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Aberdeen Vocabulary

TermDefinition
Author’s Purpose The reason an author writes about a particular topic.
Author's Craft An intentional and deliberate use of organization patterns, text and graphic features, sentence structures, devices, and language to create an effective written work.
Character A person or thing who plays a role in a book.
Climax The highest point in the plot or where the problem reaches its peak
Falling Action after the climax; begins to resolve the conflict
Imagery The use of language to create mental images and sensory impressions.
Figurative Language Language not intended to be taken literally.
Genre The type of work, usually categorized by form, technique, or content.
Metaphor A COMPARISON describing a person or a thing using words not meant to be literal.
Plot sequence of events in a story
Point of View The perspective from which the events in the story are told.
Resolution The story's problem is worked out.
Simile A comparison of two things using the words LIKE or AS.
Sound Device Creates meaning through SOUND to help readers develop visual images.
Setting time and place
Voice The articulation or expression in coherent form, either VERBALLY or in a piece of writing.
Theme The central or universal idea of a literary work.
Text Structure The way or pattern in which an author organizes ideas within a text.
Audience The intended target group for a message.
Conflict The opposition of persons or forces that brings dramatic action.
Literary Devices such as imagery, irony, or foreshadowing
Act a large division of a full-length play
Character Tag Specific phrases or actions displayed by a character.
Rising Action A series of events that build interest and leads to the climax.
Context The words that that follow a specific word in a passage.
Drama A stage play format that is performed.
Exposition Provides important details about the setting and characters.
Scene A subdivision of a play that takes place in the same setting.
Stage Direction Instructions that provide information about the characters, setting, and action.
Word Choice The author's thoughtful use of vocabulary to convey meaning to the reader.
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