2021-22 SEMESTER 1 VOCABULARY

The shift of verb tense when demonstrating shift in TIME

comparison using “like” or “as”

the author’s unit articulation or expression of language created by the writer’s style

What is Mrs. Hernandez' favorite football team?

a word which imitates the natural sound of a thing

pattern/way which an author organizes text ideas (chronological, sequential, cause & effect, prob/solution, compare/cont

Sentence structure where the subject of the verb is being acted UPON by the verb

a credible or believable source. (Is the author a respected authority in the subject)

the perspective in the telling of a story (first, second, third)

general attitude of a place, writing or situation

scene where set is in a time earlier that the main story (often a memory)

important ideas throughout a work that support the central message

The use of the same verb tense throughout a sentence, paragraph or essay

the author of a play

giving living traits to non-living objects

advance sign or warning of what is to come in the future

literary work in specific form that focuses on expression/feelings (often has rhythm)

the reason an author/presenter would write/speak about this topic

opposing forces in a story (problems)

paragraph-like text in poetry (sections)

the atmosphere created by means of setting, attitude, and descriptions

Sentence structure where the subject PERFORMS the action of the verb

What University did Mrs. Hernandez graduate from?

over-exaggeration (extreme)

a source that is a step removed from the original accounts of an event or experience

techniques used to help the author achieve his or her purpose

the lesson or message within a narrative

comparison saying something “is” or “was” something else

items on stage that create the scene

words or phrases with detailed description that brings literature to life

What are the initials of your 8th Grade Class President?

To restate something in different words

a personal story experience usually told in first person

uses words or expressions with meaning that is different form literal interpretation

the sequence of events in a story

text written to be performed

the QUALITY of having reliable and trustworthy characteristics

a picture or other image within text

the written words on paper to be read and acted by performers

presents information in order to explain, clarify, and/or educate

a source from the time in which an event being studied occurred and created by someone who was present at the event

a piece of writing such as a book or poem, that has the purpose of telling a story/entertain

the main point or direction of a piece of writing

a well-known expression (nonliteral saying)