| Term | Definition |
| metaphor | a comparison between two unlike things in which one thing becomes another |
| annotate | write notes to explain or present ideas that help you analyze and understand the text |
| commentary | explanation of the way the facts, details and/or examples in a paragraph or essay support the topic sentence |
| communication | the process of giving or exchanging information; verbal: spoken communication non-verbal: gestures, facial expressions, that form unspoken communication |
| reflection | a kind of thinking and writing which seriously explores significance of an experience, idea, or observation |
| imagery | Descriptive of figurative language to create word pictures ; imagery is created by details that appeal to one or more of the of the five scenes |
| evaluate | to examine and judge carefully to determine the value of something, such as an idea, a comment, or a source |
| plagiarism | taking and using as your own the words and ideas of another |
| hyperbole | an extreme exaggeration used for emphasis, often used for comic relief |
| tone | a writer's or speaker's attitude toward a subject |
| onomatopoeia | the use of words that imitate the sound of what they describe |
| setting | the time and place in which a narrative occurs |
| synthesize | to combine elements from different sources to create, express, or support a new idea |
| personification | A kind of metaphor that gives objects or abstract ideas human characteristics |
| literary analysis | the process of examining closely and commenting on elements of a literary work |
| conclusion | The ending paragraph or essay, which brings it to a close and leaves an impression on the readers |
| topic sentence | A sentence that states the main idea of the paragraph;in an essay, it is also a point that supports the thesis stament |
| nonfiction | a real life story |
| alliteration | the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words that are close together |
| symbolism | a logical guess or conclusion based on observation, prior experience, or textural evidence |
| theme | the central idea, message, or purpose of a literary work |
| thesis statement | a sentence, in the introduction of an essay, that states the writer's position or opinion on the topic of the essay |
| dialogue | conversation between characters |
| simile | a comparison between two unlike things, using the words like or as |
| expository/informative writing | A writing that makes ascertain and explains with detail |
| denotation | the exact, literal meaning of a word (dictionary meaning) |
| hook | A compelling idea or statement that is designed to get the readers attention in an introduction |
| inference/infer | a logical guess or conclusion based on observation, prior experience, or textural evidence |
| subplot | a secondary plot that occurs along with a main plot |
| textual evidence | quotations, summaries, or paraphrases from text passages to support a position |
| connotation | the suggested or implied meaning or emotion associated with a word--beyond its literal definition (can be negative) |
| sensory language | Words or information that appeal to the five senses |
| introduction | the opening paragraph of an essay, which must get the reader's attention and indicate the topic |
| collaborate | to work together with other members of a group members |
| fiction | a made up story |
| supporting details | in writing, evidence (facts, statistics, examples) that supports the topic sentence |
| figurative language | imaginative language that is not meant to be interpreted literally |
