Unit 2 Vocabulary

the opposition of persons or forces that brings about dramatic action central to the plot of a story.

an expressive literary piece written in first person that centers on a particular event in the author’s life

descriptions or instructions in a play that provide information about characters, dialogue, setting, and actions

a distinctive poetic structure with distinguishable characteristics based on meter, lines, stanzas, and rhyme schemes

the sustained interest created by the buildup of events and delayed resolution of the plot’s conflict

the unique characteristics that describe a writer’s use of language

an author’s unique articulation or expression of language created by stylistic elements.

a specific convention or structure — employed by the author to produce a given effect

brief interruption in the plot that describes an earlier event in order to provide clarity, background, and context.

word choice that may be determined by the writer or speaker’s style, purpose, and need to communicate accurately

picture or other image within a text

the emotions or set of associations attached to a word that is implied rather than literal

the basic components of most literary works such as setting, plot, characterization, point of view, theme, tone, etc.

close examination of a literary work that analyzes the author’s use of language convey meaning

the dictionary definition of a word; the literal or cognitive meaning

the atmosphere or feeling created by the writer in a literary work or passage

literary works written in a play format that includes dialogue and stage directions that is intended to be performed

Setting is the time and person where a story takes place.

the pattern of rhyming lines

a dramatic device where a character says/does something that they do not fully grasp but is understood by the audience

the basic rhythmic structure in verse, composed of stressed and unstressed syllables

the arrangement and sequence of words in sentences, clauses, and phrases

the central idea of a literary work that often relates to morals and values and speaks to the human experience/condition

a secondary character who contrasts with the protagonist to highlight aspects of the main character’s personality.

the author’s particular attitude, either stated or implied in writing

words spoken by an actor on stage intended to be heard only by the audience and not by the characters on the stage

Humorous criticism or exaggeration used to accentuate another character’s faults or ignorance

the author’s thoughtful use of precise vocabulary to fully convey meaning to the reader

the basic sequence of events in a story; includes the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution

narrative structure where the author develops two or more simultaneous plots connected by character, event, or theme

a figure of speech that expresses an idea through a contradictory statement

a dramatic convention in which a speech is given by a character while or as if alone; literally, "talking to oneself"

Characterization is the way the author reveals information about the character, stated or through other characters.

literary works focused on the expression of feelings and ideas through a distinctive style that is often rhythmical.

Dialogue is not the words spoken between characters in a play or book.

language not intended to be taken literally but layered with meaning

words spoken by an actor on stage that is intended to be heard only by the audience and not by characters on the stage

to provide hints about future events and details that may occur later in the story

written works that are generally recognized as having artistic value

Author's Craft is the way the author writes, it can vary by genre.

a secondary story in a narrative that adds complexity and depth and connects to the main plot