The lines spoken between two characters
Dialogue
When two opposing forces to against each other; man vs. man, man vs. self, man vs. nature, etc...
Conflict
The way the reader feels when reading a text; the atmosphere they feel when reading.
A contradictory statement that reveals a deeper truth.
Paradox
A literary work that expresses feelings and ideas through the use of rhyme, stanzas, meter, etc..
Poetry
Language not meant to be taken literally.
Figurative language
The author's particular attitude toward something. They way they feel about what they are writing.
Tone
Literary works written in a stage/play format. Meant to be performed.
Drama
The time and place a story occurs.
Setting
CHOICE of words in speaking or writing for clear and effective expression
Diction
The author's ARRANGEMENT of words to express meaning.
Syntax
The use of humor, ridicule, and exaggeration to make fun of someone or something.
Satire
Different types of stories and texts.
Genre
paraphrased or directly quoted detail(s) from a text that supports a reader’s claim
Text evidence
The sequence of events that happen in a story. (Rising action, climax, falling action, etc..)
Plot
an author constructs a character by explicitly stating aspects of his/her personality and appearance
Characterization
A picture within a text..
Graphic Feature
written/spoken explanations or interpretations that further develop an idea
Commentary
Specific instructions and descriptions in a play that provide information about the characters actions, setting, and dialogue.
Stage Directions
A story with a literal and symbolic meaning.
Allegory