10th Final Terminology

The comparison of two unlike things in which no words of comparison (like or as) are used.

A narrator tells a story; whereas, a speaker tells a poem.

A word that is similar in meaning to another word (e.g., sorrow, grief, sadness).

Which type of story is not false, so it is based on truth or opinion?

We have discussed 3 author's purposes. They are. . .

The turning point or top of the roller coaster in the plot diagram is known as the. . .

Which is the best definition of an allusion?

"Ya'll come back now, ya hear" is an example of Southern

A hint of what is to come in the future of a story. Symbolism connects to this.

Fluency, rhythm, and liveliness in a text that make it unique to the author. We read pieces of dystopian lit.

These words are clearly __________________: short and tall

Narrative device at the beginning of a work that provides background about the characters and setting.

A story, actual or fictional, expressed orally or in text.

The attitude of the author toward the audience, characters, subject or the work itself (e.g., serious, humorous).

The sequence in which the author arranges events in a story. Rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

An exaggeration or overstatement (e.g., I had to wait forever.)

An object, animal or abstract idea given human qualities or human form (e.g., Flowers danced about the lawn.)

Author’s central thought; the chief topic of a text expressed or implied in a word or phrase. Topic sentence.

Which is an example of alliteration?

Language that cannot be taken literally since it was written to create a special effect or feeling.

A recurring subject, theme, or idea in a literary work. (Flag, Windmill, Songs in Animal Farm)

Connotations are the. . .

Difference between the actual result of events and the expected result. Boxer should be celebrated not made into glue.

Idea that recurs in a work of art or literature. Universal ones are generally expressed in 1 word or a short phrase.

What do you call the clash between opposing forces or characters that you find in the rising action of the plot?

The time and place in which a story unfolds.

A device in literature where an object represents an idea.

A piece of information provided objectively, presented as true.

Emotions or atmosphere of a work derived from literary devices such as dialogue and literary elements such as setting.

The part of a plot that is characterized by diminishing tensions and leads to the resolution.

If a character's traits are implied through dialogue and actions, this is . . .

An organizational device used in literature to present action that occurred before current (present) time of the story.

Information that supports the meaning of the story. Defines or describes information about topic, theme, or main idea.

Which type of point of view uses a narrator outside looking in who can only describe what he/she sees.

If an author is showing bias, he/she shows a positive or negative slant towards a subject.

You should answer all open ended questions using the RACES format, because these questions are worth more.

A judgment based on reasoning rather than on a direct or explicit statement. "Reading between the lines."