Figurative Language
A comparison of two unlike things using "like" or "as"
simile
The time and place in which a story occurs
setting
these words- like "and", "but", "or"- are used to connect words
conjunctions
an authors Purpose when writing a textbook
inform
when you go beyond the text and read between the lines
inference
Giving human-like qualities to non-living objects
personification
the high point of a story where the tension is at its peak
climax
the part of the writers process where you make additions or deletions
revision
this organizational pattern explains how two items are similar and different
compare and contrast
what is the inference "equation"?
text evidence + background knowledge
An extreme exaggeration used to make a point
Hyperbole
the part of a plot where the main conflict is first introduced
rising action
in this voice, the subject of the sentence is actively performing the action
active voice
transition words like "since", "due to", "and" as a result indicate this organization patteren
cause and effect
Infer: "Troy stuttered, blushed, and shook as he addressed the crowd"
Troy is nervous
A refrence within a literary work, to another work of art, ect.
allusion
the perspective from which a story is told
point of view
this punctuation mark is used to indicate words have been omitted
ellipsis
the emotional atmosphere or "feeling" an author creates for the reader through their word choice
mood
the message/lesson of a literary text
theme
A comparison of two unlike things not using "like" or "as"
the opposing side or opinion to a writers claim
counterclaim
a verb from created by adding "-ed" or "ing" that is used strictly as a modifier to describe something
participle
a travel brochure title
persuade
the feeling or emotion that the author creates through writing
mood