Genres
A literary work in which special intensity is given to feelings and ideas, normally noted for its style and rhythm
Poetry
Setting
The way lines are grouped together in a poem
Stanza
The words that characters say
Dialogue
meaning of the root "dame"
lady
Provides factual information that typically focuses on historical events or trends
Informational
The story's moment of greatest tension or interest
Climax
Restating the same words, phrases, or grammar
Repetition
List of all of the characters
Cast of Characters
sea
___ has characters who have special abilities or are gods.
Mythology
Mood
A repeated pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables
Meter
Backgrounds or elements on stage
Set
the meaning of the Greek root "dyn"
power
Stories passed along by word of mouth from generation to generation
Folk tales
Growing tension felt by the reader
Suspense
A poem's structure
Form
Instructions for how the drama is to be performed
Stage Directions
Meaning of the root "sol"
sun
Form of autobiographical writing in which the author shares his/her personal experiences and observations
Memoir
A contrast in which the reality is the opposite of what it seems to be
Irony
Author's word choice
Objects on stage that are handled by actors
Props
Meaning of the Latin root "talus"
ankle