| A | B |
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| alliteration | the repetition of beginning consonant sounds |
| simile | a comparison of two unlike things using "like" or "as" |
| metaphor | a direct comparision of two unlike objects |
| personification | giving human qualities to an animal, idea, or object |
| assonance | the repetition of vowel sounds within non-rhyming words |
| figurative language | language that communicates ideas beyond the words themselves |
| first person point of view | point of view where the narrator is a character in the story and is using words like me, I, my |
| mood | the feeling or atmosphere the writer creates |
| tone | the attitude a writer takes toward a subject |
| hyberbole | truth is exaggerated for emphasis or humorous effect |
| symbol | a person, place, thing, or idea that represents something beyond itself |
| imagery | descriptive words or phrases that re-create sensory experiences for the reader |
| theme | an underlying idea or statement that the author is trying to convey |
| stanza | a grouping of two or more lines in a pattern that is repeated throughout a poem |
| ideas & content | focused ideas, and content suited for the audience |
| voice | a tone appropriate for the topic, purpose, and audience |
| organization | strong beginning, well-placed details, easy to follow sequencing, and a satisfying closure |
| word choice | words that express the message, create clear images, and energize the writing |
| sentence fluency | varied sentence structure to create flow and rhythm for expressive oral reading |
| conventions | strong control of spelling, paragraphing, punctuctuation, and usage. |
