Figurative Language
a comparison between two unlike things, using words like or as
simile
the time and place in which a narrative occurs
setting
a sentence, in the introduction of an essay that states the writer's position or opinion on the topic of the essay
thesis statement
a writer's statement of a position or opinion about a topic in persuasive writing
claim
a logical guess or conclusion based on observation, prior experience or textual evidence
inference
a comparison between two unlike things in which one thing becomes another
metaphor
a struggle between opposing forces that drives the story forward
conflict
to restate in one's own words
paraphrase
the points that explain why the author is making a certain claim
reasons
words with similar meanings
synonyms
extreme exaggeration used for emphasis, often used for comic effect
hyperbole
the central idea, message, or purpose of a literary work
theme
a compelling idea or statement designed to get the readers' attention in an introduction
hook
the information that supports or proves an idea or claim (facts, examples, statistics)
evidence
to briefly restate the main ideas of a piece of writing
summarize
a kind of metaphor that gives objects or abstract ideas human characteristics
personification
conversation between characters
dialogue
words or phrases that connect ideas, details, or events in writing
transitions
a place from which information comes or is obtained
source
giving credit to the authors of source information
citation or cite
an object, a person, or a place that stands for something else
symbol
the overall emotional quality of a work, which is created by the author's language and tone and the subject matter
mood
a sentence that states the main idea of a paragraph; in an essay it also makes a point that supports the thesis statement
topic sentence
reasoning or facts given in opposition to an argument
counter-claim, counter-argument
closely connected to the matter at hand
relevant