vocab words/13 terms Flashcards
(13 cards)
Primary Source
The first copy.
Cause/ Effect
Simply an action with a reaction.
Imagery
appeals to the readers 5 senses
Simile
Comparison; must include the words LIKE or AS.
Metaphor
Comparison.
Point of View
Narrator: character who retells the events of a story. First person: Often narrator’s perspective. “I”,”Me”, “My”.
Mood
Atmosphere; Based on writers details and descriptions.
Conflict
Internal conflict: Character fights within themselves. External conflict: Character fights with others/ elements outside of their control.
Summarize
When we, as the reader, take a LARGE piece of and put it in our own words plus we make it shorter (smaller).
Characterization
Using the writers descriptions to determine character’s personality, decisions, choices, descriptions, etc.
Hierarchy
People/groups are ranked one above the other according to status.
Medieval
Middle ages; old fashioned.
Feudal system (feudalism)
social hierarchy system; those at the top owned all below. Those at the bottom reported to and served the top tiers.