behaviors and actions people expect from themselves
internal expectations
thing being discusses, such as the topic of a work of literature
subject
language that expresses something beyond its dictionary meaning
figurative language
struggle between opposing forces
conflict
group of words that expresses an idea but is not a complete sentence
phrase
how other people expect them to behave or act
external expectations
a writer's most important idea or concept in a text
central idea
figurative language that uses like or as to compare
similie
message a text conveys about a topic
theme
group of words that expresses an idea and has a subject and a predicate
clauses
an important element of a story; can be a person, animal or imaginary creature; can take part in the action of the story; be the protagonist or one of the minor characters
character
using exaggeration to make a point
hyperbole
figurative language that compares without using like or as
Ponyboy vs the Socs is an example of what type of conflict?
external conflict, individual vs others
the two types of clauses are?
independent clause and dependent clause
time, place, and society where the story happens
setting
personification
Ponyboy and his views on his appearance are an example of what type of conflict
compound sentence
set of character motivations and events that develop a story
plot
the emotional meaning of a word
connotation
the four types of sentences are?