Glossary

climax	the point to which a narrative builds; the point in a narrative when the outcome is revealed



metaphor	a figure of speech that compares two things



narration	a pattern of essay development: telling a brief story to make a point



showing vs. telling	the difference between demonstrating something to the reader through details (showing) and simply telling the reader an opinion or message outright; showing is always a superior method of writing



simile	a figure of speech that compares two things using the words "like" or "as"

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