Repetition of initial consonant sounds
alliteration
a representation (especially in drawing) in which the subject's characteristic features are deliberately exaggerated; (v.) to present someone or something in a deliberately distorted way
caricature
Most exciting moment of the story; turning point
climax
Persuade
convince
"I" and "Me" standpoint. Personal perspective.
first person
Repetition of a vowel sound within two or more words in close proximity
assonance
as a result
cause / effect
a statement that many people assume to be true, but which is not necessarily so
commonplace assertion
A conversation between characters punctuated with quotation marks
dialogue
A conclusion one can draw from the presented details.
A logical interpretation based on prior knowledge and experience.
infer
which details or statements best SHOW the idea
"best illustrate the idea"
The qualities that make up a character's personality. Aspects of a character's personality that are permanent and consistent, unlike feelings and emotions.
characteristic/character trait
A summary based on evidence or facts
conclusion
A brief, cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
expression/aphorism
Words or phrases that evoke strong emotions. Used to persuade.
loaded term
put it in your own words in the best way (most accurate)
"best paraphrase"
(Time Order) Events are arranged in the order in which they happened
chronological order
A relationship in which a thing is linked with something else
connection
a statement that can be supported with evidence/facts
factual claim
A mistake in reasoning
logical fallacy
BME--is the best description of beginning, middle, and end
"best summary"
An assertion (arguable statement), usually supported by evidence
claim
1. The parts before or after a word or statement that influence its meaning
Conditions, including facts, social/historical background, time and place, etc., surrounding a given situation
context
when the beginning statement is false and everything else is based on this statement
false premise
The problem that is the focus of the story and involves main characters
main conflict