a summary of the text that is free of bias, opinions, emotions, etc.

Prose writing that deals with real people, things, events, and places. True writing.

form of language spoken by people in a particular region or group; the way we speak

two words used together that contradict one another. Jumbo Shrimp, loving hate, heavy lightness

Word, line, or image repeated for emphasis

Comparison between two things; looking for similarities

there is a contradiction between what a character thinks and what the reader or audience knows to be true. The audience knows something that the character does not.

a figure of speech in which like or as is used to make a comparison of two basically unlike ideas; she runs like a cheetah.

Repetition of consonant sounds in words that are close together

an event occurs that directly contradicts the expectations of the characters, the reader, or the audience.

literary device where something stands for or represents something else

a division or type of literature; there are three major genres: prose, poetry, drama

The central message, insight, or opinion in a work