a direct comparison of two unlike things. It does not use the words "like or as"
it simply says something is something else (Her eyes were shining stars.)
Metaphor
100
text that tells actors how to act and/or how to say their lines
stage directions
100
Author's point of view:
uses the pronouns "I, me, us"
This is a character, telling the story
first person point of view
100
an organizational structure in which events are told in order by the TIME in which they occured
chronological order
100
person, place, thing or idea
noun
200
when authors describe parts of the story in details that appeal to the 5 senses
imagery, sensory details, sensory language
200
the author of a play
playwright
200
Author's point of view:
uses the pronouns "he, she, they"
The narrator is not in the story
Knows thoughts and feelings of ALL characters
third person omniscent
point of view
200
When the author gives a "hint or clue" early in the story about a future event
foreshadow
200
the foundation of a word, usually from the Greek or Latin origins
what is left when you take away the affix
root or base word
300
an implied meaning that the author intends, which may differ from the literal or dictionary meaning of the word
Connotation
300
objects (things) used in a play
props
300
uses the pronouns "he, she, they"
Narrator is not in the story
Knows thougths and feelings of ONE character
third person limited point of view
300
analyzing two things to show the differences between two things, such as two different characters or stories
contrast
300
describes a noun
adjective
400
when authors use EXAGGERATION to make a point
hyperbole
400
The main character, the "good guy"
protagonist
400
uses the pronoun "you"
It is rare
You may find it in procedural text
when the story is about you (You went to the store.)
Second person Point of View
400
problem
character struggle
conflict
400
literary elements that are not to be taken literally, such a simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification
Figurative Language
500
when human qualities or characteristics are given to NON-human things
personification
500
what the characters say to each other
Their conversations
dialogue
500
uses the pronouns "he, she, they"
Narrator is not in the story
Does NOT tell ANY thoughts or feelings
third person objective
500
literary elements that are not to be taken literally, such a simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification
figurative language
500
the reason for the author's writing: it can be to persuade, inform, explain, or entertain (or a combination of these)