| Term | Definition |
|---|
| idiom | An expression whose meaning is not predictable from the literal meaning of the words. |
| protagonist | The main character in a drama, novel, or story. |
| antagonist | One who opposes another; an opponent. |
| imagery | The use of words or phrases that appeal to one or more of the senses. |
| foreshadowing | Hints or clues that a writer uses to suggest what will happen next in a story. |
| theme | The main idea in a piece of writing. |
| coherence | The quality of being consistent; writing that flows from one sentence or paragraph to another in a smooth manner. |
| tone | The attitude or feeling that comes across in a piece of literature. Revealed by the characters, word choice, and general writing style. |
| bias | Prejudice towards a subject. Slanting towards an opinion. Subjective in tone. |
| propaganda | The spreading of ideas, information, or rumor for the purpose of helping or injuring a person or cause. |
| skepticism | Uncertainty; having doubt about the truth of a particular principle, area, or belief. |
| empathy | The ability to be sensitive to the feelings of others: the ability to put yourself in another person's position to understand what they are experiencing. |
| relevant | Bearing on the matter at hand: pertinent |
| denotation | The dictionary definition of the word. |
| connotation | The idea and feelings associated with a word as opposed to the dictionary definition of the word. |
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