Unit 4 Vocabulary: (Please write or type the definitions of each word below.)
literary text
theme
characters
plot
setting
genre
inference
central idea
objective
summary
connotative meaning
figurative meaning
hyperbole
metaphor
simile
alliteration
rhyme
literary text: a written work of art that is meant to be read and analyzed for its literary qualities and artistic value
theme: the underlying message or main idea of a literary work that explores a universal or significant aspect of human experience
characters: the individuals who participate in the events of a story or play, often with distinct personalities and motivations
plot: the sequence of events that make up a story, including the main conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution
setting: the time and place in which a story takes place, which can help establish the mood and atmosphere of the narrative
genre: a category or type of literature, such as fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, or a specific subcategory within those larger categories
inference: a conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning rather than explicit statements, often used to make educated guesses about a character or situation
central idea: the primary or most important point or message that an author is trying to convey through their work
objective: not influenced by personal feelings or opinions, instead focusing on facts and evidence
summary: a brief and concise overview of the main points or events of a literary work or passage
connotative meaning: the emotional or cultural associations associated with a word or phrase, beyond its literal or dictionary definition
figurative meaning: the use of words or phrases in a way that goes beyond their literal meaning, often used to create imagery or evoke emotions
hyperbole: a figure of speech that involves exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect
metaphor: a figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using "like" or "as," often used to create vivid imagery or make a dramatic point
simile: a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using "like" or "as," often used to create visual or sensory imagery
alliteration: the repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words
rhyme: the repetition of similar or identical sounds at the end of words, often used in poetry to create rhythm or musicality