Foundation Vocab Words

The sequence of events that make up a story. It includes the main problem or conflict, the rising action where events build tension, the climax which is story's turning point, and the resolution where the conflict is resolved.

• Simile

• Diction

• Plot

• Hyperbole

A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'. It creates a vivid image by highlighting shared characteristics or qualities between the two elements being compared.

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Character Development

• Alliteration

• A figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. It creates a strong and imaginative association between the two elements, often revealing hidden or deeper meanings.

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Imagery

• Simile

• A figure of speech in which human qualities or characteristics are attributed to non-human entities or objects. It brings inanimate things to life, making them relatable and adding depth to the narrative.

• Personification

• Diction

• Hyperbole

• Assonance

• Refers to the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses, creating vivid mental images and sensory experiences for the reader. It helps enhance the reader's understanding and emotional connection to the text.

• Character Development

• Mood

• Tone

• Imagery

• Refers to the choice and use of words in a literary work. It encompasses the writer's style, tone, and voice, and influences the overall impact and meaning of the text. The selection of words can convey various emotions, create specific atmospheres, and shape the reader's interpretation.

• Simile

• Mood

• Diction

• Character Development

• A figure of speech that involves exaggerated or over-the-top statements or claims for emphasis or dramatic effect. It is used to create emphasis, evoke strong emotions, or make a point through exaggerated language.

• Hyperbole

• Alliteration

• Imagery

• Plot

• A literary device that involves the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words. It creates a musical quality, rhythm, and emphasis, enhancing the overall impact and appeal of the text.

• Setting

• Allusion

• Mood

• Alliteration

• The repetition of vowel sounds within close proximity, usually in stressed syllables of neighboring words. It adds musicality, rhythm, and enhances the overall auditory experience of the text.

• Allusion

• Assonance

• Onomatopoeia

• Foreshadowing

• Refers to the use of words that imitate the sounds associated with the objects or actions they describe. It adds sensory depth to writing and engages the reader's auditory imagination.

• Onomatopoeia

• Characterization

• Character Development

• Allusion