Unit 1
an indication or hint
Intimation
to make less intense; reduce the severity of
assuage
kind or lenient treatment
clemency
irritation or annoyance
Vexation
stealthily or secretively
surreptitiously
a scene in a movie, novel, etc., set in a time earlier than the main story.
flashback
familiar, commonly used character types and situations in stories
Archetype
a literary device that exposes the corruptions or absurdities of a society, an idea, an individual, and so on, as a way to call attention to something that needs to be improved.
Satire
When something is meant in the text that isn't explicitly stated
Implicit meaning
the author’s attitude toward a subject he or she is writing about, as well as the author’s approach to the audience.
Tone
Central message conveyed through the plot
Theme
The process of pre-developing a story
outline/brainstorm
Writing something with the presumption that it will be edited later.
Drafting
a specialized form of irony, expresses the opposite of what is actually meant. Its goal is often to express contempt.
Sarcasm
the purpose of this paragraph is to establish a connection from the writer to the reader.
Introduction
the speed at which a story is told
Pacing
Figurative language
having unclear or uncertain meaning, or having multiple interpretations.
ambiguity
repetition of words or phrases in order to strengthen a concept
anaphora
How does the background or differences in shapes emphasize objects or elements in the image?
contrast
Using a part of a story to hint at a possible later occurrence
foreshadowing
Part of the story with the greatest suspense or emotional intensity.
Climax
Having someone else review your writing for new insight.
Peer Review
a nonliteral comparison between two unlike items without obvious signal words like "as" or "like." Instead, you might see the comparison made through a form of the verb "to be."
Metaphor
Best format for writing a school essay.
MLA format