Allusion
a reference to a literary, historical, or pop culture person, place, thing, or event (verb=allude to)
Analogy
a comparison between two things that are alike in some way; also be in the form of similes and metophores
Antagonist
Character or outside force in opposition of the main character (often viewed as the Villian.)
Protagonist
the central or main character, usually viewed as the “hero” or “good” character, even in spite of being flowed
Audience
the intended, even if imaginary, reader of a reader of a written work, which influences a writer’s choice of words, style, tone, and details included
Characterization
techniques used to develop characters; there are 4 types:
- Physical description
- Character’s own speed /thoughts/feelings/actions
- Other characters’ speech/thoughts/feelings actions about the character
- Direct comments from the narrator
Frame story
a story that is told within a narrative setting as a story with a story
Free verse
a type of poetry that does not contain a regular pattern of rhyme scheme
Diction
a writer’s deliberate choice of words, encompassing both vocabulary and syntax (word order in a sentence) to create a certain tone
Drama
type of literature that is developed through dialogue and action and written to be performed on stage
Epic
a long narrative poem written in an elevated, or highly formal style
Fantasy
type of fiction characterized by extravagant imaginary concepts beyond the realm of reality
Farce
type of drama (play) that develops humor through ridiculous situations, exaggerated behavior and language, and physical comedy
Figurative language
descriptions that communicate ideas beyond literal meaning, including simile, metaphor, personification, and hyperbole
Conflict
Struggle between opposing characters or forces around which the plot centers; can be external or internal
Comic relief
a humorous scene, incident, or speech included in a drama to break tension and prepare audience for an upcoming emotional plot event
Connotation
the sense, idea, or emotion that a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning
Denotation
the literal meaning, or dictionary definition of a word
Dialect
the particular variety of language spoken in a specific place by distinct group of people
Example: Pronunciation of creek
CRIIIICK or CREEEEK
Click or Cleek? The click 🤌
Dialogue
written in conversation between two or more characters/speakers
