ENG I Unit 2 Vocabulary

Written works that are generally recognized as having artistic value.

Literary works written in a stage play format which includes dialogue and stage directions.

A close examination and interpretation of a literary work.

The basic components of most literary words like setting, plot, characterization, theme, etc.

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

The pattern of rhyming lines (e.g., ABAB, ABBA).

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

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

Where the author develops two or more simultaneous plots connected by character, event, or theme.

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

 A brief interruption in the plot that describes an earlier event or time.

The arrangement and sequence of words in sentences, clauses, and phrases.

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

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

Language not intended to be taken literally but layered with meaning using literary devices.

The central or universal idea of a literary work.

A specific convention or structure that is employed by the author to produce a given effect.

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

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

 The basic sequence of events in a story.

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

Provides hints about future events and details that may occur later in the story.

 A secondary story in a narrative that adds complexity and depth.

Literary works focused on the expression of feelings and ideas through a distinctive style.

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

When an author constructs a character by explicitly stating aspects of his/her personality and appearance, etc.

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

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

The unique characteristics that describe a writer’s use of language.

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

 Intentional use of organizational patterns, text and graphic features, sentence structures, devices, and language.

When  a character says or does something that he or she does not fully grasp but is understood by the audience.

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

 The time and place in which a narrative occurs.

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

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

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.

The lines spoken between characters in fiction or a play.