Content Specific Vocab

Front

A note, picture, or diagram that adds meaning to the text.

Back

annotation

Front

Development of a character in a text

Back

characterization

Front

The "problem" in a story that needs resolution.

Back

Conflict

Front

Two characters "lock horns" over opposing interests.

Back

man vs. man

Front

Main character's inner struggle

Back

man vs. self

Front

Main character faces storms, animals, and survival challenges.

Back

man vs. nature

Front

Main character's beliefs vs. societal norms

Back

man vs. society

Front

Words surrounding a specified word that affect its meaning.

Back

context

Front

Decision concluded by reasoning from evidence

Back

inference

Front

Comparison of two unlike things

Back

metaphor