13 terms Flashcards
primary source
The first copy
cause/effect
Simply an action with a reaction
imagery
When the writer uses extreme details to appeal to the reader’s 5 senses
simile
Comparison;must include the words:Like or As
metaphor
Comparison
point of view
Narrator: character who retells the events of a story. First Person: often narrator’s perspective
mood
Atmosphere;based on writer’s details and descriptions
conflict
Internal conflict:character fights within themselves.External conflicts:character fights with others/elements outside of there control
summarize
When we, as the reader, take a LARGE piece of the text +put it in our own words +make it shorter (smaller)
Characterization
Using the writer’s description to determine character’s personality, decision, choices, descriptions, etc
hierarchy
People/groups are ranked one above the other according to status
medieval
Middle ages;old fashion
feudal
Social hierarchy system; those at the top own all below. Those at the bottom report to and served the top tiers