line poem; two stanzas
sonnet
the sentence that states the author's opinion
claim
major divisions in a play
acts
the lesson learned
theme
When the author's opinion is conveyed in the writing
subjective tone of voice
a poem that express praise for person, thing, event, idea
ode
POV with just the facts
objective point of view
instructions found within paragraphs
stage directions
found near the end/turning point
climax
to identify the differences
distinguish/distinction
stressed and unstressed syllables in a line
rhythm
making the reader feel everyone is believing or doing
bandwagon
characters' exact words
dialogue
internal conflict
A list of characters and roles
cast of characters
stressed and unstressed syllables throughout the poem
meter
grouping people into a group/they are all the same
generalization/stereotyping
smaller parts of acts
scenes
sarcasm/the author says the opposite of what mean
verbal irony
small differences
nuance
where MAY an idea, mood, tone, setting change
a new stanza
words that have an emotional impact (connotation)
loaded language
a long speech to the other characters
monologue
Author's opinion or feelings
tone
description of characters, events, setting etc.
fictional portrayal