The sequence of events in a short story, novel, or play that drive the story to its conclusion. The plot provides the structural framework authors can use to convey a theme.

the way in which an author presents a character. This can be done directly, by describing their looks, speech, and thoughts, or indirectly, by describing their actions and the impact they have on other people. Remember the acronym STEAL:

the time and place in which a story unfolds. The setting of a story can greatly influence the plot and the characters of a story.

A comparison of two unlike things using like or as.

a comparison of two unlike things by saying that one thing is a dissimilar object or thing.

An exaggeration that cannot possibly be true.

Giving human qualities to nonhuman things

the use of symbols (usually physical objects) to represent ideas or qualities

placing two or more images/symbols side by side to compare, contrast, or create an interesting effect.

when events or words are opposite to what is expected, resulting in surprise, humor, or a deeper meaning emerging from the text.

when something or someone appears to be one thing on the surface, but is quite the opposite in reality.

When the reader or audience knows more about a situation than the characters involved.

When the literal meaning of what a character says is the opposite to what they want to convey.

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English Literacy

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Term	Definition
Plot	The sequence of events in a short story, novel, or play that drive the story to its conclusion. The plot provides the structural framework authors can use to convey a theme.
Characterization	the way in which an author presents a character. This can be done directly, by describing their looks, speech, and thoughts, or indirectly, by describing their actions and the impact they have on other people. Remember the acronym STEAL:
Setting	the time and place in which a story unfolds. The setting of a story can greatly influence the plot and the characters of a story.
Simile	A comparison of two unlike things using like or as.
Metaphor	a comparison of two unlike things by saying that one thing is a dissimilar object or thing.
Hyperbole	An exaggeration that cannot possibly be true.
Personification	Giving human qualities to nonhuman things
Symbolism	the use of symbols (usually physical objects) to represent ideas or qualities
Juxtaposition	placing two or more images/symbols side by side to compare, contrast, or create an interesting effect.
Irony	when events or words are opposite to what is expected, resulting in surprise, humor, or a deeper meaning emerging from the text.
Situational Irony	when something or someone appears to be one thing on the surface, but is quite the opposite in reality.
Dramatic Irony	When the reader or audience knows more about a situation than the characters involved.
Verbal Irony	When the literal meaning of what a character says is the opposite to what they want to convey.

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