Terms 1
Compares 2 things without using like or as
Metaphor
The message of the story
Theme
To know or indicate beforehand
Foreshadow
The time and place of the story
Setting
Frustrated
feeling annoyed or angry
Compares two things using like or as
Simile
Words that create a picture in the reader's mind of a object that stands for an idea or a feeling. For example, in literature a bird often appears in a story about someone being set free from something, so that the character can identify with the freedom of the bird's flight.
Symbolic Imagery
A character who is in most ways opposite to the main character (protagonist) or one who is nearly the same as the protagonist. The purpose of the foil character is to emphasize the traits of the main character by contrast only
FOIL
Appeal to logic
Logos
Peer Pressure
Pressure from peers to do something you don't really want to do
Brings a non-living thing to life
Personification
Overall atmosphere someone has while reading
Mood
Dictionary meaning of a word
A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.
Inferences
Ambient
completely surrounding in a way that is often peaceful and relaxed
Author's word choice
Diction
the feelings of the writer toward the subject (word choice)
Tone
One's listener or readership; those to whom a speech or piece of writing is addressed.
Audience
Description that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)
Imagery
Meticulous
Very careful about details and always trying to do things correctly
Long uniterrupted speech
Monologue
entertain, inform, persuade
Author's purpose
A style of story using "you" which places the reader immediately and personally into the story.
Ex. You step outside, smell the fresh air, and smile, knowing that today will be your best day ever.
Second Person Point of View
The implied meaning of a word
Connotation
Ostracized
to exclude someone from a group