Y9 Coming of Age

resolution

• End of story or narrative where loose ends are tied up or resolved and a key message is confirmed.

• A conflict that arises between characters in a story.

• The introduction of characters and setting in a narrative.

• A series of events that lead to the climax of the story.

rising tension

• A series of relevant incidents that create suspense, interest and tension in a narrative

• A sudden change in the plot that resolves all conflicts

• A character's internal struggle that leads to a climax

• A peaceful moment in the story that provides relief

irony

• the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning

• a figure of speech that exaggerates for emphasis

• the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

• a comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'

narrative

• The telling of a story or an account of an event or series of events which often has a theme, message or perspective.

• A brief summary of a book or article.

• A type of poem that tells a story.

• A factual report of an event without personal interpretation.

epistolary writing

• uses of letters, journals, diaries, and other forms of 'record keeping' as the main vehicle for the structure of the narrative

• a style of writing that focuses on poetic forms and structures

• a narrative technique that involves the use of multiple perspectives

• a genre that emphasizes dialogue and character interaction

podcast

• an audio broadcast that has been converted to an MP3 file or other audio file format for playback in a digital music player or computer

• a live video stream of a gaming session

• a type of social media platform for sharing photos

• a digital magazine that can be read online

third person

• Narrator is a character in the story and shares their own thoughts.

• Narrator is not a character, but sees the world through only one character's eyes and thoughts.

• Narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters equally.

• Narrator only describes the actions of characters without any insight into their thoughts.

personification

• A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes

• A type of metaphor that compares two unlike things directly

• A literary device that uses exaggeration for emphasis

• A technique that involves the repetition of consonant sounds in a phrase

coming of age

• a novel or other work of literature in which the main character or characters grow, mature, or understand the world in adult terms

• a story that focuses on a character's journey through a fantasy world

• a type of literature that deals with historical events and figures

• a narrative that primarily explores themes of love and relationships

perspectives

• A point of view, the position from which a person looks at an issue or belief

• A method of analyzing data in research

• A type of visual art that represents reality

• A philosophical theory about the nature of existence