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| A literary device (tool) used by authors to create suspense by giving clues about what might happen later in the story. |
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An element of plot where two things are against one another
***Introduced in the exposition or rising action |
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An element of plot where the conflict is outside of the character's control Example: In The Cay, Phillip must endure the external conflict of surviving a hurricane. |
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An element of plot where the conflict is inside of the character Example: In The Cay Timothy struggles with prejudices about black people |
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A verbal or written response to text explaining its theme, your critique, author's craft, author's use of literary devices, form, etc...
***Usually a prompt is given with a specific question or element to discuss in your response |
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| The stories of people's lives told by someone else. |
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| Stories of a person's life written by that person |
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the excitement or tension that readers feel as they wait to find out how a conflict is resolved Seabiscuit was moving fast . . . Seasbiscuit sailed through . . . ahead of Rosemont . . . Howard and Smith wer thinking Seabiscuit is going to win - Abruptly, inexplicably . . . Pollard wavered . . . Seabiscuit paused |
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the highest point of interest or tension; there is a major change because of the climax
They drew even again. Seabiscuit and Rosemont flew under the wire together. |
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written conversation "Close, yes," uttered Pollard inaudibly, "but you won." |
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Something that means only one idea Example: Stop sign |
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A comparison of two things that are not the same using the words like or as
Example: I am as fast as an eagle. The clouds look like spilled milk. |
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A comparison of two things that are not the same without using the words like or as. Example: I am a fast eagle. The clouds are spilled milk. |
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Attributing human qualities to objects, animals, or things. Example: The clouds talked to the sun. |
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| Three Types of Biographies |
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1. autobiography - self 2. biography - writer does not know personally 3. firsthand biography - writer knows personally |
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The central, or dominating, idea or message in a literary work. Example: Univeral idea -
"Incident in a Rose Garden" - Death
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Imagery (Sensory Impressions) |
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Vivid, or descriptive writing that appeals to the five senses (smell, sight, touch, taste, and hearing) Example: "The aroma of bread baking" |
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