Across
- 4. Word choice, or the specific language an author, narrator or speaker uses to describe events and interact with other characters.
- 5. The beginning of the text. Introduces characters, setting, background information, etc.
- 7. When a text references, incorporates, or responds to an earlier piece of literature, art, music, film, etc. without directly mentioning it.
- 9. A figure of speech that indirectly compares two objects using "like" or "as"
- 10. The perspective a text takes when presenting its plot and narrative.
- 14. A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unrelated objects.
- 15. The use of symbols (objects, colors, characters, etc.) to represent ideas or concepts other than their original meaning.
Down
- 1. How the author develops characters through actions, dialogue and descriptions
- 2. The author's attitude toward the subject
- 3. The height of conflict and intrigue in a narrative.
- 6. The sequence of events that occur through a work to produce a coherent narrative or story.
- 8. Spoken exchanges between characters in dramatic or literary work. Usually between two or more speakers.
- 11. Examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of something typically for the purposes of explanation and interpretation.
- 12. A term used to describe an author's use of vivid descriptions. Can refer to the literal landscape or characters described in narrative.
- 13. A central idea or message that the author wants to communicate about life and human nature.