PSSA Grade 6 ELA Vocabulary Part 4

a device in literature where an object represents an idea. Ex. Dove=Peace

A conclusion is stated as part of proof of the argument

A comparison of two unlike things in which a word of comparison like or as is used

Consists of: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution

The attitude of the author toward the audience and characters

Two or more words in a language that have highly similar meanings

9 out of 10 dentists suggests using Colgate toothpaste to prevent cavities.

The portion of a story following a climax, in which the conflict is resolved.

A literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact

The events of the story from outside of any single character's perception. Ex. he, she, they