ELA B Key Vocab

Front

Struggle or battle between opposing forces (e.g., character vs nature, character vs self)

Back

Conflict

Front

Repeated image or object in a story with deeper meaning.

Back

Symbolism

Front

Writer's attitude towards a subject or audience.

Back

Tone

Front

Storytelling method (1st, 2nd, 3rd person)

Back

Point of View

Front

How an author brings a character to life for the reader.

Back

Characterization

Front

Deduce or conclude from evidence, not obvious statements.

Back

Infer

Front

Universal message about life or human nature conveyed by the writer.

Back

Theme

Front

Reason for doing something, often hidden.

Back

Motive

Front

Emotional reaction a text inspires in the reader

Back

Mood

Front

Story told by the protagonist using 'I'.

Back

First person point of view