Vocabulary 1
Vocabulary 2
Parts of a Narrative
Vocabulary 3
Mr. Poelker's Class Expectations
100

a term used to describe the transition between childhood and adulthood.

Coming of Age

100

literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

foreshadowing

100

The end of the story, when the conflict is resolved. 

Conclusion

100

uses quotations marks to say what the interviewee says, word-for-word

direct quotation

100

What should you do if you are turning in late work, so that Mr. Poelker knows to grade it?

send him an email

200

Includes a subject (main noun), a predicate (main verb), and always ends with a period, question mark, or exclamation point. 

Complete Sentence

200

A writer’s distinctive use of language to express ideas as well as his or her persona.

voice

200

The beginning of a narrative, when we get to know the characters, setting, and the basic tone or mood of the story. 

Introduction

200

Also known as a “character vs. self” conflict, _________ involves a psychological struggle that takes place within a character, caused by their own emotions, fears, conflicting desires, or mental illnesses.

internal conflict

200

How should you answer the Smart Start?

_______ & ___________

Silently and Independently. 

300

The written record of an interview. 

Interview Transcript.

300

A conclusion about ideas of information not directly stated. When you "read between the lines" to figure out what the writer is really saying. 

Inference/ to infer

300

After the introduction of the conflict, most of the story, builds tension and develops the conflict. 

Rising Action

300

a short statement, usually one sentence, that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

thesis

300

What does ToSEEC stand for? (there are four parts)

Topic Sentence

Evidence

Explanation

Conclusion

400

The style of writing recommended for college level essays, including 12 point font, Times New Roman, double-spaced, and a proper header.

MLA Style

400

The feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning (denotation).

connotation

400

The most dramatic part of the story, at the top of the "Story Arc," the point at which the highest level of interest and emotional response is achieved, aka the turning point

Climax

400

refers to the material the artist uses to create a piece of artwork. Ex: film, writing, oil painting.

artistic medium

400

What is Mr. Poelker's BLSYW email?

dpoelker@blsyw.org

500

figurative language used to represent objects, actions and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our 5 physical senses.

Imagery

500

The arrangement of two things for the purposes of comparison by an artist, writer, or other creative.

juxtaposition

500

What happens near the end of a story after the climax and resolution of the major conflict.

Falling Action

500

paraphrases what the interviewees says, in different words, without quotations marks

indirect quotation

500

Name 3 ways to get positive participation points. 

answer questions, ask questions, follow instructions, etc.