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| A narrative history of the life of some person; or the practice of writing such works. |
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| A literary genre, providing an account of a person’s life by that person. |
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| A dramatic composition complete in one act, sometimes referred to as a one-acter. |
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| A narrative recollection of the writer’s earlier experiences, especially those involving unusual people, places, or events. |
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The presentation of information necessary for the
audience's understanding of the dramatic situation and action in the performance of a play. |
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| A major point of a plot or storyline. It occurs after the exposition and before the climax, and presents and develops the major conflict in the text. |
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| A moment in a narrative when the conflict and tension peak for the audience. Often synonymous with crisis. |
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| The sequence of events that happens after the climax of the story. It is the part where the conflict and loose ends are resolved. It leads to the resolution. |
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| The part of the story’s plot where the main problem or conflict is resolved or worked out. It occurs at the end of the story or after the climax and falling action. It provides readers with answers to their questions and a sense of satisfaction usually. |
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| A piece of writing in which the expression of feelings and ideas is given. |
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| Poetry intended for performance. It can encompass or contain elements of rap, hip-hop, storytelling, theater, and jazz, rock, blues, and folk music. |
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| Short vocal composition, accompanied or solo. |
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| A usually formal occasion when a person addresses an audience, often with the help of notes or a prepared text. |
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| Uses descriptions, demonstrations, and strong detail to explain a person, place, or subject; makes a complex topic easier to understand. |
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| Intended or having the power to induce action or belief. |
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| It is characterized by a sense of intimacy and conversational manner. It is a short piece of creative nonfiction, often written in the first person. |
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| The first paragraph of your paper--the goal is to let your reader know the topic of the paper and what points will be made about the topic. The thesis statement often is included. |
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| In writing refers to the main part of a text, generally not including things like introductions or epilogues. It is where you lead the reader through your ideas, elaborating arguments and evidence for your thesis. It is always divided into paragraphs. |
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| A closing piece--it should restate the thesis statement, review the major supporting concepts covered throughout the paper, and give the last thoughts on the central idea. |
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| It is a deep, penetrating awareness. Its purpose is to help us go beyond traditional forms of thinking. Its practice often brings fresh insights, creative solutions, and new awareness to relationships and your work. |
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