vocab 1.3-1.4

Juxtaposition

Placing two things close together to show their differences or connections.

Apostrophe

Talking to something non-living or someone absent as if they could respond.

Bias

A preference or dislike that may be unfair.

Eucatastrophe

A sudden good turn in a story that saves the hero from disaster.

Caricature

An exaggerated picture or description for humor.

Compare

Looking at similarities and differences.

Character

A person in a story, either simple or complex.

Contrast

Looking at differences between things.

Foreshadowing

Giving hints about what will happen later in the story.

Idiom

• phrase that doesn’t mean what the words say

Allegory

A story with a hidden meaning or lesson.

Atmosphere

The mood or feeling of a story.

Climax

The most exciting part of a story where the main conflict peaks.

Denouement

The ending part of a story where things are resolved.

Exposition

The part where background information is given.

Foil

A character opposite to the main character, highlighting their traits.

Genre

A category for stories, like mystery or romance.

Metaphor

Saying one thing is another to compare them.

Pathos

Persuading by making the audience feel emotions.

Synecdoche

Using a part to represent the whole or vice versa.

Ethos

Persuading by showing trustworthiness.

Logos

Persuading by using logic and facts.