Definitions 1
Comparing two unlike things without using the words like or as
Metaphor
Comparing two unlike things with the words like or as
Similie
Theme
A central topic, subject, or message within a narrative
What does a heart symbolize
Love
What POV is this: I always look forward to my summer vacation at the beach. I like to collect seashells and swim in the ocean.
First Person
Third Person POV
An outside narrator tells the story
(pronouns = She, he, it, they)
First Person POV
Story is told from the point of view of the protagonist or someone who interacts closely with the protagonist (pronouns = I, me, we)
Mood
The feeling the reader gets when reading a passage.
Sally sells sea shells by the sea shore
Alliteration
What POV is this: Amy was looking forward to girls night out, but the others in her group of friends were secretly hoping that the monthly outing would get cancelled
Third Person
Second Person POV
The writer has the narrator speaking to the reader (pronouns = you, your, yours)
Onomatopoeia
The naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it.
How the author feels about what they are talking about
The clock chimed angrily
Personification
What POV is this: Management is very happy with the progress you are all making
Second Person
Alliteration
A series of words begin with the same consonant sound
Personification
Giving objects human characteristicsPersonification
Symbolism
Using an object to stand for itself and a greater idea
Break a leg!
Idiom
Boom! Crack! Pop!
Omomatopoeia
Idioms
A common saying that has a meaning that’s completely different than the words make up
Hyperbole
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally
Third Person Omniscient
Third person narration that knows everyones thoughts/feelings
I am literally dead
Hyperbole
He was a brick wall
metaphor