ENGLISH Review

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

A struggle between a character and an outside force

the choices a writer makes; the combination of distinctive features of a literary work

the author's purpose is to convice the audience to agree with their views or to take action

This narrator can tell us what is happening, but he can't tell us the thoughts of the characters.

the narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character

A word that imitates the sound it represents.

repetition of the beginning sounds of words

a word that means the opposite of another word

a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in a literary or artistic work

Create; decide; construct; plan

A term for the person whose perspective (real or imagined) is being advanced in a speech or piece of writing

this character is fully developed - the writer reveals good and bad traits as well as background

To read between the lines; to figure it out

visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work; uses sensory details

This is used when details are organized by degree of impact.

This is the chronological, or time, order of events in a reading passage.

List in steps; sequence

How they are the same

The use of characters' stories/opinions to convey a message to the reader demonstrates the use of the Trait of...

How they are different

The use of standard English rules to create a tone or give readers clues demonstrates the Trait of...

the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character

These are images to help the reader see or hear or feel things. These are details that appeal to the senses.

To back up with details

The level of correctness (spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, usage, etc.)

These are the steps taken to produce a final result.

the narrator knows all of the thoughts and feelings of all of the characters in a work

A struggle between opposing needs, desires, or emotions within a single character

A generalized belief about a group of people

This is the ability to trust something as true or credible.

to get the audience to understand or agree with their views and addresses the opponent's view with a counterargument

A character that does not change from the beginning of the story to the end

Background information presented in a literary work.

A regional variety of a language distinguished by vocabulary, spelling, and pronunciation.

the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning

This is a type of real-world writing that presents material that is necessary or valuable to the reader.

A long speech made by one performer or by one person in a group.

This is information that supports a generalization.

This is a list of written works or other sources on a particular subject.

This is a prejudice that is leaning toward a positive or negative judgment on something

when a reader is aware of something that a character isn't

informal language

This is the beginning of a written work that explains what will be found in the main part.

the most important or central thought of a text which tells the reader what the text is about

A struggle between opposing forces

This is a statement that can be proved to be true or false. It is not an opinion.

Person telling the story

told from the narrator's point of view, using "I"

Told from the reader's point of view, using "you"

extreme exaggeration

This is a statement that reflects a writer's belief about a topic , and it cannot be proved.

To break down a large concept into smaller pieces

irony involving a situation in which actions have an effect that is opposite from what was intended

Attitude a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or a character

The main idea, message, what the writing is all about

Events after the climax, leading to the resolution

the turning point of the story

a state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen.

To tell all about

A character who is not very well developed; has few identifiable characteristics

the sequence of events in a literary work

The author directly states a character's traits

End of the story where loose ends are tied up

To retell the key points of a larger text

Repeated use of sounds, words, or ideas for effect and emphasis

This is a piece of information that is used to support a main idea.

a writer of a book, article, or report.

A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes

the personality of a character is shown through the character's speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, looks, etc.

The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.

The dictionary definition of a word

The context in time and place in which the action of a story occurs.

A fictional narrative written in prose, which is shorter than a novel.

Pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables

This is the arrangement of events in the order in which they occur.

This is a way to organize paragraph or composition structure in which the author poses a question then answers it.

A comparison using "like" or "as"

To judge the worth of something

Educated guess about what will happen next

a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact

Exactly true, rather than figurative or metaphorical

The reason the author has for writing. ( Inform, persuade, express, & entertain)

These are the instructions that tell how to do something.

A regular pattern of rhyming words in a poem

A device in literature where an object represents an idea.

Language that cannot be taken literally since it was written to create a special effect or feeling.

To tell in your own words

The use of longer sentences and shorter sentences in writing demonstrates the use of the Trait of...

A similarity or comparison between two different things or the relationship between them.

A series of events that builds from the conflict. It begins with the inciting force and ends with the climax.

A character who acts as a contrast to another character

A character who grows, learns, or changes as a result of the story's action

A narrative device that hints at coming events; often builds suspense or anxiety in the reader.

a strong comparison between two things using "being" verbs

The use of a logical order to present ideas in writing demonstrates the use of the Trait of...

special words/expressions used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand.

These are often used to design and organize pages. They help readers navigate the information.

A word that means the same as another word

Feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader