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a hint about future events in a plot. Foreshadowing. the author’s message or lesson in a story. theme. the atmosphere in a piece of writing that arouses emotions in the reader. mood.
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a hint about future events in a plot Foreshadowing
the atmosphere in a piece of writing that arouses emotions in the reader mood
noting specific details that reveal setting, clothing ,speech, characteristics, and behaviors of a culture during a time in history. Cultural context
a character, place, thing, or event that stands for something else symbol
a story or tale with two or more levels of meaning—a literal and symbolic meaning allegory
descriptive or figurative language used in literature to create word pictures for the reader imagery
difference between what is expected to happen and what actually happens irony
a struggle between two opposing characters or forces in a story conflict
a character that changes over the course of the story Dynamic character
the way the author portrays characters through appearance, private feelings, actions, and dialogue. Characteristics
point of view told from the narrator and uses I, my, me, mine 1st person point of view
point of view when the author addresses the reader; using you 2nd person point of view
point of view told by an outsider of the story and can see the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of all characters without becoming them; all knowing narrator 3rd person omniscient point of view
point of view told from one character’s point of view, but does not become the actual character 3rd person limited point of view
a character that has no change throughout the story Static character
disapproval Disapprobation
Sly or delicate Mincingly
Without evidence; without proof; speculation Conjectural
Foam; agitated liquid froth
Calm; satisfy; relieve appease
Busy; something has your attention Preoccupation
Blocked; obstructed Impeded
Stop; halt; pause cessation
attachment Appendage
“Masque of the Red Death” Symbolism, allegory, comprehension
“Civil Peace” Historical context, character, theme, and comprehension
“There Will Come Soft Rains” Imagery, irony, theme, and comprehension
“To Build a Fire” Imagery, foreshadowing, theme, conflict, character, point of view, and comprehension