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Vocabulary Roots
Genres
Literary Devices- Fiction
Plot
Literary Devices- Nonfiction
100
The meaning of the root sub, sus, sup as in subtitle, suspect, or suppose.
What is "under?"
100
A nonfiction genre in which the writer tells the story of their own life.
What is autobiography?
100
The struggle between opposing forces; the problem in the story.
What is conflict?
100
The high point in the action of the plot. It is the moment of greatest suspense.
What is climax?
100
The events happening at or around the time the text was written.
What is historical context?
200
The meaning of the root trans as in transition, transfer, or transport.
What is across or through?
200
A type of literature that combines elements of fiction, fantasy, with scientific fact.
What is science fiction.
200
A hint given to the reader of what might happen later in the story.
What is foreshadowing?
200
The part of the plot that introduces that characters and setting.
What is exposition?
200
A tendency or preference toward a particular perspective that causes the writer to make unfair or subjective judgments.
What is bias?
300
The meaning of the root peri as in perimeter, periscope, or periodontics.
What is around?
300
A type of literature that uses figurative language, rhythm, and generally a short form to communicate meaning.
What is poetry.
300
The time and the place in which the story occurs.
What is setting?
300
The outcome of the plot in which all the loose ends are put to rest.
What is resolution?
300
To whom the author is directing the writing.
What is audience?
400
The meaning or the root ob, op, oc, op as in obstruct, oppose, opposite.
What is against, to block.
400
A type of literature that is written to be performed by actors and uses dialogue and stage directions.
What is drama?
400
The perspective from which the story is told.
What is point of view.
400
The part of the plot in which the conflict continues to develop until it reaches the climax.
What is rising action?
400
What the text is mostly about.
What is main idea?
500
The meaning of the root omni as in omnipotent, omniscience, and omnivore.
What is all.
500
A type of fiction that explains the actions of gods and heroes or the origins of elements of nature.
What is myth?
500
A vivid description that appeals to the five senses.
What is imagery?
500
The sequence of events that make up a literary work.
What is plot?
500
Words used by the author to create feelings in the reader.
What is emotional slant?