figurative language
compares something using like or as
what is a simile
easy essay format
a visual representation of a story
plot diagram
the main character
protagonist
a three line poem with specific syllable counts
haiku
compares something without using like or as
metaphor
hook
the beginning of a story where we find out basics like characters and setting
exposition
the one in opposition to the main character
antagonist
the format of a haiku
3 lines; 5/7/5 syllables
a word that sounds like the thing it describes
onomatopoeia
sentence that sums up your argument or point
thesis
the point where the story gets started
inciting incident
a character that we know little about
flat character
language that appeals to the five senses
imagery
two words that are contradictory but together make sense
oxymoron
where is the thesis located?
introduction AND conclusion
describes the events for the majority of the story
action - rising and falling
a character we know a lot about
round character
language that means something more than the literal meaning of the words
figurative language
a phrase that makes sense figuratively but does not relate to the literal meaning of the words separately
idiom
two types of essays
expository and persuasive
the end of a story
resolution
a character that changes over the course of the story
dynamic character
the pattern of a poem's sounds like roses are red violets are blue sugar is sweet so are you
rhyme scheme