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Metaphor
A figurative comparison that does not use “like” or “as”
Example: The lightning danced in the sky.
Dialogue
The written conversation between two or more characters
Example: “Hi, I’m Sally. It’s nice to meet you,” she said. “Hi, Sally. I’m Bob,” he replied.
Fact
A statement that is true or can be proven
Example: America gained its independence from England in 1776.
Opinion
A statement that requires value judgment; what someone thinks or believes
Example: That movie is the coolest movie ever!
Symbolism
The use of a concrete object to represent an idea Example: The Star of David represents the Jews.
Simile
A figurative comparison that uses like or as
Example: She was as nervous as a cat in a room full of rocking chairs.
Inform
To use writing to provide factual information about a topic
Example: I’m reading a book about the Civil War
Multiple-Meaning Word
A word that has more than one meaning Example: Sometimes you fall because
someone tripped you. They will start school in the fall.
Conflict
The problem or complications in a story Example: the Three Little Pigs vs. the Big
Bad Wolf
Denotative Meaning
The dictionary meaning of a word Example: flabbergasted-to overcome
with surprise and bewilderment