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English vocab 1
vocabulary english words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Simile | A figure of speech that makes a compariso between two unlike thingsusing the words "like or as" |
| Metaphor | A figure of speech that makes acomparison between two unlike things without using the words " like or as" |
| Setting | The place andtime inwhich the action of the story takes place. Example: morning |
| Foreshadowing | A writer's use of hints or clues to indicate events and situations that will occur later in the plot |
| Imagery | Consists of descriptive words and/or phrases that appeal to one of the five senses |
| Tone | The attitude a writer takes towards th subject |
| Mood | The feeling or atmosphere hat the writer creates in a story |
| Symbol | A peron ,place ,and activily or an object that stands for something beyod itself |
| Suspense | Howa reader feels when he/she becomes involved in a story and is eager to know the outcome of the plot. ( Example: a reader may feel excited or tense wating for the end of the story.) |
| Voice | A writer's unique use of language that allows a reader to "hear" a personality in his\her writing |
| Conflict | A struggle between two opposing forces in the plot |
| External Conflict | when a charter is pitted against an outside force or physical obstacle |
| Internal Conflict | A conflict that occurs within a character |
| Irony | The contrast between appearance and reality |
| Characterization | The method a writer uses to develop characters |
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