Meanings and emotions associated with a word that go beyond its dictionary definition, or denotation. Words that have similar meanings may have different connotations. For example, you could describe someone who rarely changes his mind as determined or pi

Imaginative comparisons in which one thing is described in terms of another. Figures of speech are not meant to be understood on a literal level. Common examples are metaphor (The bird’s song is an aria on wing), simile (The bird sings like a piccolo), an

Language that appeals to one or more of the five senses_sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch.

The writer's attitude toward a subject or a character, or toward the audience. When people speak, their tone of voice gives added mean- ing to what they say. Writers must use written language to create simi- lar effects.

The overall feeling or atmosphere of a work of literature. Diction and figures of speech both contribute to mood. The setting of a story also helps to create mood.

The topic of a work of literature. The subject can usually be stated in a single word or phrase, such as love, war, childhood, growing up, aging.

A broad statement that applies to many individuals, experi- ences, situations, or observations. A generalization is a kind of conclu- sion that is drawn after considering as many facts as possible. Themes are expressed as generalizations.

Genres The different forms of literature. Genres include short stories, novels, plays, and poems.

Universalthemes Themesthatcanbefoundinliteraturefromdifferenttimes, countries, and cultures. Universal themes cross genres as well as national boundaries, languages, customs, and historic periods. An example of a universal theme is: A hero often must sacr

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Connotations	Meanings and emotions associated with a word that go beyond its dictionary definition, or denotation. Words that have similar meanings may have different connotations. For example, you could describe someone who rarely changes his mind as determined or pi
Figures of speech	Imaginative comparisons in which one thing is described in terms of another. Figures of speech are not meant to be understood on a literal level. Common examples are metaphor (The bird’s song is an aria on wing), simile (The bird sings like a piccolo), an
Imagery	Language that appeals to one or more of the five senses_sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch.
Tone	The writer's attitude toward a subject or a character, or toward the audience. When people speak, their tone of voice gives added mean- ing to what they say. Writers must use written language to create simi- lar effects.
mood	The overall feeling or atmosphere of a work of literature. Diction and figures of speech both contribute to mood. The setting of a story also helps to create mood.
Subject	The topic of a work of literature. The subject can usually be stated in a single word or phrase, such as love, war, childhood, growing up, aging.
Generalization	A broad statement that applies to many individuals, experi- ences, situations, or observations. A generalization is a kind of conclu- sion that is drawn after considering as many facts as possible. Themes are expressed as generalizations.
Genres	Genres The different forms of literature. Genres include short stories, novels, plays, and poems.
Universalthemes	Universalthemes Themesthatcanbefoundinliteraturefromdifferenttimes, countries, and cultures. Universal themes cross genres as well as national boundaries, languages, customs, and historic periods. An example of a universal theme is: A hero often must sacr

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