13 terms Flashcards
primary source
the first copy
cause and effect
simply an action with a reaction
simile
comparison; must include the words: like and as
imagery
when the writer uses extreme details to appeal to the readers senses
metaphor
comparison
point of view
narrator character who retells the events of a story. first person often narrators perspective
conflict
internal, conflict; character fights within themselves. external conflict; character fights with others/ elements outside of their control
mood
atmosphere; based on writers details and descriptions
summarize
when we, as the readers takes a large piece of the and put in our own words and make it smaller
characterization
using the writers descriptions to determine characters personality, decisions, choices, descriptions etc
hierarchy
people/ groups are ranked one above the other according to status
medieval
middle ages, old fashioned
feudal system
social hierarchy system ; those the top owend all below. those at the bottom told the top and served the top tiers