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Punctuation
100
Poetry that does not have a regular meter or rhyme scheme
Free Verse
100
the main character or lead figure in a novel, play, story, or poem.
Protagonist
100
the character that the main character (protagonist) struggles against.
Antagonist
100
The repetition of the initial consonant sounds. EXAMPLE: Peter Piper picked a peck of peppers.
Alliteration
100
Where does the comma go? Well you finally finished your homework.
Well, you finally finished your homework.
200
a figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
metaphor
200
a struggle or clash between opposing characters, forces, or emotions.
Conflict
200
those who carry out the action of the plot in literature. Major, minor, static, and dynamic are the types.
Character
200
A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion, make a point, or evoke humor Example: I'm so tired I could sleep for a year.
Hyperbole
200
Where do the commas go? My teacher Mr. Brown is a great singer!
My teacher, Mr.Brown, is a great singer!
300
the repeated use of the same word or word pattern
Repetition or refrain
300
background information on characters and events necessary for understanding the story
Exposition
300
a story that concerns an unreal world or contains imaginary characters
Fantasy
300
A type of figurative language in which a nonhuman subject is given human characteristics
Personification
300
Where does the semi-colon go? You tried your hardest second place is a good finish.
You tried your hardest; second place is a good finish.
400
the voice that communicates with the reader of the poem or play; the voice that talks to the audience
Speaker
400
the perspective from which a writer tells a story
Point of View
400
the use of hints and clues to suggest what will happen later in a plot
Foreshadowing
400
Words that imitate sounds like BOOM or CRASH
Onomatopoeia
400
Where does the punctuation go? Strong rains continue to fall consequently outdoor recess has been cancelled.
Strong rains continue to fall; consequently, outdoor recess has been cancelled.
500
The main idea or meaning of a text. Often, this is an insight about human life revealed in a literary work
Theme
500
a contrast between expectation and reality
Irony
500
The narrator tells a listener what he/she has done or said, using the personal pronoun "you." This point of view is rare.
Second person
500
Description that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)
Imagery
500
Where does the punctuation go? Back to school items you’ll need are a sturdy backpack pencil cases equipped with pencils lunch box and duo-tangs in five different colors.
Back to school items you’ll need are: a sturdy backpack, pencil cases equipped with pencils, lunch box, duo-tangs in five different colors.