When two or more words in a group of words begin with the same sound (usually, the same letter or group of letters). For example: Fred’s frozen french fries.

Extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect; an extravagant statement that is not meant to be taken literally. For example: “I almost died of boredom.”

An expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its literal words. For example, “it’s raining cats and dogs” is an idiom that means it’s raining really hard.

Language that portrays sensory experiences, or experiences of the five senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. Authors use imagery to heighten the emotional effect of their writing. Imagery often uses colors we can picture.

The comparison of two unlike things to illuminate a particular quality. For example, “Karen was a ray of sunshine” is a metaphor in which suggests that Karen was happy.

When two unlike things are compared—using like or as—to illuminate a particular quality. “Randy’s voice is like melted chocolate” is a simile that suggests that Randy’s voice is smooth and warm.

The use of words whose sounds imitate the sounds of what they describe, such as hiss, murmur, growl, honk, and buzz.

Describing nonhuman animals, objects, or ideas as though they possess human qualities or emotions. For example: “The moon smiled down at her.”

The feeling the reader gets from a work of literature. For example, the mood could be calm, creepy, romantic, sad, or tense.

When something happens that is the reverse of what you expected; for example, calling a very tall person “Tiny”.

The sequence of events in a story. The plot includes what happens at the beginning, the main problem that the main character faces, the climax, and the resolution (how things end).

The environment in which a story takes place, including the time period, the location, and the surroundings.

The means through which an author reveals a character’s personality.

A story’s central message or moral.

A scene in a story that occurred before the present time in the story. Flashbacks provide background information about events happening during the current narration. They may be presented as memories, dreams, or stories of the past told by characters.

Clues or hints about something that is going to happen later in the story. Authors use foreshadowing to build suspense and to prepare the reader for what happens later.

When two characters speak to each other.

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Term	Definition
Alliteration	When two or more words in a group of words begin with the same sound (usually, the same letter or group of letters). For example: Fred’s frozen french fries.
Hyperbole	Extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect; an extravagant statement that is not meant to be taken literally. For example: “I almost died of boredom.”
idiom	An expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its literal words. For example, “it’s raining cats and dogs” is an idiom that means it’s raining really hard.
Imagery	Language that portrays sensory experiences, or experiences of the five senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. Authors use imagery to heighten the emotional effect of their writing. Imagery often uses colors we can picture.
Metaphor	The comparison of two unlike things to illuminate a particular quality. For example, “Karen was a ray of sunshine” is a metaphor in which suggests that Karen was happy.
Simile	When two unlike things are compared—using like or as—to illuminate a particular quality. “Randy’s voice is like melted chocolate” is a simile that suggests that Randy’s voice is smooth and warm.
Onomatopoeia	The use of words whose sounds imitate the sounds of what they describe, such as hiss, murmur, growl, honk, and buzz.
Personification	Describing nonhuman animals, objects, or ideas as though they possess human qualities or emotions. For example: “The moon smiled down at her.”
Mood	The feeling the reader gets from a work of literature. For example, the mood could be calm, creepy, romantic, sad, or tense.
Irony	When something happens that is the reverse of what you expected; for example, calling a very tall person “Tiny”.
Plot	The sequence of events in a story. The plot includes what happens at the beginning, the main problem that the main character faces, the climax, and the resolution (how things end).
Setting	The environment in which a story takes place, including the time period, the location, and the surroundings.
Characterization	The means through which an author reveals a character’s personality.
Theme	A story’s central message or moral.
Flashback	A scene in a story that occurred before the present time in the story. Flashbacks provide background information about events happening during the current narration. They may be presented as memories, dreams, or stories of the past told by characters.
Foreshadowing	Clues or hints about something that is going to happen later in the story. Authors use foreshadowing to build suspense and to prepare the reader for what happens later.
Dialogue	When two characters speak to each other.
Drama	A play

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