Figurative Language
Simile
a comparison of two unlike things using "like" or "as"
Character
a person in a story
Symbol
a character, action, object or setting that represents something else
Thesis
Annotation
to breakdown a text, image or piece of media
Metaphor
a comparison of two unlike things without using "like" or "as"
Climax
a story's most exciting point when the action reaches its height
Conflict
any form of opposition facing the main character, tying incidents together and moving the plot
your statement or opinion on a topic
5W's
Who, What, Where, When, Why
Imagery
all the images that are created for the reader
Resolution
outstanding conflicts are resolved
Theme
a literary work's main idea, meaning, message or insight
RACES
Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain and Summarize
Irony
contrast between what is expected or implied and what really occurs
Onomatopoeia
the use of words whose sounds imitate or suggest their meanings
Antagonist
character or force in main conflict with the protagonist
Mood
a atmosphere (feeling) created for the reader
Counterclaim
a counter argument to ones claim or point
T.A.G.
Title, Author, Genre
Juxtaposition
placing two very different thingsd together for effect
Falling Action
action begins to slow down as the results of the conflict play out
Motif
an image, symbol, or idea appearing repeatedly in various works or throughout one work
Writing Process
Planning, Drafting, Revising, Editing, Publishing
Editing
Usage, Punctuation and Capitalization, Spelling