Vocab. 1
A figure of speech that compares two things that are not alike by stating that one thing is another
Metaphor
A figure of speech that compares two things using the words "like," "as," or "than"
Simile
A literary device that gives human characteristics to nonhuman things, such as objects, animals, ideas, or concepts
Personification
The sequence of events that make up a story
Plot
A person, animal, or object that is presented as a person in a narrative
Character
The time and place in which a story takes place
Setting
Comparison in writing discusses elements that are similar, while contrast in writing discusses elements that are different
Compare and Contrast
A literary device that uses descriptive language to appeal to the reader's senses and create mental images
Imagery
The writer's perspective and the way they choose to tell a story to the reader
Point of View
A category of writing that's characterized by a specific style, form, or content
Genre
An idea that recurs in or pervades a work of art or literature
Theme
A distinctive feature or dominant idea in an artistic or literary composition
Motif
A type of character who represents a universal pattern
Archetype
Evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions
Mood
The overall mood or attitude conveyed by the narrator's word choice in a story
Tone
A brief, indirect, or implied reference to a person, place, event, or another work of literature
Allusion
The process of closely examining a text to understand its meaning and the author's intent
Analysis
The arrangement of words and phrases in sentences, clauses, and phrases to create specific sentence structures that affect the reader
Syntax
A writer's choice of words and style of expression to convey a specific meaning, tone, or effect
Diction
A pivotal moment in a story's narrative that's the peak of the story arc and the resolution of the main conflict
Climax
The ending of a story where the conflict is resolved and the reader feels a sense of closure
Denouement
A formal system of analysis that helps writers invent, demonstrate, and prove arguments
Logic
The process of evaluating and questioning information and ideas in a text to decide what to believe or accept
Critical Thinking
Deciding what information you will include or exclude in your piece of work
Evaluate
Something learned through a combination of a reader's knowledge, historical context, and what is known of the author
Inference