WOC vocb summative

Mood

General feeling or atmosphere that a piece of writing creates within the reader

colon

a punctuation mark used to precede a list of items, a quotation, or an expansion or explanation

metaphor

a way of describing something by saying it is something else, even though this is not literally true, to help you understand it better

reflection

serious thought or consideration

Story Arc

the structure of a story that guides the reader through the plot -- clear beginning, middle, and end

Expanded Moment

includes actions, thoughts/feelings, descriptions; showing “time standing still”

Suspense

a story or situation has SUSPENSE when it is exciting because its ending or result is uncertain until it happens

Flashback

interrupts the chronological sequence of events to present scenes or memories from the past, often used to provide context, backstory, or reveal character development

parallelism

exists when phrases within a sentence -- or neighboring sentences -- have the same or similar grammatical structure

Cliff Hanger

occurs  when a story ends suddenly or a plot twist is left unresolved

Stream of Consciousness

writing that tries to capture a continuous flow of a thought process

Enjambment

in verse, the continuation of a sentence without a pause beyond the end of a line, couplet, or stanza

simile

a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid

dialogue

a written or spoken exchange between two or more characters, serving as a form of communication and character development

personification

a figurative language device where writers attribute human qualities, emotions, or actions to inanimate objects, animals, or abstract ideas, making them seem more relatable or vivid

magic 3

the rhetorical technique of using a series of three parallel words, phrases, or clauses (a tricolon) to enhance rhythm, impact, and memorability 

semicolon

connects two closely related independent clauses, offering a pause stronger than a comma but weaker than a period, and highlighting the connection between the two ideas

onomatopoeia

words that imitate or suggest the sounds they describe

alliteration

the repetition of beginning consonant sounds in multiple words in a single line, sentence, or phrase

Imagery

the use of vivid and descriptive language to create mental pictures or sensations in the reader's mind, engaging their senses (sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell)

herring

a misleading clue or piece of information intentionally introduced to distract the reader or characters from the true object or person of interest, often used in mystery or detective stories to create plot twists and unexpected outcomes

pathos

the element that evokes feelings of sympathy, compassion, pity, or sorrow in the reader, often used to connect them emotionally to the characters, themes, or events within a story

Repetition

the deliberate and intentional use of the same word, phrase, or idea multiple times to emphasize a point, create rhythm, or build emotional resonance

ethos

the writer's or speaker's credibility and authority, used to persuade an audience by demonstrating their integrity, expertise, and good character

allusion

an implied or indirect reference to a person, event, place, or work of art that the reader is expected to recognize and understand. It's a shorthand way of conveying meaning and enriching the text by drawing upon shared cultural knowledge

hyphenated modifier

a group of words (often two or more) that function as a single adjective, modifying a noun, and are connected by a hyphen to clarify their joint function

logos

the appeal to logic and reason, where writers use facts, statistics, and reasoned arguments to persuade the reader

irony

whenever a person says something or does something that departs from what they (or we) expect them to say or do

setting

the time, place, and environment in which a story unfolds, acting as more than just a backdrop, but also influencing characters, plots, and themes

Juxtaposition

the act or an instance of placing two or more things side by side often to compare or contrast or to create an interesting effect

hyperbole

exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally

full circle ending

when the climax or falling action returns to the same scene, place, or theme in which the narrative began

symbolism

the use of concrete images to convey or represent abstract ideas

Epiphany

a moment of revelation or insight

chronology

the arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence

em dash

used to denote sudden changes in sentence structure; they are also used (instead of commas) to set off an explanation or emphasis

humor

the quality of being funny

foreshadowing

when an author drops hints regarding what is to happen in the future

tone

the attitude that a character or narrator or author takes towards a given subject

irony

• Verbal irony is when a person says one thing but means the opposite;

• Situational irony is when the opposite of what is expected happens; and

• Dramatic irony is when the audience knows something that characters do not

rhetorical question

a question asked to state a point without an answer needed

expanded Moment

a technique where a writer slows down and dwells on a particular moment or scene, adding rich details and sensory descriptions to emphasize its significance or impact on the reader

cliff Hanger

a plot device that ends a section of a story abruptly, often with a character in a precarious situation or a shocking revelation, leaving the audience in suspense and eager to know what happens next