TRS Unit 2 Academic Vocabulary

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

intentional and deliberate use of organizational patterns, text and graphic features, syntax, devices, and diction

written works that are generally recognized as having artistic value

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

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

the reason an author writes about a particular topic (persuade, entertain, inform, analyze)

the dictionary definition of a word; literal meaning

a secondary character who CONTRASTS with the protagonist to highlight aspects of the main character's personality

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

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

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

picture or other image within a text

a close examination and interpretation of a literary work that analyzes the author's use of language, and devices

the pattern of rhyming lines, ABAB, AABB

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

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

language not intended to be taken literally but layered with meaning through the use of imagery and metaphors,

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

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

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

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

the unique characteristics that describe the use of language; diction, syntax, sentence fluency, figurative language

the central or universal idea of a literary work that often relates to morals and or values

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

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

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

humorous criticism or exaggeration used to accentuate another character's faults or ignorance

a dramatic device in which a character says or does something that he or she does not fully grasp

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

the time and place in which a narrative occurs

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

a specific convention or structure such as imagery, irony, or foreshadowing

the lines spoken between characters in fiction or a play

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

a literary device used by an author to provide hints about future events and details that may occur later in history

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

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

the method in which an author constructs a character by explicitly stating aspects of his or her personality

the words, sentences, or passages that precede or follow a specific word, sentence, or passage

an author's unique articulation or expression of language created by stylistic elements such as syntax and diction

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