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simile

a comparison between two unlike things using like or as

<p>a comparison between two unlike things using like or as</p>
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metaphor

a direct comparison between two unlike things

<p>a direct comparison between two unlike things</p>
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hyperbole

an extreme exaggeration used to show strong feeling or create humor

<p>an extreme exaggeration used to show strong feeling or create humor</p>
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personification

giving human qualities (like feelings or actions) to animals or objects

<p>giving human qualities (like feelings or actions) to animals or objects</p>
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alliteration

repetition of beginning consonant sounds in nearby words

<p>repetition of beginning consonant sounds in nearby words</p>
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onomatopoeia

a word that imitates or sounds like what it describes

<p>a word that imitates or sounds like what it describes</p>
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consonance

repetition of consonant sounds within or at the end of nearby words

<p>repetition of consonant sounds within or at the end of nearby words</p>
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rhyme

repetition of ending sounds in words

<p>repetition of ending sounds in words</p>
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rhythm

the beat or pattern of sounds in writing

<p>the beat or pattern of sounds in writing</p>
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repetition

repeating words or phrases to emphasize an idea or create rhythm

<p>repeating words or phrases to emphasize an idea or create rhythm</p>
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stanza

a group of lines in a poem, like a paragraph

<p>a group of lines in a poem, like a paragraph</p>
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speaker

the voice or character speaking in a poem

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imagery

descriptive language that appeals to the senses

<p>descriptive language that appeals to the senses</p>
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conflict

the main problem or struggle in a story

<p>the main problem or struggle in a story</p>
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internal conflict

a struggle inside a character's mind

<p>a struggle inside a character's mind</p>
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external conflict

a struggle with an outside force

<p>a struggle with an outside force</p>
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individual vs. individual

character vs. another character

<p>character vs. another character</p>
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individual vs. nature

character vs. natural forces

<p>character vs. natural forces</p>
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individual vs. society

character vs. rules or laws

<p>character vs. rules or laws</p>
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individual vs. technology

character vs. machines

<p>character vs. machines</p>
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individual vs. self

character vs. their own thoughts or fears

<p>character vs. their own thoughts or fears</p>
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exposition

The beginning of the story where characters, setting, and basic situation are introduced.

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initiating event

The event that starts the main conflict.

<p>The event that starts the main conflict.</p>
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rising action

Events that build suspense and develop the conflict.

<p>Events that build suspense and develop the conflict.</p>
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climax

The most exciting or important moment; the turning point.

<p>The most exciting or important moment; the turning point.</p>
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falling action

Events that happen after the climax and begin to wrap up the story.

<p>Events that happen after the climax and begin to wrap up the story.</p>
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resolution

The ending where the conflict is solved.

<p>The ending where the conflict is solved.</p>
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tone

The author's attitude toward the subject (serious, funny, sad, etc.).

<p>The author's attitude toward the subject (serious, funny, sad, etc.).</p>
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theme

The main message or lesson of the story.

<p>The main message or lesson of the story.</p>
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character

A person, animal, or figure in a story.

<p>A person, animal, or figure in a story.</p>
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character traits

Words that describe a character's personality.

<p>Words that describe a character's personality.</p>
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static character

A character who does NOT change.

<p>A character who does NOT change.</p>
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dynamic character

A character who changes or learns a lesson.

<p>A character who changes or learns a lesson.</p>
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protagonist

The main character

<p>The main character</p>
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antagonist

The character who opposes the protagonist.

<p>The character who opposes the protagonist.</p>
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narrator

The person telling the story

<p>The person telling the story</p>
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first person point of view

The narrator is in the story and uses "I" or "me."

<p>The narrator is in the story and uses "I" or "me."</p>
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third person point of view

The narrator is outside the story and use the pronouns "he", "she," or "they"

<p>The narrator is outside the story and use the pronouns "he", "she," or "they"</p>
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third person point of view limited

The narrator knows the thoughts/feelings of ONE character.

<p>The narrator knows the thoughts/feelings of ONE character.</p>
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third person point of view omniscient

The narrator knows the thoughts/feelings of ALL characters.

<p>The narrator knows the thoughts/feelings of ALL characters.</p>
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statistics

Numbers or data used to support a point.

<p>Numbers or data used to support a point.</p>
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boldface

Dark, thick print used to highlight words.

<p>Dark, thick print used to highlight words.</p>
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italics

Slanted text used for emphasis or titles.

<p>Slanted text used for emphasis or titles.</p>
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subheadings

Titles that divide sections of text.

<p>Titles that divide sections of text.</p>
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sidebar

Extra information placed beside the main text.

<p>Extra information placed beside the main text.</p>
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author's purpose

The reason the author wrote the text

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facts

Information that can be proven true.

<p>Information that can be proven true.</p>
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opinion

A belief or feeling; usually includes adjectives to describe the author's viewpoint

<p>A belief or feeling; usually includes adjectives to describe the author's viewpoint</p>
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bias

When the author strongly favors one side.

<p>When the author strongly favors one side.</p>
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anecdotes

Short personal stories used to make a point.

<p>Short personal stories used to make a point.</p>
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synonyms

Words with similar meanings.

<p>Words with similar meanings.</p>
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antonyms

Words with opposite meanings.

<p>Words with opposite meanings.</p>
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root/base word

The main part of a word.

<p>The main part of a word.</p>
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prefix

A word part added to the beginning.

<p>A word part added to the beginning.</p>
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suffix

A word part added to the end.

<p>A word part added to the end.</p>
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cause/effect

Shows why something happens and the result. Signal words: because, so, since, consequently, as a result, therefore, leads to

<p>Shows why something happens and the result. Signal words: because, so, since, consequently, as a result, therefore, leads to</p>
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compare/contrast

Shows similarities and differences. Signal words: However, but, similarly, on the other hand, in contrast, likewise, different

<p>Shows similarities and differences. Signal words: However, but, similarly, on the other hand, in contrast, likewise, different</p>
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problem/solution

A problem is presented and ways it was solved. Signal words: Problem, solution, challenge, solve, issue, resolved, fix, query

<p>A problem is presented and ways it was solved. Signal words: Problem, solution, challenge, solve, issue, resolved, fix, query</p>
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description

Gives details about a topic. Signal words: For example, such as, specifically, to illustrate, characteristics, in addition

<p>Gives details about a topic. Signal words: For example, such as, specifically, to illustrate, characteristics, in addition</p>
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sequence

Events are listed in order of steps Signal words: First, next, then, last

<p>Events are listed in order of steps Signal words: First, next, then, last</p>
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chronological

Events in time order Signal words: First, then, finally, before, after, next, later, now

<p>Events in time order Signal words: First, then, finally, before, after, next, later, now</p>
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plot

Sequence of events in a story

<p>Sequence of events in a story</p>