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Elements of Literature
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More Elements of Fiction
100
Compare
Tell how two things are the same.
100
Fiction
Literature that deals with imaginary characters and events.
100
Glossary
Words and their definitions at the back of a book.
100
Prefix
Letters added to the beginning of a root that change it's meaning.
100
Detail
Facts, examples and pieces of information that the writer uses to support the main idea.
200
Contrast
Tell how two things are different.
200
Index
Gives the page number where you can find an item in a book.
200
Rhyme
The repetition of vowel sounds at the end of words.
200
Non-fiction
Literature that deals with factual information.
300
Summarize
Give a brief account of the main events or most important information.
300
Protagonist
The leading character or hero in a story
300
Table of Contents
List at the front of a book that tells topics and page numbers.
300
Simile
The comparison of unlike things using "like" or "as".
300
Antagonist
The character who is oppossed to the protagonist.
400
Persuasive Essay
Writing intended to make others think or feel the same way.
400
Genre
one type of literature such as mysteries or suspense.
400
Chronological Order
Organized in the order that the events occured.
400
Synonym
Words that have the same or similar meanings.
400
Plot
The events that happen in a story.
500
Editorial
An article in a newspaper giving the opinion of the editor.
500
Theme
A lesson about life that you learn from the story.
500
Footnote
a comment at the bottom of a page about something on that page.
500
Alliteration
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
500
Climax
The most exciting part of a story.