Alliteration
A group of words beginning with the same sound
Allusion
a reference to a person without having to elaborate
Hyperbole
an exaggeration to make a point
Onomatopoeia
a word that initiates the sound
Oxymoron
two contradictory words
Climax
the turning point of a story
Exposition
the part of the story that introduces the characters, setting, and conflict
Falling action
the conflict is decreasing or ending
Rising action
we are learning more about the characters
Resolution
the character learns a lesson
Simile
a comparison using like or as
Metaphor
a comparison without using like or as
Flashback
when an author looks back at events that happened in the past
Theme
the main idea or message the author wants to express to the reader
Foreshadowing
when an author uses hints or clues for events that are about to happen
Conflict
the struggle or disagreement in the story
Protagonist
the main character in the story
Antagonist
the person who opposes the main character