Authors craft

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What is a simile?

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A comparison using 'like' or 'as'. Example: My hands ARE LIKE ice cubes.

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What is personification?

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A type of figurative language where human traits are given to animals or objects. Example: The rooster smiled and winked at me.

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What does structure mean in writing?

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The way an author organizes their writing.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The message the author is trying to convey.

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What is imagery in writing?

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Descriptive language that creates vivid pictures in the reader's mind.

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What is a metaphor?

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A comparison that does not use 'like' or 'as'. Example: Time is a thief.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. Example: I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

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What is the mood of a story?

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The feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader.

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What is a character's conflict?

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The main problem or struggle faced by a character in a story.

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What is a narrative?

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A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.