ELA VOCAB

A form of written text, used to communicate personal feelings and reflections

genre of literary work that uses imaginitive language and rythmical patterns of words to convey feelings, or an idea

information text in which the writer describes a life experience and lessons learned

A scene or passage from a novel, often selected to promote the reading of a whole novel.

Characterized by 2 opposing forces.

Used to drive narrative forward and create crucial tension.

Feeling of anticipation that something risky or dangerous is about to happen

Time + Place. Introduced during exposition (beginning). Changes through plot sometimes.

Refers to who is actually telling the story. Expresses personal emotions of themselves or their characters.

Overall mood of a story or poem; aura of mood that surrounds the story. Feeling of emotion, or moof, a writer conveys to a reader through the description of setting and objects.

A warning or indication of a (future event). Gives an indication of what is to come later in the story. Gives allusion to possible future events.

An expression with a figurative or metaphorical meaning that differs from the literal meaning. Amplifies message to awaken senses. (raining cats and dogs)

Representation of moods, objects, ideas, or deeper meanings.

Giving human thoughts or feelings to an animal or object

Word that sounds like what it is referred to: (word sound)

Situation with contrast between expectation and reality. Reveals what is different than it appears' or is the opposite of what is expected.