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Academic Vocabulary. 2 nd 9 weeks # 5. story structure. Literary element that is generally described as the structural framework that underlies the order and manner in which a narrative is presented to a reader, listener, or viewer; contains the plot and setting. flashback.
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Academic Vocabulary 2nd 9 weeks # 5
story structure • Literary element that is generally described as the structural framework that underlies the order and manner in which a narrative is presented to a reader, listener, or viewer; contains the plot and setting
flashback • An interruption in the narrative order to show an event that happened earlier. Flashbacks usually give background on a character or event and show how the past influenced a character.
science fiction • Fantasy that takes the reader into an imaginary environment and time, often the future
rising action • A related series of incidents in a literary plot that build toward the greatest point of interest
climax • The most intense, or exciting point of something; peak; pinnacle
intonation • the rise and fall in the voice of speaking
advertisement • something that is shown or presented to the public to help sell a product or make an announcement
root • the basic source or origin of something
expository text • explains the nature of something, such as an object, idea, or theme in the real world
propaganda • spreading of information in order to influence public opinion and to manipulate other people’s beliefs