vocab
the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language
what is the definition of syntax?
meaning hand
the Latin root -man-
repetition of initial consonant sounds in nearby syllables
the definition of alliteration
be a warning or indication of a future event
foreshadowing
the setting, characters, and basic situation are introduced
exposition
word choice
diction
across or through
latin prefix Trans-
repetition of final consonant sounds in stressed syllables that follow different vowel sounds
definition of consonance
the difference between what a character thinks is true and what the readers know to be true
dramatic irony
the conflict is introduced
rising action
literal definition
definition of denotation
means "against", "opposite", or "contrary".
latin prefix counter-
repetition of similar vowel sounds in stressed syllables that end with different consonant sounds
definition of assonance
a scene that interrupts the present tense of a narrative to relate events from the past
definition of flashback
the conflict reaches the highest point
climax
a suggested meaning of a word
definition of connotation
to remember
latin root -mem-
word or phrase representing one idea to speak of another with which it is closely associated
definition of metonymy
conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie.
dialogue
the intensity of the conflict decreases
falling action
visually descriptive or figurative language
imagery
meaning to see
latin root -spec-
word or phrase that refers to part of something to speak of the whole or vice versa
definition of synecdoche
a long speech by one actor in a play
monologue
the conflict ends
resolution