Figurative Language
A comparison using like or as
A phrase not meant to be taken literally is known as a
Figurative Language
The main point of a text
Topic
Summary
When the narrator is a character in a story
1st Person POV
Alliteration
Words that imitae sounds is an
Onomatopea
The struggle between 2 opposite forces
Conflict
An event that sets a character on a journey
Inciding Incident
When the author is clearly in favor os something
Bias
Personification
_____ enhances and creates rhythym, makes concept easier for readers
Refrain
The underlying message of a story
Theme
The general atmosphere write creates for the reader
Mood
The main reason an author writes a text
Authors Purpose
¨Im so hungry I could eat a horse right now¨ is an example of a
Hyperbole
A statement that appears to be contradictory
Paradox
Man vs. Self character struggles with him/herself
Internal Conflict
The beginning of a story, gives background information
Exposition
Author says one thing but means another
Verbal Irony
¨Its pretty ugly¨ is an example of an
Oxymoron
A shift in tone, makes story exciting
Tonal shift
Man vs. Nature tornado, flood, hurricane
External Conflict
A character who cant be trusted
Unreliable Narrator
One who changes significantly during the story
Dynamic Character