Unit 1 Vocab

A type of writing that tells a story or describes a sequence of events in an incident

Unity or logical connection within paragraphs

A group of lines, usually similar in length and pattern, that form a unit within a poem

Producing a desired or intended result

The exact, literal meaning of a word

The suggested or implied meaning or emotion associated with a word

The methods used to develop characters; for example, through description, actions, and dialogue

A traditional story that explains the actions of gods or heroes or the elements of nature

An object, a person, or a place that stands for something else

Imaginative language that is not meant to be interpreted literally

Words or information that appeal to the five senses

A change that results from a specific action

A clear and orderly presentation of ideas in a paragraph or essay

The use of symbols

A category or type of literature, such as short story, folk tale, poem, novel, or play

Unity/logical connection between paragraphs with effective transitions and transitional devices