Gracious Goodness

symbolism

A device in literature where an object represents an idea. rose = love dove = peace

personification

A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes. The clouds cried.

onomatopoeia

A word that imitates the sound it represents. buzz, bang, crash

characterization

Actions, dialogue, and narrative description that reveal a sense of a character's personality to the reader.

cautious

Careful

humorous

Funny, amusing, comical

alliteration

Repetition of initial consonant sounds. Big, brown, bear

speaker

The "voice" used by an author to tell a story or speak a poem

ambitious

having a strong desire for success or achievement

passionate

having or expressing strong emotions

main idea

what a piece of writing is mainly about