Figurative Language
A figure of speech where non-human things are given human-like qualities.
personification
This type of poem tells a story. It has characters and a plot.
narrative poetry
Written stories about people and events that are not real.
fiction
A series of events that form the story in a novel or movie. It has rising actions, climax, etc.
plot
To teach or give information to the reader. author's purpose
inform
compares two unlike things using the words "like" or "as"
simile
This type of poem has no set meter, rhyme scheme, or form.
free verse poetry
Writing that is about facts or real events.
non-fiction
A position or perspective (way of seeing things)
point of view or perspective
The story of a real person's life written by another person.
biography
sound words
onomatopoeia
This type of poetry makes you laugh or has witty, funny, or nonsensical humor in it.
humorous poetry
genre that has lines and stanzas.
poetry
One of the people/things from a story
character
Summary strategy used for Nonfiction stories.
BME
repetition of the same beginning sound
alliteration
This type of poetry has rhyme and expresses feelings. It often has a musical quality.
Lyrical Poetry
story about a person's life written by another person.
biography
To convince a reader of a certain point of view. author's purpose
persuade
The central idea or main point of the passage.
main idea
an exaggeration that can't possibly be true
hyperbole
Descriptive words that the poet uses to create pictures in the readers mind.
imagery
gives the reader information that is true.
informational
To hold the attention of the reader through enjoyment. author's purpose.
entertain
every main idea must have
supporting details