Level 1
When a person is telling a story, whether through their own personal experiences or through someone else's experiences.
Point of View
a format of writing where the structure of written text is laid out to show different problems and then how the problem is solved.
a division of a poem consisting of two or more lines arranged together as a unit
Stanza
the literal meaning of a word
Denotation
words that trigger the reader to recall images, or mental pictures, that engage one of the five senses: sight, sound, taste, smell, and touch
Imagery
The message or lesson from the story that is not obviously or directly stated by the author
Theme
the time, place and environment in which the story occurs.
Setting
Comparison in writing discusses elements that are similar, while contrast in writing discusses elements that are different
Compare/ Contrast
the use of a word to suggest a different association than its literal meaning
Connotation
an arrangement of events in the order of their happening or based on the time they have occurred
Chronological Order/ Sequence
the general feeling or atmosphere that a piece of writing creates within the reader
Mood
a brief, overall summary of what the entire story will be about.
Central Idea
the attitude that a character or narrator or author takes towards a given subject.
Tone
the highest point of tension in a storyline, often depicted by a confrontation between the protagonist and antagonist
Climax
a quick story about something of interest, usually with a singular theme or lesson
Anecdote
The author's purpose for writing about this topic is to provide the reader with information
Inform
a literary device that involves using the same word or phrase over and over again in a piece of writing or speech.
Repetiton
to express a thought, feeling, or idea so that it is understood by other people
Convey
the conclusion of the story by the resolving of conflicts between characters
Resolution
a literary device that uses words or phrases for effect, humorous, or exaggeration purposes, instead of their literal translation
Figurative Language
an educated guess using context clues and prior knowledge.
Inference
the introduction or beginning of a story that reveals important background information.
Exposition
an implied or indirect reference to a person, event, or thing or to a part of another text
Allude
a summary that does not include any opinions or judgments about what is written in the text
Objective Summary
the act of making a contribution to the pool of knowledge on a particular subject by writing an article, book, or other publication.
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