Reading Vocabulary
A comparison of two things using like or as
What is simile
The storyline or series of events that make up the story is known as
What is plot
A row of words in a poem that ends for a specific reason, such as to rhyme
What is line
Conversation between or among characters is known as
What is dialogue
A statement that someone believes to be true, an opinion or viewpoint
What is claim
A direct comparison of two things that are not really alike
What is metaphor
The character or force that opposes the main character is known as the
What is antagonist
A type of literature that expresses ideas, feelings, or tells a story in a specific form (usually using lines and stanzas)
What is poetry
The people who perform are known as
What is actors
Proof or justification that the claim is true,
ex: data, numbers, studies
What is evidence
The author creates the state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen.
What is suspense
The highest point of action in a story, the turning point is known as
What is climax
A group of lines in a poem that are usually separated from other stanzas by a blank line or indentation.
What is stanza
The bracketed information that tells what the stage looks like and how the characters should move and speak.
What is stage directions
An argument that argues in opposition to the author's claim is known as
What is a counterclaim
The perspective from which the story is told is known as
What is point of view
The author's attitude toward the subject and writing is known as
What is tone
Language that is not meant to be taken literally.Language that communicates ideas beyond the meaning of the word.
What is figurative language
The writing genre that is meant to be performed by actors for an audience
What is drama
A type of essay that presents a clear position or argument on a specific topic, supported by evidence and reasoning
What is argumentative essay
When a person, place, thing, or event that has meaning in itself also represents, or stands for, something else.
What is symbolism
We learn the background of the characters and situation in this part of the plot
What is exposition
Language that appeals to the five senses is known as
What is imagery
The person who writes the play is known as
What is playwright
This statement goes at the beginning of your argumentative essay which responds to the prompt with the word "because" and 3 reasons why you are correct.