figurative language
a type of figurative language comparing things with like or as
what is simile
a type of poem that is presented in a shape
what is a shape poem
punctuation for the end of a sentence
what is a period
literature created from the imagination, such as novels and short stories.
what is fiction
("I," "me," "my"): The narrator is a character within the story, providing direct access to their thoughts and emotions but offering a limited, subjective view of events.
what is first person
figurative language using words that make sound effects
what is onomatopoeio
A traditional Japanese poem consisting of three unrhymed lines with a 5, 7, 5 syllable structure.
what is haiku
Indicates a distinct pause, separates items in a list, or connects clauses.
comma
Works based on facts, real events, and real people, such as biographies, memoirs, and essays
what is nonfiction
("You," "your"): The narrator addresses the reader directly, placing them in the story. It is often used to create a direct connection, though it is less common in fiction.
what is second person
giving human qualities to inanimate objects
what is personifiction
A humorous five-line poem with an AABBA rhyme scheme.
what is limerick
Ends a direct question (interrogative sentence)
what is a question mark
Literature that uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language to evoke meanings.
what is poetry
("He," "she," "they"): The narrator is an outsider telling the story. It has two main variations
what is third person
repetion of a certain sound in the first part of every word
what is alliteration
Poetry that lacks a consistent rhyme scheme, metrical pattern, or musical form.
what is free verse
Used to express strong emotion, emphasis, or interjections.
what is an exclamation point
Stories set in the past, blending historical facts with fiction.
what is historical fiction
The narrator only knows the thoughts, feelings, and experiences of one character.type of third person pov
what is third person limited
extreme exageration for emphasis in figurative language
what is hyperbole
A narrative poem, often set to music, utilizing quatrains (four-line stanzas) to tell a story.
what is a ballad
Encloses direct quotations or dialogue.
what is quotation mark
Stories composed for theatrical performance, including plays, comedies, and tragedies
what is drama
The narrator is all-knowing, with access to the thoughts and feelings of all characters, as well as information the characters do not know.type of third person pov
what is third person omniscent