lacking life, spirit, or zest

a wistful desire to return to a former time in one’s life

A continuous sound, especially someone’s voice, that is unchanging in pitch

an exaggerated representation of something

showing great joy, satisfaction, or triumph

saying the opposite of what one means to make a point; usually to mock

able to be believed

lacking proper respect or seriousness; disrepectful

showing a superior attitude toward others

to examine closely

To walk slowly with heavy steps

differing from one another

tending to want to associate with others; sociable

Having a connection with the matter at hand

a statement that does not logically follow a conversation's flow

to prove to be false

concerned with human welfare

very clear; free from ambiguity

someone who uses flattery to get what he/she wants

taking a favorable view of events

an award or honor for an achievement

expert in using the hands, body, or mind

a forceful and bitter verbal attack

to cause someone to feel isolated

not letting go of or giving up on something one holds dear

writing or speech that is designed to mislead

to call up or evoke a memory, feeling, or response in someone

emitting light

to hinder or prevent

very harmful; toxic

great skill or expertise

a thing that spoils or damages something else

unfortunate; unlucky

a statement that has been used too often to be interesting or meaningful

to approach with hostility or harmful intentions

rotund

affinity

feeble or weak; run down or worn out

extremely stupid or foolish

to feel intense dislike or disgust

to charm or enchant in a deceptive way

unwilling or unable to believe something

a sloppy or botched job

showing great interest or concern

f such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe

having many turns and curves

to restrain from doing or enjoying something

arrogantly superior

in a mistaken or faulty way

To begin or enter upon

To attempt to achieve something difficult

To confuse or bewilder

A devious trick or mischievous activity

Not openly displayed

the highest point

Incapable of producing any result

Having or showing no skill

Lack of interest or concern

Doubtful and unclear due to obscurity

A keen interest in something

To engage in lively and joyful festivities

A perfect example of something

Hostile and aggressive behavior

A sequence of time that follows events from earliest to most recent

To obtain from a source of origin

To give support to a statement

Marked by exactness

In low spirits from loss of hope or courage

to ask questions of someone closely, aggressively, or formally

an open rebellion against the proper authorities

About to happen

A person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation.

no longer produced or used; out of date

In unbroken or logical sequence

Widespread in a particular area or at a particular time

Very great or intense

a fictitious name, especially one used by an author

To intimidate someone with harsh words

To abruptly reject

Acting quickly without thought

express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions

The repetition of a sound caused by reflection of sound waves

Smelling extremely unpleasant

Occuring at the same time

Suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it.

a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation

A person who falsely claims to have special skill or knowledge

Wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly

The person or force going against the main character of the story

The problem of the story

The series of events in a story

Receiving a tip or clues early in the story that lets you know of potential future events

When an animal is given human traits to the point that it becomes a character

Reference to a well-known person, place, event or literary work of art

an exaggeration for effect

Twee. Smack! Bang! are examples of this

Silly Sally saw seashells at the Sea Shell Shack is an example of this.

The creation of mental images with the use of the five senses

a saying that is peculiar when taken literally but is understood by most people

a statement that seems contradictory, yet it makes sense

the part of the story when characters and setting are introduced and background information is given

the part of the story when characters are trying to deal with the problems that arise from the conflict

the turning point or most exciting part of the story

the part of the story when characters are ealing with outcomes of the climax. At this point, the story is working toward its closure.

the closing of the story's plot; at this point all the loose ends are tied up

a comparison between two unlike things where one this is another

A person who does not change throughout the story

A type of characterization that uses a characters speech, thoughts, actions, etc

a character that changes throughout the story

A character that is well developed, usually having many traits

When the chronological events are disrupted to show an earlier event

The person you generally root for in the story

A type of figurative language that gives inanimate object human characteristics. This is most often used for descriptive details.

Two seemingly opposite words that are placed next to each other. Ex: deafening silence

When a story comes to an abrupt end without reaching its resolution. This is often done with book series.

A character that lacks traditional heroic values.

A character with only one or two traits. This type of character usually helps shape and develop the main character of a story.

A bitter enemy, especially one who seams undefeatable .

The time and place the story takes place

When the setting creates an emotional response in the reader

A category of artistic composition

The point of view all academic essays should be written in

When a story is told using words such as I, me, my

When an author uses words like you, yours, ours

The central meaning or dominant message of a piece

The growing interest or excitement felt while awaiting a climax or resolution.

This occurs when a writer or character makes a statement in which the actual meaning differs from the meaning that the words appear to express.

This occurs when the reader is led to believe that one thing will occur but, in fact, the opposite occurs. This can be humorous or tragic.

This occurs when the reader/ audience knows something, but the characters within the story do not.

When the narrator knows about one character’s thoughts and feelings.

An object or action that means something more than its literal meaning

A point of view that is impartial. It’s not influenced by personal feelings or opinions

A point of view from inside. It’s “based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes or opinions

When the narrator knows about all the character’s thoughts and feelings.

An independent clause

Two independent clauses linked with a FANBOY or a semicolon

An independent clause joined by a dependent clause (also known as subordinate clause)

A sentence that has two or more independent clauses and a dependent clause

The measured arrangement of BEATS in a poem

The arrangement of end sounds in a poem that follows a designated pattern

The recurrence of stressed and unstressed sounds in poetry

A group of lines in poetry, similar to a paragraph is prose

A practice of forming a rhyme in only one line of verse: Once upon a midnight DREARY, while I pondered weak and WEARY.