Comparing one thing to another using "like" or "as". Example: Mr. Lupa is as strong as a gorilla!

When an idea, object, or animal is given human characteristics Example: The stars danced in the sky.

A word that sounds like its meaning. Example: The doorbell buzzed.

The message that the author wants us to learn from the text. Example: A man, fueled by an urge for power due to his own pride, builds a supercomputer. That supercomputer then takes over the world. Theme: Danger of excessive pride

Making a reference to another piece of literature. Example: “I was surprised his nose was not growing like Pinocchio’s.” This refers to the story of Pinocchio, where his nose grew whenever he told a lie.

The sequence of events within a story.

The exposition exposes us to the characters and the setting of the story. We learn about the exposition at the beginning of stories.

Describing characters through actions, physical descriptions, dialogue, thoughts, feeling, and how others respond to them. Example: We learn about Scrooge by his physical descriptions and how he treats others.

Tone and Mood (setting)

How the author makes us feel through the description of the setting. Example: “The river, reflecting the clear blue of the sky, glistened and sparkled as it flowed noiselessly on.” The tone and mood of this sentence is calm and peaceful.

When an author describes two characters, places, or objects completely opposite of each other. Examples can show: beauty and chaos, dark and light, fact and fiction, good and bad, young and old, success and failure

Making a direct comparison between two things. Example: Mrs. Ertzinger's words are the seeds of wisdom.

An extreme exaggeration. Example: It was so cold I saw polar bears wearing jackets.

Language used in a special way in literature to give an effect to the reader. Figurative language includes metaphors, similes, and allusions. For more examples, see metaphor, simile, and allusion.

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Words to Know from our Interactive Notebooks, pages 10-12

Term	Definition
Simile	Comparing one thing to another using "like" or "as". Example: Mr. Lupa is as strong as a gorilla!
Personification	When an idea, object, or animal is given human characteristics Example: The stars danced in the sky.
Onomatopoeia	A word that sounds like its meaning. Example: The doorbell buzzed.
Themes	The message that the author wants us to learn from the text. Example: A man, fueled by an urge for power due to his own pride, builds a supercomputer. That supercomputer then takes over the world. Theme: Danger of excessive pride
Allusion	Making a reference to another piece of literature. Example: “I was surprised his nose was not growing like Pinocchio’s.” This refers to the story of Pinocchio, where his nose grew whenever he told a lie.
Plot	The sequence of events within a story.
Exposition	The exposition exposes us to the characters and the setting of the story. We learn about the exposition at the beginning of stories.
Characterization	Describing characters through actions, physical descriptions, dialogue, thoughts, feeling, and how others respond to them. Example: We learn about Scrooge by his physical descriptions and how he treats others.
Tone and Mood (setting)	How the author makes us feel through the description of the setting. Example: “The river, reflecting the clear blue of the sky, glistened and sparkled as it flowed noiselessly on.” The tone and mood of this sentence is calm and peaceful.
Juxtaposition	When an author describes two characters, places, or objects completely opposite of each other. Examples can show: beauty and chaos, dark and light, fact and fiction, good and bad, young and old, success and failure
Metaphor	Making a direct comparison between two things. Example: Mrs. Ertzinger's words are the seeds of wisdom.
Hyperbole	An extreme exaggeration. Example: It was so cold I saw polar bears wearing jackets.
Figurative language	Language used in a special way in literature to give an effect to the reader. Figurative language includes metaphors, similes, and allusions. For more examples, see metaphor, simile, and allusion.

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