figurative language
whats a smile
comparison using like or as
what is stanza
a group of lines forming the basic recurring metrical unit in a poem; a verse.
what is plot
the main events of a play, novel, movie, or similar work, devised and presented by the writer as an interrelated sequence.
what is characterization
a description of the distinctive nature or features of someone or something.
what is first person
whats a 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.
what is rhyme schemes
the ordered pattern of rhymes at the ends of the lines of a poem or verse.
what is exposition
: At the beginning of the story, characters, setting, and the main conflict are typically introduced.
what is direct characterization
When the author TELLS you the character's traits: "Kat was popular but snobby."
what is second person
The story is told to “you.” ...
what is personification
the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman, or the representation of an abstract quality in human form.
what is narrative poetry
Narrative poetry is a form of poetry that tells a story, often making the voices of a narrator and characters as well;
what is rising action
The main character is in crisis and events leading up to facing the conflict begin to unfold.
what is indirect characterization
When the author SHOWS you the character's traits using something they do wht
what is Third person point of view, limited.
The story is about “he” or “she.” .
what is hyperbole
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
what is lyrical poetry
formal type of poetry which expresses personal emotions or feelings
what is climax
At the peak of the story, a major event occurs in which the main character faces a major enemy, fear, challenge, or other source of conflict. The most action, drama, change, and excitement occurs here.
what is flat character
The character is one dimensional.
what is third person omniscent
point of view is a method of storytelling in which the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all of the characters in the story.
what is idiom
a group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words
what is dramatic poetry
drama is any drama written as verse to be spoken; another possible general term is poetic drama.
what is falling action
The story begins to slow down and work towards its end, tying up loose ends.
what is round character
The character is multidimensional
what is point of view
the narrator's position in relation to a story being told.