Figurative language
combines or compares two things and show how they are alike or different
metaphor
The time and place where the story occurs
setting
writing that tells a made up story
fiction
a word that refers to a person, concept, place, or thing
noun
Can stand alone as a complete sentence
Independent Clause
Giving human traits to non-human things
personification
The challenges or problems faced by the characters
conflict
writing based on real facts, real people, and real events
nonfiction
a word that describes an action
verb
Cannot stand alone and depends on an independent clause
Dependent Clause
exaggerating statements beyond literal truth
hyperbole
The underlying message or main idea of the story
theme
telling a story with a clear sequence of events and personal reflection
narrative writing
a word that describes a noun or pronoun
adjective
Contains a single independent clause
Simple Sentence
the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named
onomatopoeia
The sequence of events that make up the story
plot
writing that expresses emotions and ideas through rhythm
poetry
a word used to connect different parts of a sentence
conjunction
Contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction
Compound Sentence
expressions whose meanings differ from the literal words
idiom
The attitude or emotional quality of the narrative
tone
writing that explains, informs, or teaches the reader about a topic
expository writing
a word or phrase used to express a feeling, give a command, or greet someone
Interjections
Contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause, often introduced by a subordinating conjunction
Complex Sentence