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a plot element that take place at the beginning of a story in which the audience receive information about the characters, setting, and conflict
Exposition
Falling Action
a plot element that take place after the climax, involving the results both the results of the climax and the beginning of plot details being concluded
descriptive words and phrases that re-create sensory experiences for the reader.
Imagery
Resolution
final outcome of the story
Mental Picture
a clear and vivid understanding of concept due to having descriptive detail
detailed; avoid generality
Specific
language that communicates meanings beyond the literal meanings of words. Words are often used to symbolize ideas and concepts they would not otherwise be associated with.
Figurative language
comparison of two unlike things without using “like” or “as”
Metaphor
simile
a comparison of two unlike things using “like” or “as”
all-knowing, point of view, the narrator sees into the minds of all the characters.
Third Person Omniscient
the stage of the plot that develops the conflict, or struggle. During this stage, events occur that make the conflict more complicated. The events build toward a climax, or turning point.
Rising action
the main character in a story, play, or novel.
Protagonist
Mood
- the feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader. Descriptive words, imagery, and figurative language all influence the mood of a work.
Textual Evidence
proof or support from a text that supports an argument or claim
to place a something (usual a phrase of text) in the place of what was previously there for the goal of improvement
Replace
used to express a recommendation, a requirement, a wish or hypothetical situation, or a condition that is contrary to fact.
Subjunctive Mood
examples or proof that strengthen and vindicate a claim/argument
Support
expresses the writer’s attitude toward his or her subject displayed through WORD CHOICE. Words such as angry, sad, and humorous can be used to describe different ones of these
Tone
the use of a person, a place, an object, an animal, or an activity to stands for something beyond itself. For example, a flag is a colored piece of cloth that stands for a country. A white dove is a bird that represents peace
Symbolism
to rewrite a text in order to improve it
Revise
assurance of justification
Confidence
Contribute
to add value an argument or conversation
to thoroughly explain and communicate
Detail
Downfall
the ultimate failure of a character, situation, or type of operation
non specific; broad
General