Unit 2 Concept Vocabulary

The moment of greatest intensity; turning point in a work.

Told by a character using the pronoun "I"; the reader sees only what the character reveals

The central idea about life as revealed through an author's story

A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning

When the conflict is unraveled; events leading to resolution

The actual statement from the text

written or spoken language in its ordinary form, without metrical structure

A historical account or biography written from personal knowledge or special sources

Contains layers of meaning representing aspects/concepts/traits other than the literal meaning

The outcome of the story where the conflict is resolved

a “typical” character, that represents such universal patterns of human nature (hero, villain)

brief recount of a text based on facts rather than feelings/opinions

The practice of looking closely at small parts to see how they affect the whole. 

prose, especially short stories and novels, that describes imaginary events and people

Implied or understood though not directly expressed

The event that sets the central conflict into motion

Writer's way of giving background information about the setting and the characters

To inform, entertain, or persuade the reader

Very clear and complete: leaving no doubt about the meaning

art of rhythmical composition using figurative language, imagery, and elevated thoughts

The reason why the text was written

Writing that is based on facts, real events, and real people, such as biography or history

A series of events when action increases in interest leading to the turning point of the text.