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Creative Writing voc
Creative Writing class vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Protagonist | The main character. Usually the "good guy" |
| Antagonist | The one working against the protagonist. Usually the "Bad guy" |
| Setting | Where/when the story takes place |
| Exaggerated Elements | Anything that happens that is hard to believe. Animals that talk, if someone goes from hating someone to all of a sudden loving someone |
| Similie | A comparison using "like" or "as". It is hot as a desert. She runs fast like a cheetah. |
| Metaphor | A comparison without "like" or "as". It is a desert, he is a class clown. |
| Hubris | excessive pride or self-confidence that usually causes something bad to happen |
| Motif | A topic that is repeated |
| Author's craft | Everything authors use to create their arguement or story |
| Conventions | the features that define a genre. "The sotry does this, this, and this so it is a fairy tale." |
| Poetic justice | when something happens that fits karma. If a hard-working couple wins the lottery after years of being good citizens, this is a positive example of poetic justice. If a corupt businessman or politician is cought in a scandal and loses his position, same |
| Symbolism | the use of symbols that stand for something else. the flag stands for freedom. Dove means peace. White means innocence. |
| Portray | Describe in a certain way. Picture someone is a certain way. |
| Sensory | Has to do with the five senses |
| Dwelling | a home/living space |
| Conflict | problem |
| Theme | An idea, message, or lesson in stories. Ex. "Hard work pays off." "Always be yourself." |
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