ENGLISH 1
Central Idea
the central, unifying element of the story
Characterization
the creation or construction of a fictional character.
Conflict
a serious disagreement or argument
Connotation/Denotation
Are two principal methods of describing the meanings of words
Dialogue
conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie.
Figurative Language
The use of words in a way that deviates from the conventional order
Inference
A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning
Metaphor
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
Objective Summary
A summary that does not include any opinions or judgments about what is written in the text
Purpose
The reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists
Stanza
A group of lines forming the basic recurring metrical unit in a poem
Antonyms
A word opposite in meaning to another
Synonyms
A word that means the same thing
Alliteration
The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words
Allusion
An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly
Archetype
A very typical example of a certain person or thing
Point of View
A particular attitude or way of considering a matter
Theme
The subject of a talk, a piece of writing
Oxymoron
A figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction
Mood
A temporary state of mind or feeling