| Term | Definition |
|---|
| situational irony | the outcome is the opposite of what would be expected |
| story elements | setting, characters, plot,, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution |
| style | may be formal, casual, creates tone and mood |
| subplot | a line of action below the main focus |
| suffix | added ending to a word |
| summarize | to list the salient points of a story or article |
| supporting character | contrasts or adds to the focus character |
| symbols/symbolism | an object or situation which stands for an abstract thought or ideal |
| synonym | word that means the same as another |
| tall tales | legends handed down in oral tradition; bigger than life characters |
| technical writing | used in writing research, non-fiction |
| text features | title, headings, bold print, including illustrations |
| text to self | personal connections, schema to what is being read |
| text to text | connecting similarities between texts |
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