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Figurative Language/Story Elements Version #2
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Literature
6th Grade
12/09/2013

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Simile
Definition
Comparing 2 objects using like or as
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Metaphor
Definition
Comparing 2 objects NOT using like or as
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Imagery
Definition
Language that uses the senses. The author uses many vivid details in their writing to "Paint a picture" in the reader's mind.
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Figurative Language
Definition
Language used by an author to enhance the text. The reader must FIGURE out the hidden meaning.
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Dialect
Definition
Language used by people who live in certain places. Spelling and Sound of the word may differ from standard English.

"Git er up!" "Ya'll"
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Personification
Definition
non human objects are given human qualities or are possessing human form
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Setting
Definition
time, era, location, in which a story takes place.
(place, time, weather, social conditions, mood, atmosphere)
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Plot
Definition
the sequence of events in a story
(Introduction, Rising Action, Climax, Falling actions,resolution)
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Conflict
Definition
The one central struggle that drives the actions/motives of the characters.
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Character Traits
Definition
inner qualities that resemble real people. Personality traits that describe what they are like. (compassionate, humble, kind, intelligent, loving, etc...)
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Theme
Definition
A controlling idea, life lesson,message, Should be general and apply to any reader.
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Hyperbole
Definition
Great exaggeration.
"I have a million things to do."
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Point of View
Definition
The perspective from which a story is told
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Antagonist
Definition
opposer of the main character/"bad character" one who cause the conflict
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Protagonist
Definition
Main character, "good character", character who is trying to resolve the conflict
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