A narrative technique where the story begins in the middle of the action.

A struggle between a character and an outside force.

A struggle within a character's mind.

A type of conflict where a character faces off against another character.

A type of conflict where a character faces challenges from nature.

A type of conflict where a character struggles with their own beliefs or emotions.

A type of conflict where a character stands against societal norms or laws.

A type of conflict where a character faces challenges from technology or machines.

The perspective from which a story is told.

A narrative perspective where the narrator is a character in the story, using 'I' or 'we'.

A narrative perspective that addresses the reader as 'you'.

A narrative perspective where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of one character.

Third Person Omniscient

A narrative perspective where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

The viewpoint from which a story is told.

The author's attitude toward the subject matter.

The emotional atmosphere of a piece of writing.

The choice of words and style of expression.

The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences.

The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing.

The central idea or message in a literary work.

Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

A rhyme that occurs at the end of lines.

A rhyme that occurs within a single line of poetry.

A type of rhyme that is not exact but has a similar sound.

The pattern of rhymes at the end of each line.

Poetry that does not follow a specific rhyme scheme or meter.

A form of verse, often a narrative set to music.

A poem that expresses personal emotions or thoughts.

Language that uses figures of speech to be more effective.

The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words.

The repetition of consonant sounds in close proximity.

A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things.

Exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally.

Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities.

A narrative that uses symbolic figures and actions to convey a deeper meaning.

A contrast between expectation and reality.

When the opposite of what you expect to happen occurs.

When the audience knows something that the characters do not.

When a speaker says one thing but means another.

The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or mock.

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Direct characterization

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A method of character development in which the author directly describes the character's traits.

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Indirect characterization

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A method of character development where the author shows the character's traits through actions, thoughts, and dialogue.

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Informative/Expository writing

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Writing that aims to inform or explain a topic to the reader.

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Argumentative writing

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Writing that presents a claim or argument and supports it with evidence.

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Narrative writing

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Writing that tells a story or recounts events.

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Chronological order

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The arrangement of events in the order they occur.

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Nonfiction

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Writing that is based on real events, people, and facts.

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