the narrator knows everything that happens

define personification

giving human characteristics to non-human objects

a reference to something from the past

a figure of speech that combines opposite terms

use of words or sounds that echo what they stand for

when an object or event stands for something else

story pattern or character type found often

two or more similar plots in the same story

a narrator who is not a part of the story tells the story

contrast between expectation and reality

a generalized belief about a group of people

hints about what will happen next

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NWEA Reading Vocabulary 211 - 220 and others

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1
define omniscient
the narrator is an animal
the narrator knows everything that happens
The narrator does not know everything
the narrator does not exist
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metaphor
comparison using like or as
hints about what will happen
direct comparison
a detailed description
3
define assonance
an unpleasant sound
a distinct characteristic
repetition of vowel sounds
repetition of consonants
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consonance
letters in the alphabet that are not vowels
repetition of consonant sounds
An uneasy feeling
repetition of vowel sounds
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scansion
analysis of a novel
analysis of figurative language
an analysis of a short story
an analysis of poetry's meter
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define personification
a short story centered on people
a positive character trait that
giving human characteristics to non-human objects
giving animal characteristics to humans
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Define Allusion
seeing something that is not really there
a funny word
a reference to something from the past
reason for an action
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oxymoron
an unintelligent person
a figure of speech that contains similar terms
a figure of speech that compares using like or as
a figure of speech that combines opposite terms
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onomatopoeia
use of words or sounds that echo what they stand for
a figure of speech
a comparison using like or as
humorous story
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symbolize
a type of poetry
when an object or event stands for something else
a plot that contains math formulas
a character's heroic qualities.
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parable
an editorial in a newspaper
two things that go together well
a convincing argument
short story with a moral
12
Define primary source
a source that is not factual
a research paper
the first thing that happens
original document or statement
13
define archetype
a story pattern that has never been used
a rare type of story character
a type of curved bridge
story pattern or character type found often
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Define exposition
conclusion
middle of a story
end of a story
beginning of a story
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parallel plot
plots in stories that are linear
two or more similar plots in the same story
an unstructured sequence of events
two lines that go on forever in one direction
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define third person
a narrator who is not a part of the story tells the story
A narrator brings "you" into the story
A story that uses the pronouns I or me often
A narrator tells the story from his/her point of view
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define hyperbole
persuasive speech
an unkind comment
extreme exaggeration
formal discussion
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define irony
direct comparison
informal note or message
opposite of wrinkly
contrast between expectation and reality
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define stereotype
a reference to music
a generalized belief about a group of people
a type of radio
a strong feeling of happiness
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define foreshadowing
hints about what will happen next
going back to an earlier time
an explanation for an event
contrast between light and dard

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