A figure of speech that compares two things; does NOT use the words like or as. Example: She had a heart of gold.

A literary term used to describe the events that make up a story.

The lesson or moral of a story. Example: The theme of the story was to never give up.

An author's use of the five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) to enhance writing.

A part taken from a longer work. Example: A chapter is an excerpt of a novel.

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WOW Words Week Three

Term	Definition
Metaphor	A figure of speech that compares two things; does NOT use the words like or as. Example: She had a heart of gold.
Plot	A literary term used to describe the events that make up a story.
Theme	The lesson or moral of a story. Example: The theme of the story was to never give up.
Sensory Language	An author's use of the five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) to enhance writing.
Excerpt	A part taken from a longer work. Example: A chapter is an excerpt of a novel.