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Reading Vocabulary 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| summary | short version of the story |
| plot | the events in a story; what is happening |
| setting | where or when a story takes place |
| simile | a comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as" Example: She is sweet as pie |
| metaphor | a comparison between two unlike things WITHOUT using "like" or "as" Example: Her eyes are sparkling diamonds |
| fact | something that is true and can be proven |
| opinion | thoughts or feelings about a particular subject |
| stanza | a section of a poem |
| speaker | the person telling the story or poem |