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a short work of nonfiction that deals with a single subject Essay
the repetition of constant sounds at the beginning of words alliteration
a force working against the main character antagonist
one who undergoes important changes as the plot unfolds Dynamic character
when a writer proboscises hints that suggest future events in the story Foreshadow
the most exciting part or turning point of the story. Climax
a sort of account of an incident or a person anecdote
a writer's account about his or her life autobiography
a logical guess that is made based on facts inference
writing that tells an imaginary story Fiction
a true account about somebody's life written by somebody else Biography
a character who remains the same Static Character
series of events in the story Plot
a long work of fiction Novel
how the writer creates and develops characters' personalities Characterization
involves a character who struggles against a foe outside of himself or herself. External Conflict
refers to a category in which a work of literature is classified Genres
an interruption in the story to present events that happened in an earlier time Flashback
a conflict that occurs within the character Internal conflict
a form of literature meant to be performed by actors in front of audience drama
a short fiction or a novel that is set in the past and includes places and events of historical importance historical fiction
a message about life or human nature that the writer shares with the reader Theme
Fiction in which a writer explores unexpected possibilities in the past present and future Science Fiction
written conversation between two or more characters Dialogue
gives background info includes setting, character, and conflict Stage
writing that tells the story narrative
the main character in the story, play, or novel Narrator
words includes to help with the understanding of the new word context clues
a work of fiction that centers on a main idea and generally read by sitting down short story
usually largest population of the story builds events in plot Rising action
person, place, an object, or an action stands for something. Symbol
a type of fiction that is imaginative unrealistic Nonfiction
contrast between what is expected and actually happens Irony
part of the plot conflict resolved loose ends up the story Resolution
the time and place of story setting
reader finds what the lesson of the story implied theme
most important thing the paragraph says about the topic Main idea
events plot leading to resolution Falling Action
qualities by a character character traits
relating what is written or said condensed down to main points Summarizing
narrator not character says he,she,it, and they Third Point of View
emotional effect text creates for audience mood
writer's purpose for writing something author's purpose
info of biased or misleading nature used to promote a particular point of view propaganda
characters defined by single trait Sterotype
speaker or author's attitude tone
a play written for TV teleplay
script of a play instructions to actors Stage Directions
a raised platform on which performances are presented Stage
refer to an object used in a play prop
narrator knows thoughts actions and feelings of all characters Omniscient Point of View
narrator only knows thoughts of one character limited Point of View
narrator uses I, me, and we and is in the story First Point of View
writing that is based on Facts real events real people Protagonist
voice that tells a story Narrator
a struggle against forces Conflict
people animals or imaginary creatures Characters
prejudiced in favor or against Bias
an activity or cause that suddenly becomes popular bandwagon
a major division in a play Act
5 types of text organization 1. Cause and Effect 2. Compare and Contrast 3. Question and Answer 4. Chronological Order 5. Problem and Solution
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