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Term | Definition |
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myth | a traditional story that explains beliefs, customs, or natural phenomenon through the actions of gods or heroes |
sentence structure | the way a sentence is arranged grammatically |
entice | to attract (someone, your reader) especially by offering or showing them something that is appealing or interesting |
plot | the sequence of events that make up a story |
sentence fluency | the readability of your writing |
elaborate | to give more details about something; to discuss something more fully |
character | people, animals, or imaginary creatures that take part in a story |
characterization | the methods a writer uses to develop characters through details, descriptions, actions, & dialogue |
character trait | the way a person or a character in a book acts it’s a part of their personality and it comes from inside |
Natural phenomenon | an interesting fact or event that is unusual or difficult to explain and understand fully. not man-made, having to do with nature |
conflict | a struggle, problem, or obstacle in a story |
setting | the time and place in which a story takes place |
theme | a writer’s central idea or main message about life |
exposition | background information or events necessary to understand a story |
rising action | the key events, conflicts and complications that develop a story |
climax | the peak of the action the most intense or suspenseful moment often represents a turning point in the story |
resolution | the end result or conclusion - “tying up any loose ends” |
textual evidence | details from the text that support your opinion |
symbol | a figurative use of an object or image so that it |