Diction
the authors choice of specific words to create meaning, tone, mood and style
Diction example
informal-skinny formal-anorexic
Imagery
Description that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)
Imagery example
his smile was warm and inviting like a gingerbread house in a beautiful forest.
Simile
A comparison using "like" or "as
simile example
your eyes twinkle like the stars
Metaphor
An indirect comparison of 2 similar items without key words
metaphor example
she was a stoic tree in a forest of weeds
symbol
an object or image that stands for or represents something else
symbol example
owls symbolize wisdom
Allusion
A reference to another work of literature, person, or event or a reference to the bible
Allusion example
her tears flooded around her like noahs flood
Characterization
How the author develops the personality of a character: directly or indirectly through their actions, appearance, feelings and what others say about them
Characterization example
he was kind and patient. When he spoke he sounded like the calm during a storm. As he grew he maintained his gentle nature.
setting
where and when the story takes place
setting example
1995, Calgary, 3010 4th street on a cool winter day
tone
Attitude a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or a character
Tone example
The uncultured works of the author
authors purpose
The reason the author has for writing.
author's purpose example
Suzane Collins wrote the hunger games to convey the message of hope.