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an interruption that goes back to a past event
flashback
the emotional quality of a story
mood
a character says one thing but means another
the reader is anxious to know what is going to happen next; "edge of the seat" scene
suspense
Jerry's mother does not know he swam through the tunnel, but the reader knows is an example of this
dramatic irony
a comparison between 2 things using the words "like" or "as"
simile
giving an object human qualities
personification
the reader draws a conclusion based upon give clues; "read between the lines"
infer
a conversation between 2 characters
dialogue
The narrator tries to convince the reader he is not crazy, but the more he insists, the crazier he seems
irony
the opposite of what is expected
irony
an exaggeration
hyperbole
a comparison between 2 things that does NOT use the words "like" or "as"
metaphor
"The flowers were dancing in the wind" is an example
personification
"Reach for the stars" "I told you that a million times"
are examples of this
hyperbole
the reader knows something a character does not know
dramatic irony
language that appeals to the senses
imagery
the message about life that is delivered through a story
theme
"It was like a water dance" is an example
simile
Auggie cutting his braid, which represents his growing more mature; a tunnel represents risks we take in life
symbolism
hints given by the author of future events in the story
foreshadowing
a reference to something else important in history, movies, literature, etc.
allusion
using an object or idea to mean more on a deeper level
symbolism
"Vulture eye" and "Evil eye" are examples
metaphor
the numerous Star Wars references in Wonder
allusions