How a conflict is wrapped up or resolved

When the author asks a question but only expects one answer

When an author gives human traits to a nonliving object

When the author has an object represent something larger

Character wonders/asks a hard question to develop a problem

The moves and techniques an author uses to develop a text

A comparison of unlike things using like or as

Descriptive language that appeals to our 5 senses (craft)

The beginning of EACH paragraph that frames the par's topic

How a character or speaker sees the world or events

Memory Moment/Flashback

Technique comparing 2 time periods to illustrate differences

A comparison of unlike things NOT using like or as

How the events of the story relate to each other and connect

True, objective statements, without bias

WHY author is writing to a particular AUDIENCE at this time.

The speaker's attitude toward a subject.

Contrasts and Contradictions

Changes or differences to show problems or comparisons

To show the difference between ideas

Character Motivations

Something that pushes a character to do or say something

Where, when, and in what social situation a story happens

The author's message to the audience

A craft move where characters speak to each other

How the author makes the audience feel

Aha Moment or Realization

The character realizes something to develop/resolve an issue

When, Where, WHO is talking TO WHOM before evidence

The author tells the audience to take action/do something.

What a character DOES in a story to propel the action

A great method of analysis using "if..." and "then..." stems

An answer to a question--states a clear position - a roadmap

The personality of a character - WHO they are

When the author uses a story to illustrate the central idea

Who tells the story - a narrator, a character, etc.

The start of the story, shows characters/setting/conflict

The main problem in the story, developed by complications

An author writes something many times to create/emphasize

When the author includes information from professionals.

When the audience can see what a character is thinking

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Resolution
How a conflict is wrapped up or resolved
How the conflict develops
The amount of time it takes for a problem to build
The cause and effect of a problem
2
Rhetorical Question
When the author asks a question but only expects one answer
When the author writes about an argument
When the author is curious about life
When the audience acts based on the author's command
3
How a poem is divided (4+ lines), "paragraphs" for poetry
Topic .Sentence
Dissonance
Paragraph
Stanza
4
A character who is in most ways opposite to the main character to highlight their traits
Irony
Hyperbole
Assonance
Foil
5
Personification
When the author creates the setting through tone words
When an author gives human traits to a nonliving object
When an author uses sensory details to create a feeling
When an author uses figurative language
6
Symbol
What Ms. McChane writes on the paper
When the author has an object represent something larger
A little letter
What helps your cell phone get service
7
Tough Questions
Character wonders/asks a hard question to develop a problem
A narrative technique to show theme
The way an audience feels after an argumentative text
When the author develops a theme
8
Craft Moves
The choices an author makes about conflict
The things used to build a house
The moves and techniques an author uses to develop a text
The decisions an audience makes about mood
9
Simile
A comparison of unlike things using like or as
When things are similar
Figurative language appealing to the senses
A comparison of unlike things NOT using like or as
10
Sensory Details
The beginning of a text
Descriptive language that appeals to our 5 senses (craft)
When the author describes a setting
Small points that give us a better understanding
11
Topic Sentences
The beginning of EACH paragraph that frames the par's topic
The call to action at the end of an argument
The linking sentence at the end of a paragraph
The start of an essay
12
A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory but expresses a possible truth.
Personification
Imagery
Repetition
Paradox
13
Perspective
How a character or speaker sees the world or events
How the author writes - his/her craft
A set of facts supporting a claim.
What my mom always tells me to get
14
Memory Moment/Flashback
A technique to show a problem
The development of the conflict
Technique comparing 2 time periods to illustrate differences
A gap of time created to allow a character to listen in
15
Metaphor
A comparison of unlike things using like or as
A type of figurative language that exaggerates for effect
When you were introduced to the number four
A comparison of unlike things NOT using like or as
16
Causality
Why we read literature
The effect of an action
How the events of the story relate to each other and connect
A chain of problems
17
the direct opposite, a sharp contrast (usually within the same sentence when a craft move)
Parody
Symbol
Antithesis
Rhetorical question
18
Facts
True, objective statements, without bias
A summary of a text
Subjective statements about a text
What the author thinks or feels
19
Purpose
WHY author is writing to a particular AUDIENCE at this time.
The cause for an action
The organization of an essay
The method behind the structure
20
The main character in a literary work, sometimes (but not always) a “hero” to the audience
Epic
Literary Analysis
Foil
Protagonist
21
Tone
The audience's feelings
A character's motivation
The words that create sensory imagery
The speaker's attitude toward a subject.
22
Contrasts and Contradictions
Two words that Ms. McChane shouldn't use
The most wonderful answer ever
Changes or differences to show problems or comparisons
The amount of time needed to answer a prompt
23
A reference in a literary work to a person, place, or thing in history, another text, etc.
Alliteration
Allusion
Onomatopoeia
Assonance
24
Distinguish
To show the difference between ideas
To tell about an issue
To develop a conflict
To show what is the same
25
Character Motivations
The characters thinking about something that makes them feel
What makes a character mad
Something that pushes a character to do or say something
The characters talking to one another
26
Setting
Where, when, and in what social situation a story happens
When a story takes place
How often a story takes place
Where a story takes place
27
Theme
The focus of an argument
The correct answer to a question
How the author makes the audience feel
The author's message to the audience
28
When the audience knows something not known by one or more characters (in plays, movies, books)
Abstract Concept
Verbal irony
Imagery
Dramatic irony
29
Dialogue
The attitude of the characters
The character's thoughts and feelings
The point of view of the characters
A craft move where characters speak to each other
30
Mood
The audience's claims and opinions
How the author makes the audience feel
The author's feelings about the subject
When the author makes an argument
31
Aha Moment or Realization
The character realizes something to develop/resolve an issue
When the reader finally understands a text
When the author comes to a conclusions
When the character creates a problem
32
Context
Evidence from the text
The analysis of the claim
When, Where, WHO is talking TO WHOM before evidence
How evidence ties back into your claim
33
A literary work that criticizes human misconduct and ridicules vices, stupidities, and follies.
Abstract concepts
Satire
Mood
Foreshadowing
34
Call to Action
A move in argument writing that asks a question
The author tells the audience to take action/do something.
When the author asks the audience for support
How a character feels in a text.
35
Characters' Actions
What a character DOES in a story to propel the action
When the characters think to themselves
A character's major issue in a story
When characters hurt each other
36
If/Then Statements
A technique for brainstorming
A good way to copy your neighbors
A great method of analysis using "if..." and "then..." stems
What Ms. McChane says when she is confused
37
Claim
A needed component to any narrative
An answer to a question--states a clear position - a roadmap
Evidence to support an argument
What people say when they are in trouble
38
a reference in a literary work to a person, place, or thing in history, another text, etc.
Foil
Allusion
Diction
Alliteration
39
A narrative device that hints at coming events; often builds suspense or anxiety in the reader
Suspense
Foreshadowing
Craft move
Repetition
40
Character Traits
What a character does
What a character thinks
How an author develops the theme
The personality of a character - WHO they are
41
Anecdote
When the author uses experts to develop a central idea
When the author uses a story to illustrate the central idea
When the author uses pathos to develop the central idea
When the author uses emotional language to develop the C.I.
42
Point of View
Who tells the story - a narrator, a character, etc.
The director of a play.
How a character feels about a scenario.
What ideas we are getting from the author.
43
Exposition
The setting and time period
The start of the story, shows characters/setting/conflict
The major problem
The characters and traits
44
Conflict
The main problem in the story, developed by complications
The scary part of the story
The most fun we could have
The character's perspective on an issue
45
Repetition
When an author complains about a point
The life cycle of a cell
An author writes something many times to create/emphasize
When a character shares his/her internal thoughts
46
Expert Testimonies
Speaking directly to the reader.
Percentages and numbers in a paper.
When the author gives an opinion.
When the author includes information from professionals.
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Internal Thoughts
Dialogue between characters
Actions a character takes in a story
When the audience can see what a character is thinking
Descriptive language about a character

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