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Unit 1 Vocab

Personal Narrative

TermDefinition
Personal Narrative nonfiction writing told in first person by a person involved in the events
Personification giving human characteristics to non-human elements in a story
Dialogue lines of text that represent a person or people speaking. "------."
Theme The underlying message in the story
Authors Purpose The reason the story was written (Persuade, Inform, Entertain)
Point of View (Perspective) The way the author thinks or feels about the situation or events
Tone The attitude or feeling the author writes with
Sequencing To tell a story in order from beginning, to middle, to end
Simile Comparing two thins using LIKE or AS
Metaphor Comparing one thing as if it IS the other WITHOUT using like or as
Close reading The careful analysis of a short text to understand its meaning, structure, and language
Context Clues Information in the reading that can help you figure out and answer questions
Show Don't Tell Using sensory details, action verbs, and dialogue so the reader experiences the story instead of just being told what happened
First-Person Point of View A perspective where the narrator is a character in the story, using pronouns like I, me, my, and we.
Sensory Details Words that appeal to the five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) to bring writing to life.
Transition Words Words or phrases (e.g., first, afterward, suddenly, finally) used to connect ideas and show the order of events.
Reflective Ending (Resolution) The final part of a personal narrative where the author shares what they learned, felt, or how they changed from the experience.
Plot The sequence of events that make up a story (introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution).
Climax The turning point or most exciting, high-emotion moment in the narrative.
Conflict The central struggle, problem, or challenge that the author faces in the story.
Word Choice (Diction) Selecting vivid, specific verbs and adjectives to make writing clear and engaging instead of using weak or repetitive words.
Created by: Mrs.Rios
 

 



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