8th Grade ELAR Unit 2B Teks Resources

An author’s unique use of language created by stylistic elements such as syntax, diction, and figurative language

a poetic structure with distinguishable characteristics based on meter, lines, stanzas, and rhyme schemes

the atmosphere or feeling created by the writer in a literary work or passage

literary works focused on the expression of feelings and ideas through a distinctive style that is often rhythmical

the time and place in which a narrative occurs. (Physical, psychological, cultural, or historical background too)

the method in which an author constructs a character by explicitly stating aspects of his/her personality and appearance

the author’s particular attitude, either stated or implied in writing

revealing aspects of a character through their actions, thoughts, speech, other characters, etc.

language not intended to be taken literally but layered with meaning through the use of literary devices

a literary device used by an author to provide hints about future events and details that may occur later in the story

capital letters, line length, and word position; also called the “shape” of a poem

Central or universal idea of a text that often relates to morals/values and speaks to the human experience/ condition

purposeful use of organizational patterns, text and graphic features, syntax, devices, and diction to create writing.

Basic sequence of events in a story that includes the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, & resolution

literary works written in a play format which includes dialogue and stage directions that is intended to be performed

a stage in the writing process when a text is prepared for an audience by correcting mechanics, grammar, and spelling