Glossery Of Literary And Informational Terms Flashcards
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words
Alliteration
A major division within a play, similar to a chapter in a book, may be divided in to further sections called scenes, plays can have as many as ___ or as few as one
Act
Point-by-point comparison between two things that are alike in some respect, often writers use ___ in nonfiction to explain unfamiliar subjects or ideas in terms of familiar, extended metaphor, metaphor, simile
Analogy
A force working against the protagonist, or main character, in a story, play, or novel, usually another character but can be a force of nature, society itself, or an internal force within the main character
Antagonist
A writer’s account of his or her own life, in almost every case, it is told from the first-person point of view , generally an ___ focuses on the most significant events and people on the writer’s life over a period time
Autobiography
A type of narrative poem that tells a story and was originally meant to be sung or recited,me cause it tells a story, a ___ has a setting, a plot, and characters, folk ___ were composed orally and handed down by word of mouth from generation to generation
Ballad
The true account of a person’s life, written by another person, are usually told from a third-person point of view, the writer usually researches his or her subject in order to present accurate information, ___ strive for honesty and balance in their accounts of their subjects’ lives
Biography
A list of related books and other materials used to write a text, can be good sources for further study on a subject, works consulted
Bibliography
The people, animals, or imaginary creatures who take part in the action of a work of literature, like real people, ___ display certain qualities, or __ traits that develop and change over time! and they usually have motivations, or reasons for their behavior
Character
The most important characters in literary works, generally ten plot of a short story focuses on one main character, hut a novel may have several main characters
Central character
The less important characters in a literary work, the story is not centered on the , but they help carry out the action of the story and help the reader learn more snout the main character
Minor characters
One who undergoes important changes as a plot unfolds, the changes occur because of the character’s actions and experiences in the story, the changes are usually internal and may be good or bad, main characters
Dynamic character
One who remains the same throughout a story, the character may experience events and have interactions with other characters, but he or she is not changed because of them
Static character
The way a writer creates and develops characters. The writer may make direct comments about a character through the voice of the narrator, the writer may describe the character’s physical appearance, the writer may present the character’s own thoughts, speech, and actions, the writer may present thoughts, speech and actions of other characters
Characterization
Overused expression, good writers generally avoid cliches unless that are using them in dialogue to indicate something about a character’s personality
Cliche
The point of greatest interest in a story or play, usually occurs toward the end of a story, after the reader has understood the conflict and became emotionally involved with the characters, the conflict is resolved and the outcome of the plot usually becomes clear, plot
Climax
A struggle between opposing forces, almost every story has a main __ , the story’s focus, an external ___ involves a character who struggles against a force outside him or herself, such as nature, a physical obstacle, or another character, an internal ___ is one that occurs within a character, man against man, man against nature. Man against self, psychological problem.
Conflict
The ideas and feelings associated with the word, as opposed to its dictionary definition
Connotation
The believability or trustworthiness of a source and the information it provides
Credibility
Dictionary definition
Denotation
Written conversation between two or more characters, writers use ___ to bring characters to life and to give readers insights into the characters’ qualities, traits, and reactions to other characters. In fiction, ___ is usually set off with quotation marks, in drama stories are told primarily through ___
Dialogue
Daily record of a writer’s thoughts, experiences, and feelings. As such, it is a type of autobiographical writing, the terms ___ and journal are often used synonymously
Diary
Is a form of literature meant to be performed by actors in front of an audience. The characters dialogue and actions tell the story, the written form of a play is known as a script. A script usually includes dialogue, a cast of characters and stage directions that give instructions about performing the ___. The person who writes the ___ is known as the playwright or dramatist
Drama
Is an opinion piece that usually appears on the ___ page of a newspaper or as part of a new broadcast, the __ section of the newspaper presents opinions rather than objective new reports
Editorial
A long narrative poem about the adventures of a hero whose actions reflect the ideals and values of a nation or a group of people
Epic poem
The first stage of a typical story plot, it provides important background information and introduces the setting and the important characters, the conflict the characters face may also be introduced in the ___ or it may be introduced later in the rising action, introductory
Exposition
A brief tale told to illustrate a moral or teach a lesson, often the moral of a fable appears in a distinct and memorable statement near the tale’s beginning or end
Fable
The stage of the plot in which the story begins to draw to a close, comes after the climax and before the resolution, events show the results of the important decision or action that happened at the climax. Tension eases as the ___ begins; however, the final outcome of the story is not yet fully worked out at this stage
Falling action
Prose writing that tells an imaginary story, the writer of a ___ work might invent all the events and characters or might base parts of the story on real people and events! the basic elements of ___ are plot! character, setting, and theme. Includes short stories, novellas and novels
Fiction
Words are used in an imaginative way to express ideas that are not literally true
Figurative language
An interruption of the action to present events that took place at an earlier time, provides information that can help a reader better understand a character’s current situation
Flashback
The traditions, customs, and stories that are passed down within a culture are known as it’s ___, includes various types of literature, such as legends, folk tales, myths, trickster tales, and fables
Folklore
Occurs when a writer provides hints that suggest future events in a story, creates suspense and makes readers eager to find out what will happen
Foreshadowing
Poetry without regular patterns of rhyme and rhythm, some poets use ___ to capture the sounds and rhythms of ordinary speech
Free verse
Refers to a category in which a work of literature is classified, the major ones in literature are fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama
Genre
A “word picture” a visual illustration of a verbal statement that helps a reader understand a text. Charts, tables, webs, and diagrams can all be ___ and graphic aids can look the same, however ___ and graphic aids do differ in how they are used, graphic aids help deliver important information to students using a text. ___ are actually created by students themselves. They help students understand the text or organize information
Graphic organizer
A form of Japanese poetry in which 17 syllables are arranged in three lines of 5, 7, 5 syllables. The rules of ___ are strict. In addition to following the syllabic count, the poet must create a clear picture that will evoke a strong emotional response in the reader. Nature is a particularly important source of inspiration for Japanese haiku poets, and details from nature are often the subjects of their poems
Haiku
A figure of speech in which the truth is exaggerated for emphasis or humorous effect
Hyperbole
Consist of words and phrases that appeal to a reader’s five senses. Writers use sensory details to help the reader imagine how things look, feel, smell, sound, and taste
Imagery
A logical guess that is mad based on facts and ones own knowledge and experience
Inference
A periodical publication issued by a lethal, medical, or other professional organization. The term may also be used to refer to a diary of daily record
Journal
A short, humorous poem composed of five lines. It usually has the rhyme scheme aabba, created by two rhyming couplets followed by a fifth line that rhymes with the first couplet. Usually has a sing-song rhythm
Limerick
A story handed down from the past about a specific person, usually
someone of heroic accomplishments, usually have some basis in historical fact
Legend
