a word part, such as a prefix or suffix Examples

the repetition of beginning consonant sounds through a sequence of words. Example- repetition of beginning consonant sounds through a sequence of words. Example: "While I nodded, nearly napping..."

an indirect reference within a literary text to something outside the text (for example, the Bible, a myth, another literary work, a painting, or a piece of music)

Figurative language that makes comparisons in unexpected ways

a particular way a writer crafts places in text. Those places where writers do particular things with words that go beyond just choosing the ones they need to get the meaning across.

a personal and largely unreasoned judgment either for or against a particular person, position, or thing; a prejudice.

the central unifying element which ties together all other elements of the text.

a debatable statement or thesis that is an element of argument.

a struggle or clash between opposing characters or forces (external conflict) or the character's emotions (internal conflict).

coordinate adjectives

a series of general, opinionated adjectives that modify the same noun.

the emotional meaning attached to a word, such as cheap vs. inexpensive

a claim that negates or disagrees with the claim/thesis.

the most specific or literal meaning of a word. The dictionary meaning.

careful word choice in speaking and writing.

text written to explain or convey information about a specific topic.

a brief story told in poetry or prose that contains a moral or a practical lesson about life.

descriptive language that isn't literal. Examples

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Term	Definition
affix	a word part, such as a prefix or suffix Examples
alliteration	the repetition of beginning consonant sounds through a sequence of words. Example- repetition of beginning consonant sounds through a sequence of words. Example: "While I nodded, nearly napping..."
allusion	an indirect reference within a literary text to something outside the text (for example, the Bible, a myth, another literary work, a painting, or a piece of music)
analogy	Figurative language that makes comparisons in unexpected ways
author's craft	a particular way a writer crafts places in text. Those places where writers do particular things with words that go beyond just choosing the ones they need to get the meaning across.
bias	a personal and largely unreasoned judgment either for or against a particular person, position, or thing; a prejudice.
central idea	the central unifying element which ties together all other elements of the text.
claim	a debatable statement or thesis that is an element of argument.
conflict	a struggle or clash between opposing characters or forces (external conflict) or the character's emotions (internal conflict).
coordinate adjectives	a series of general, opinionated adjectives that modify the same noun.
connotation	the emotional meaning attached to a word, such as cheap vs. inexpensive
counter claim	a claim that negates or disagrees with the claim/thesis.
denotation	the most specific or literal meaning of a word. The dictionary meaning.
diction	careful word choice in speaking and writing.
expository text	text written to explain or convey information about a specific topic.
fable	a brief story told in poetry or prose that contains a moral or a practical lesson about life.
figurative language	descriptive language that isn't literal. Examples

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