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  • adj. lacking in self-confidence; shy
    strident
    despondent
    augment
    diffident
  • n. courage and determination
    tackle
    mettle
    venal
    genteel
  • excerpt
    A group of lines in a poem
    the opposite of exaggeration
    a passage selected from a larger work
    The time and place of a story
  • Onomatopoeia
    A struggle between two opposing forces.
    A word that imitates the sound it represents.
    Problem between two outside forces
    Problem that arises in the story
  • stanza
    A group of lines in a poem
    negligence
    I am busy as a bee.
    arranged in order of time
  • adj. free from restrictions
    fetid
    mettle
    genteel
    unfettered
  • n. complete disorder
    prate
    bigot
    argot
    chaos
  • Static character
    a character who does not change throughout the text
    a character who displays multiple traits
    a character who changes throughout the text
    a character in opposition to the protagonist
  • adj. capable of betraying trust, especially if bribed
    mettle
    venal
    extol
    fetid
  • hyperbole definition
    extreme exaggeration
    the opposite of exaggeration
    Bastion
    extradite
  • dialogue
    Problem between two outside forces
    Communication between two or more people
    Repetition of vowel sounds
    A struggle between two opposing forces.
  • n. belief or trust
    retinue
    clement
    condone
    credence
  • significance
    Communication between two or more people
    Problem that arises in the story
    a character who does not change throughout the text
    Importance; How does the information matter to the piece?
  • v. to turn over or deliver to the legal jurisdiction of another government or authority
    strident
    prate
    extradite
    ostracize
  • simile
    comparing two things using like or as
    A comparison using like or as
    copious
    A group of lines in a poem
  • v. to force someone into military service; n. someone forced into military service
    conscript
    condone
    candid
    conflate
  • 3rd person limited
    The narrator is a character in the story. ( I, me, my, we, our )
    the narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character
    The reason something happens and the result of it happening.
    when a reader is aware of something that a character isn't
  • alliteration definition
    Repetition of vowel sounds
    the opposite of exaggeration
    what a piece of writing is mainly about
    the repetition of beginning consanant sounds
  • symbolism
    A person, place or object which has a meaning in itself but suggests other
    a scene in a movie, novel, etc., set in a time earlier than the main story.
    The reason something happens and the result of it happening.
    A figure of speech in which what is said is the opposite of what is meant
  • setting
    The reason something happens and the result of it happening.
    The repetition of beginning consanant sounds
    The main conflict in a story
    The context in time and place in which the action of a story
  • Antagonist
    a character in opposition to the protagonist
    the opposite of exaggeration
    a character who displays multiple traits
    a character who changes throughout the text
  • v. to forgive or overlook an offense
    candid
    conflate
    condone
    collate
  • n. a worn-out idea or overused expression
    elude
    cliche
    chaos
    collate
  • v. to enlarge; to increase in amount or intensity
    adamant
    clement
    augment
    solvent
  • n. followers or servants who accompany an important person
    retinue
    mettle
    credence
    fetid
  • adj. professed but not necessarily true
    ostracize
    irascible
    appease
    ostensible
  • sequential
    arranged in order of time
    Forming or following a logical order or sequence.
    comparing two things using like or as
    He is a walking dictionary.
  • n. the formal or official way of correctly doing something
    protocol
    rancor
    extol
    prate
  • n. a mystery; something seemingly inexplicable
    fetid
    cliche
    bigot
    enigma
  • simile example
    She is as playful as a kitten.
    The time and place of a story
    I am busy as a bee.
    He is a walking dictionary.
  • Flat character
    a character who changes throughout the text
    a character who does not change throughout the text
    a character who is summed up in one or two traits (Examples: Valvert; LeBre
    character who is essential for the plot to advance/move
  • summary
    A retelling of the most important parts of what was read.
    A regular pattern of rhyming words in a poem
    Exceeding the usual, proper, or normal
    The time and place of a story
  • Theme
    a character who changes throughout the text
    when a reader is aware of something that a character isn't
    Universal truth the reader learns through the character's actions
    In literature, the perspective from which a story is told.
  • n. one who merely dabbles in an art or science
    collate
    clement
    dilettante
    mettle
  • metaphor
    comparing two things using like or as
    A comparison using like or as
    A comparison of two unlike things without using the word like or as.
    A comparison of two different things that are similar in some way
  • personification example
    Rita heard the last piece of pie calling her name.
    The time and place of a story
    a passage selected from a larger work
    That game was a piece of cake!
  • adj. easily angered
    tackle
    nuance
    irascible
    Bastion
  • n. a strong defense or fort (or something likened to it)
    Bastion
    argot
    jettison
    maudlin
  • assumption
    A belief or statement taken for granted without proof.
    Problem between two outside forces
    a passage selected from a larger work
    A word that imitates the sound it represents.
  • allusion and metaphor example
    He is such a Romeo with the ladies.
    He is a walking dictionary.
    She is as playful as a kitten.
    Problem that arises in the story
  • n. having a buoyant, self-confident air; brisk and crisp
    elude
    rancor
    expunge
    jaunty
  • onomatopoeia example
    I hit the car parked on the side of the road with a whack!
    Rita heard the last piece of pie calling her name.
    main character in the text; sometimes called the hero
    A regular pattern of rhyming words in a poem
  • metaphor example
    dictionary definition
    She is as playful as a kitten.
    The time and place of a story
    He is a walking dictionary.
  • adj. unyielding; firm in opinion
    augment
    clement
    argot
    adamant
  • v. to combine into one
    collate
    prate
    condone
    conflate
  • Secondary character
    character who is essential for the plot to advance/move
    character who is not essential for the plot to advance but they still have
    a character who does not change throughout the text
    a character who is summed up in one or two traits (Examples: Valvert; LeBre
  • 3rd person omniscient
    arranged in order of time
    narrator is all-knowing
    Bastion
    jettison
  • n. extreme hatred or ill will
    candid
    argot
    torpor
    rancor
  • Plot
    Communication between two or more people
    Sequence of events in a story that solves the conflict
    the piece of literature you just read
    Forming or following a logical order or sequence.
  • anecdote
    Forming or following a logical order or sequence.
    A character's reason for behaving a certain way that impacts the plot
    A word that imitates the sound it represents.
    a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
  • Conflict
    Problem that arises in the story
    A group of lines in a poem
    The time and place of a story
    Problem between two outside forces
  • n. one who is intolerant of differences in others
    chaos
    bigot
    argot
    extol
  • alliteration and simile example
    ostensible
    irascible
    appease
    I am busy as a bee.
  • the selection
    The time and place of a story
    the opposite of exaggeration
    the piece of literature you just read
    A group of lines in a poem
  • objective
    Fair; not influenced by emotions
    dictionary definition
    arranged in order of time
    The time and place of a story
  • excessive
    Exceeding the usual, proper, or normal
    A comparison using like or as
    arranged in order of time
    comparing two things using like or as
  • n. an expert in matters of culture, food, or wine
    conflate
    connoisseur
    condone
    copious
  • understatement
    To indirectly say or show
    the opposite of exaggeration
    dictionary definition
    extreme exaggeration
  • v. to escape notice; to get away from
    cliche
    fetid
    elude
    expunge
  • hyperbole example
    She is as playful as a kitten.
    I am so hungry that I could eat a horse!
    A group of lines in a poem
    I am busy as a bee.
  • adj. having a bad odor
    fetid
    elude
    extol
    candid
  • idiom and metaphor example
    That game was a piece of cake!
    arranged in order of time
    I am busy as a bee.
    The time and place of a story
  • Suspense
    Sequence of events in a story that solves the conflict
    finding similarities and differences between 2 things
    A feeling of uncertainty and curiosity about what will happen next in a sto
    A retelling of the most important parts of what was read.
  • allegory
    A word that imitates the sound it represents.
    A struggle when the character has to make a decision
    A literary work in which characters, objects, or actions represent abstract
    Problem within a character (character v/s self)
  • adj. stealthy; secretive
    prate
    furtive
    Bastion
    fetid
  • n. special words or phrases used by a specific group of people
    prate
    chaos
    bigot
    argot
  • author's purpose
    The narrator is a character in the story. ( I, me, my, we, our )
    a character in opposition to the protagonist
    The reason the author has for writing (to inform, persuade, or entertain)
    The reason something happens and the result of it happening.
  • adj. polite and respectable manner
    extol
    venal
    genteel
    mettle
  • adj. able to pay all debts and financial obligations
    augment
    solvent
    clement
    strident
  • Resolution
    The last part of the plot where the conflict has been fixed or resolved
    Second part of the plot that grabs the readers' attention
    First part of the plot that introduces the characters, setting, and conflic
    Third part of the plot that has multiple events that build suspense
  • v. to praise highly
    argot
    bigot
    extol
    genteel
  • to advance
    when a reader is aware of something that a character isn't
    A comparison of two different things that are similar in some way
    Sequence of events in a story that solves the conflict
    to help an idea grow; to add to an idea so that it continues grow in comple
  • n. the equipment for a specific activity
    mettle
    tackle
    irascible
    extol
  • adj. merciful; lenient
    adamant
    augment
    solvent
    clement
  • v. to cast overboard; to discard
    retinue
    mettle
    jettison
    Bastion
  • internal conflict
    A struggle when the character has to make a decision
    Problem within a character (character v/s self)
    A struggle between two opposing forces.
    a passage selected from a larger work
  • Climax
    First part of the plot that introduces the characters, setting, and conflic
    Second part of the plot that grabs the readers' attention
    Fourth part of the plot that is the most exciting moment of the story; turn
    Third part of the plot that has multiple events that build suspense
  • 1st person point of view
    when a reader is aware of something that a character isn't
    main character in the text; sometimes called the hero
    The narrator is a character in the story. ( I, me, my, we, our )
    Problem within a character (character v/s self)
  • text structure
    The structure of the text or how the author chooses to organize the text.
    main character in the text; sometimes called the hero
    a character who does not change throughout the text
    a character who changes throughout the text
  • v. to erase or eliminate
    expunge
    extol
    jaunty
    elude
  • Exposition
    First part of the plot that introduces the characters, setting, and conflic
    Second part of the plot that grabs the readers' attention
    The last part of the plot where the conflict has been fixed or resolved
    Third part of the plot that has multiple events that build suspense
  • cause/effect
    The reason something happens and the result of it happening.
    A word that imitates the sound it represents.
    He is such a Romeo with the ladies.
    That game was a piece of cake!
  • analogy
    A comparison using like or as
    comparing two things using like or as
    A comparison of two different things that are similar in some way
    A comparison of two unlike things without using the word like or as.
  • n. a professional soldier hired by a foreign army
    venal
    mercenary
    solvent
    redress
  • Protagonist
    a character who does not change throughout the text
    a character who changes throughout the text
    main character in the text; sometimes called the hero
    a character who displays multiple traits
  • personification definition
    A group of lines in a poem
    I am busy as a bee.
    comparing two things using like or as
    giving human qualities to inanimate objects
  • Foreshadowing
    The reason the author has for writing (to inform, persuade, or entertain)
    Fourth part of the plot that is the most exciting moment of the story; turn
    The last part of the plot where the conflict has been fixed or resolved
    Clues that drop hints about the plot (occurs in exposition, narrative hook,
  • Falling Action
    Third part of the plot that has multiple events that build suspense
    The last part of the plot where the conflict has been fixed or resolved
    The fifth part of a story after the climax and before the very end where th
    when the narrator refers to one of the characters (or the reader) as "You"
  • Primary character
    a character in opposition to the protagonist
    a character who does not change throughout the text
    character who is essential for the plot to advance/move
    a character who displays multiple traits
  • dramatic irony
    when a reader is aware of something that a character isn't
    what a piece of writing is mainly about
    a character in opposition to the protagonist
    the repetition of beginning consanant sounds
  • allusion definition
    A reference to what will happen in the future.
    A retelling of the most important parts of what was read.
    A reference to the time and place of the story.
    A reference to a the Bible, history, etc.
  • allusion
    Sequence of events in a story that solves the conflict
    A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of
    A retelling of the most important parts of what was read.
    A reference to a famous person, place, event, literary work, or work of art
  • v. to arrange into the proper order, especially documents
    collate
    cliche
    conflate
    condone
  • flashback
    a scene in a movie, novel, etc., set in a time earlier than the main story.
    main character in the text; sometimes called the hero
    A retelling of the most important parts of what was read.
    Sequence of events in a story that solves the conflict
  • Flashback
    Sequence of events in a story that solves the conflict
    A scene that interrupts the normal chronological sequence of events in a st
    character who is not essential for the plot to advance but they still have
    a scene in a movie, novel, etc., set in a time earlier than the main story.
  • situational irony
    A retelling of the most important parts of what was read.
    I hit the car parked on the side of the road with a whack!
    In literature, the perspective from which a story is told.
    An outcome that turns out to be very different from what was expected
  • adj. to captivate as though spellbound
    enthrall
    venal
    genteel
    enigma
  • Narrative Hook
    First part of the plot that introduces the characters, setting, and conflic
    Third part of the plot that has multiple events that build suspense
    a character who changes throughout the text
    Second part of the plot that grabs the readers' attention
  • foreshadowing
    A narrative device that hints at coming events; often builds suspense or an
    A text structure that presents a problem and offers solutions to solve the
    Third part of the plot that has multiple events that build suspense
    A feeling of uncertainty and curiosity about what will happen next in a sto
  • adj. harsh sounding; grating
    diffident
    solvent
    credence
    strident
  • Motivation
    a character in opposition to the protagonist
    A character's reason for behaving a certain way that impacts the plot
    a character who changes throughout the text
    a character who does not change throughout the text
  • Rising Action
    The last part of the plot where the conflict has been fixed or resolved
    Third part of the plot that has multiple events that build suspense
    Second part of the plot that grabs the readers' attention
    First part of the plot that introduces the characters, setting, and conflic
  • Dynamic character
    a character who does not change throughout the text
    a character who changes throughout the text
    a character in opposition to the protagonist
    a character who displays multiple traits
  • adj. feeling gloomy or hopeless
    solvent
    diffident
    strident
    despondent
  • Foil
    A character's reason for behaving a certain way that impacts the plot
    character who is not essential for the plot to advance but they still have
    character who is a contrast to another character so we can see their differ
    character a protagonist trusts with his secrets so that we learn about the
  • to expose
    to reveal
    torpor
    solvent
    genteel
  • 2nd person point of view
    I hit the car parked on the side of the road with a whack!
    when a reader is aware of something that a character isn't
    when the narrator refers to one of the characters (or the reader) as "You"
    Second part of the plot that grabs the readers' attention
  • External conflict
    Problem that arises in the story
    Communication between two or more people
    A struggle between two opposing forces.
    Problem between two outside forces
  • metaphor definition
    comparing two things without using like or as; it is a DIRECT comparison
    A comparison of two unlike things without using the word like or as.
    comparing two things using like or as
    A comparison using like or as
  • parallelism
    similarity of structure in a pair or series of related words, phrases, or c
    A comparison of two unlike things without using the word like or as.
    main character in the text; sometimes called the hero
    Rita heard the last piece of pie calling her name.
  • Internal conflict
    Problem within a character (character v/s self)
    A struggle when the character has to make a decision
    Problem that arises in the story
    Problem between two outside forces
  • chronological
    extreme exaggeration
    arranged in order of time
    narrator is all-knowing
    rancor
  • Confidante
    the narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character
    character a protagonist trusts with his secrets so that we learn about the
    A character's reason for behaving a certain way that impacts the plot
    character who is essential for the plot to advance/move
  • n. a state of sluggish mental or physical activity; a state of not caring
    rancor
    argot
    torpor
    chaos
  • conflict
    A struggle between two opposing forces.
    Problem between two outside forces
    Communication between two or more people
    a passage selected from a larger work
  • v. to make right; to correct
    credence
    redress
    retinue
    genteel
  • to imply
    The time and place of a story
    I am busy as a bee.
    To indirectly say or show
    to reveal
  • main idea
    He is a walking dictionary.
    what a piece of writing is mainly about
    the piece of literature you just read
    A group of lines in a poem
  • adj. honest and straightforward; blunt
    candid
    rancor
    maudlin
    condone
  • verbal irony
    Sequence of events in a story that solves the conflict
    A figure of speech in which what is said is the opposite of what is meant
    The reason something happens and the result of it happening.
    A retelling of the most important parts of what was read.
  • onomatopoeia definition
    the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named
    A comparison of two different things that are similar in some way
    Forming or following a logical order or sequence.
    when a reader is aware of something that a character isn't
  • n. careless neglect, often resulting in injury
    nuance
    retinue
    negligence
    credence
  • v. to calm; to make satisfied (often only temporary)
    adamant
    appease
    prate
    expunge
  • rhyme scheme
    A regular pattern of rhyming words in a poem
    arranged in order of time
    what a piece of writing is mainly about
    A group of lines in a poem
  • denotation
    despondent
    diffident
    dictionary definition
    disparity
  • assonance
    retinue
    dictionary definition
    Repetition of vowel sounds
    jettison
  • Round characer
    A comparison using like or as
    a character in opposition to the protagonist
    a character who changes throughout the text
    a character who displays multiple traits
  • simile definition
    Fair; not influenced by emotions
    A group of lines in a poem
    comparing two things using like or as
    A comparison using like or as
  • adj. wild and drunken
    candid
    maudlin
    bacchanalian
    Bastion
  • v. to talk pointlessly and at length
    mettle
    elude
    prate
    chaos
  • v. to banish; to shut out from a group or society by common consent
    tackle
    ostensible
    ostracize
    extradite
  • adj. numerous; large in quantity
    chaos
    collate
    copious
    condone
  • compare/contrast
    finding similarities and differences between 2 things
    Fair; not influenced by emotions
    giving human qualities to inanimate objects
    The time and place of a story
  • point of view
    In literature, the perspective from which a story is told.
    a passage selected from a larger work
    The time and place of a story
    a character in opposition to the protagonist
  • problem/solution
    Sequence of events in a story that solves the conflict
    In literature, the perspective from which a story is told.
    A text structure that presents a problem and offers solutions to solve the
    The structure of the text or how the author chooses to organize the text.
  • adj. foolishly sentimental; ridiculously emotional
    Bastion
    jaunty
    candid
    maudlin
  • n. inequality; difference
    jaunty
    extradite
    disparity
    prate
  • n. a slight or subtle degree of difference
    rancor
    retinue
    nuance
    prate
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