Kellen's Unit 2 Vocab

5. the atmosphere or feeling created by the writer in a literary work or passage
6. a specific subject idea or issue that is the focus of a discussion
8. the authors unique articulation or expression of language created by stylistic elements
9. The moral or lesson of the story
12. the way the author constructs a character by stating aspects their personality or revealing them through their actions, thoughts, or speech.
13. an expressive literary piece written in first person that centers on a particular event in the authors life
14. a stage in the writing process when a text is examined holistically
15. the time and place in a story
16. a specific convention or structure - such as imagery, irony, or foreshadowing - that is employed by the author

1. the authors thoughtful use of precise vocabulary to fully convey meaning to the reader
2. written words that are generally recognized as having artistic value
3. a literary device used by an author to give hints about what might happen in the future of the story
4. the unique characteristics that describes a writers use of language
7. language not intended to be taken literally
10. a stage in the writing process when a written text is prepared for an audience
11. the opposition of persons or forces that bring about dramatic action to the plot of the story