Words to Know 2

The form of a language spoken by people in a particular region or group.

A figure of speech involving an implied comparison between two different things.

The leading character in a literary work.

The pattern or arrangement of stressed and unstressed syllables in writing such as poetry.

A type of literature that tells about imaginary people & events

Interruption of a narrative to show something that happened before a certain point in the story

In an essay, may include facts or direct quotations, used to support the thesis statement

A brief summary of a book, article, speech,or other text.

teller of a story, it may be a character in the story, the author or a voice outside the story.

The term used to describe a contrast between what appears to be, and what it really is.

Refers to an occurrence that is contrary to what is expected or intended.

The struggle between two opposing forces

A conclusion about a character or an event drawn from the limited info presented by the author.

Events or facts not known to a character are known to another character & the audience.

The conversation between two or more people in a literally work.

Concrete words or details that appeal to the senses and to internal feelings.

A category of literature marked by certain shared features.

In an essay, this is where the writer expresses opinions or analyzes the evidence.

A work that takes place in an unreal world and that often concerns incredible characters.

The overall atmosphere or prevailing feeling of work.