Reading 8 Literary Terms

formal essay

(p 140)

• A serious, structured piece of writing that aims to inform or persuade a reader on a specific topic.

• A casual and informal piece of writing that expresses personal opinions.

• A brief and concise summary of a topic without any detailed analysis.

• A narrative that tells a story with characters and a plot.

dynamic character

(p 345)

• A character that remains unchanged throughout the story.

• A character that changes significantly throughout the story.

• A character that is not important to the plot.

• A character that only appears in the beginning of the story.

stage directions

(p 280)

• Instructions for actors, directors, and stage crew regarding scenery, lighting, music, sound effects, and movement.

• A script that contains only the dialogue of the characters.

• A list of props needed for a performance.

• A summary of the play's plot and themes.

free verse

• It is poetry that follows a strict rhyme scheme.

• It is poetry without regular patterns of rhyme and rhythm.

• It is poetry that is always written in sonnet form.

• It is poetry that uses only metaphors and similes.

lyric poetry

(p 421)

• A type of poetry that tells a story through characters and plot.

• A poetry that presents the thoughts and feelings of a single speaker.

• A form of poetry that uses rhyme and meter to create musicality.

• A style of poetry that focuses on nature and the environment.

figurative language

• It is the use of language that is intended to be taken literally.

• It is the use of language that creates vivid imagery and expresses emotions beyond the basic meaning of words.

• It is a way of communicating that only focuses on the surface level of literal meaning.

• It is a type of language that avoids using any creative or imaginative expressions.

suspense

(p568)

• A feeling of growing tension and excitement.

• A state of calm and relaxation.

• An overwhelming sense of joy and happiness.

• A moment of complete silence and stillness.

voice

(page 415)

• An author's or narrator's distinctive style or manner of expression.

• A type of sound produced by the vocal cords.

• A method of communication using written words.

• A musical term referring to pitch and tone.

specialized vocabulary

(p 166)

• It is made up of words unique to a specific subject or profession.

• It refers to everyday language used in casual conversations.

• It includes slang and colloquial expressions.

• It is a type of language used in poetry and literature.

internal conflict

• It involves a psychological or emotional struggle that a character experiences within their own mind.

• It refers to a conflict between two characters in a story.

• It is a struggle between a character and an external force, such as nature or society.

• It describes a character's journey to achieve their goals.