something that hints at coming events and often builds suspense or anxiety in the reader.

a scene in a movie, novel, etc., set in a time earlier than the main story.

Choice of words

Description that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)

where an object represents an idea

Sequence of events in a story

beginning of a story, sets tone, introduces characters, setting, and gives background information

Events leading up to the climax

Turning point

Events after the climax, leading to the resolution

finding a solution to a problem

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

A struggle between a character and an outside force

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The main character

A character or force in conflict with the main character

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

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

A character who demonstrates some complexity and who develops or changes in the course of a work

A character who embodies a single quality and who does not develop in the course of a story

The time and place the story is taking place.

Feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader

A figure of speech in which what is said is the opposite of what is meant

An outcome that turns out to be very different from what was expected

when the audience knows what is occurring in the story but the characters do not

the narrator is a character in the story and used words like I, me, we;

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the vantage point from which a story is told by an all-knowing narrator

a story is told by a narrator who reveals thoughts of one character

central idea of a work of literature; a message about life or human nature that the writer shares with the reader.

A story about a person's life written by another person.

Story of a person's life written by that person

A historical account or biography written from personal knowledge or special sources

A form of writing that often uses imagery, rhyme or rhythm to create an emotional response.

the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

the pattern of rhyme in a poem

Words that imitate sounds; oink, oink

word play; writing or speech that is not meant to be interpreted literally

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

comparison of two things

Comparing two things using like or as

exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

a story

poetry that expresses that poet's thoughts and feelings

A work of literature designed to be performed in front of an audience

A serious form of drama dealing with the downfall of a heroic or noble character; ex: Romeo and Juliet

A humorous work of drama;

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A speech by one actor; a long talk by one person

A long speech expressing the thoughts of a character alone on stage;

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a part of an actor's lines supposedly not heard by others on the stage and intended only for the audience

an expression that says one thing but means something else; a common expression that doesn't make sense if you take it literally.

The dictionary definition of a word

an idea that is implied or suggested (positive, negative, neutral)

A comprehensive reference book containing information and articles on a wide range of subjects

a dictionary of synonyms and antonyms

a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

what a piece of writing is mainly about

Information that comes directly from a person who experienced an event

Information gathered by someone who did not take part in or witness an event

Book of maps

A reference book with facts and figures

Register of all bibliographic items found in a library or group of libraries

taking credit for someone else's writing or ideas

Found in the beginning of a book, it lists what is in the book and the page numbers of chapters.

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

The first paragraph of an essay; includes a hook (attention getter), background (overview of the topic), and thesis statement (main idea/claim)

an alphabetical listing of names and topics along with page numbers where they are discussed

Found in the back of the book and tells what important words mean. Arranged in alphabetical order.

section of supplemental materials or additional references;

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a list of source materials that are used or consulted in the preparation of a work or that are referred to in the text

similarity of structure in a pair or series of related words, phrases, or clauses

shows how two things are alike/different or how one is better than the other

the reason or goal (why?)

connect

to suggest; to hint

connection between things or people

a small part of something; isolated fact

back up with details; to provide evidence

a judgment of something

an explanation of an opinion

a specific case that is used to demonstrate a general idea

the idea that the author supports the most

to elaborate or expand in detail

to show or reveal

to be attractive or interesting; to make a request to do or agree

emphasizing

a statement; an argument

subjects; fields of study

separate; unconnected

beliefs, rules, or laws

result; impression in the mind

emotional; exciting

something unknown, suspenseful, or secret

to show, to make something known

a brief statement or retelling of the main points or most important parts of a passage or story

author's attitude

one way an author expresses meaning and mood

change

shows; describes

a book, article, person, or other resource of information

complete; detailed

to correct or improve

supporting details used to prove or disprove something

the final paragraph of an essay which restates the main ideas/claims and calls the reader to action (do something or believe something)

perspective; opinion; attitude or who is telling the story

to communicate or make known

reason

statement urging the reader to do something