academic vocabulary words Flashcards
alliteration-
repetition of the initial consonant sound in two or more neighboring words (Harry the happy hippo hula-hoops with Henrietta.)
central idea
the most important or central thought of a text, theme
character
person who takes part in the action of a story, novel, or a play. Sometimes characters can be animals or imaginary creatures
characterization/character development
how characters are described either directly or indirectly (through descriptions, thoughts, actions, etc)
citation
a reference to a source. Citation may be done formally through such formats as MLA or APA
cite textual evidence
to quote directly or indirectly from a text in order to provide evidence
fiction
imaginative works of prose, primarily the novel and the short story
figurative language
language that communicates ideas beyond the ordinary or literary meaning of the words
flashback
a narrative device in which an event or scene that took place in the past is inserted into the chronological structure of the story.
hyperbole
an intentional exaggeration for emphasis or comic effect
metaphor
a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is used to imply comparison between two seemingly unlike things (My friend is always an early bird)
mood
the atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader to evoke certain feelings
plot
the action or sequence of events in a story. The plot includes the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution or ending
setting
the time and location of action in a work of literature
simile
a figure of speech creating as comparison between two seemingly unlike things using “like” or “as” (My brother is as brave as a lion.)
