Parts of Speech
A person, place, thing, or idea
Noun
The critical moment in the story where the reader can see the conflict confronted, predict how it will be solved, and see the change in momentum of the events.
Climax
A comparison of two unlike things using like, as, or than
Simile
When a character has a memory of a past event that is relevant to the current plot
Flashback
The writer's position on a problem or an issue
Claim
This creates ownership.
Apostrophe
The action and events that take place in the story and build up to the critical moment when the main conflict is confronted. (Most of the story takes place here.)
Rising Action
When a word makes its own sound
Onomatopeia
The time, place, environment, weather, culture, and traditions of a literary work
Setting
An attempt to discredit an idea by attacking the person or group associated
Name calling
This describes a noun.
Adjective
The major problems gave been unraveled. They do not all get solves, but the story is wrapped up.
Resolution or Denouement
A pair of words that are opposite in meaning Ex: Walking Dead
Oxymoron
The writer's attitude towards the the subject
Tone
Using words with strongly positive or negative connotations to stir people's emotions
Loaded Terms
This describes a verb.
Adverb
The events that lead to the closure. It is where we see changes and realizations for the characters.
Falling Action
A widely accepted phrase that does not mean literally what it is saying. The words do not mean exactly what they say. Ex: It is raining cats and dogs.
Idiom
The feeling created in the reader
Mood
The art of swaying others' opinions, beliefs, or actions
Persuasion
This shows strong emotion. Example: Oh, I didn't know there was a test today.
Interjection
The groundwork for the story. The setting, characters, and the conflict is revealed.
Exposition
A deliberate, extravagant exaggeration
Hyperbole
A central message or insight into life and people revealed through the struggles and lessons of the characters
Theme
Objections that people with the opposing viewpoints may raise
Counterarguments