a flashback (n) A scene that interrupts the present action to show an earlier event.
a flashback
The flashback to Daniel's childhood explains why he is afraid to trust his older brother.
analizar
to analyze (v.) To examine something carefully by breaking it into parts to better understand it. Examinar algo cuidadosamente dividiéndolo en partes para examinarlo y comprenderlo mejor.
analizar
to analyze (v.) The reader must analyze Maya's choices to understand why she finally decides to leave her hometown. El lector debe analizar las decisiones de Maya para comprender por qué finalmente decide dejar su ciudad natal.
break down • examine • study
to analyze (v)
el flashback
a flashback (n.) A scene that interrupts the present action to show an earlier event. Una escena que interrumpe la acción presente para mostrar un evento anterior.
el flashback
a flashback (n.) The flashback to Daniel's childhood explains why he is afraid to trust his older brother. El flashback a la infancia de Daniel explica por qué tiene miedo de confiar en su hermano mayor.
escena del pasado • recuerdo • regreso al pasado
el flashback (s.) a flashback (n.)
estudiar • examinar • observar cuidadosamente
analizar (v.) to analyze (v.)
la trama
the plot (n.) The sequence of events that make up a story. La secuencia de eventos que forman una historia.
la trama
the plot (n.) The plot becomes more complicated when Elena discovers that her best friend has been hiding an important secret. La trama se vuelve más complicada cuando Elena descubre que su mejor amiga ha estado ocultando un secreto importante.
memory • recollection • scene from the past
a flashback (n)
storyline • sequence of events • narrative
the plot (n)
the plot
the plot (n) The sequence of events that make up a story.
the plot
The plot becomes more complicated when Elena discovers that her best friend has been hiding an important secret.
to analyze
to analyze (v) To examine something carefully by breaking it into parts to better understand it.
to analyze
The reader must analyze Maya's choices to understand why she finally decides to leave her hometown.
trama narrativa • secuencia de eventos • sucesos de una historia
la trama (s.) the plot (n.)
倒叙 dàoxù
a flashback (n)
倒叙 dàoxù
a flashback (n) A scene that shows an event from the past. 展示过去发生的事件的场景。 zhǎnshì guòqù fāshēng de shìjiàn de chǎngjǐng.
倒叙 dàoxù
a flashback (n) The flashback shows Emily when she is three years old; then the story returns to her life at thirteen. 倒叙展现了Emily三岁时的情景；然后故事回到她十三岁时的生活。 dàoxù zhǎnxiàn le Emily sān suì shí de qíngjǐng; ránhòu gùshì huídào tā shísān suì shí de shēnghuó.
分析 fēnxī
to analyze (v)
分析 fēnxī
to analyze (v) To examine something carefully to understand it. 仔细研究某事物以理解它。 zǐxì yánjiū mǒu shìwù yǐ lǐjiě tā.
分析 fēnxī
to analyze (v) When we analyze this part of the story, we see that Jean risks his own safety because he wants to help the other villagers. 当我们分析故事的这一部分时，我们可以看出Jean为了帮助村里的其他人而冒着自己的安全风险。 dāng wǒmen fēnxī gùshì de zhè yí bùfen shí, wǒmen kěyǐ kànchū Jean wèile bāngzhù cūn lǐ de qítā rén ér màozhe zìjǐ de ānquán fēngxiǎn.
情节 qíngjié
the plot (n)
情节 qíngjié
the plot (n) The sequence of events that make up a story. 构成故事的一系列事件。 gòuchéng gùshì de yí xìliè shìjiàn.
情节 qíngjié
the plot (n) The plot follows Rosa as she leaves her village, gets lost in the city, and finally finds her older brother. 情节讲述了Rosa离开村庄、在城市里迷路，最后找到哥哥的经历。 qíngjié jiǎngshù le Rosa líkāi cūnzhuāng, zài chéngshì lǐ mílù, zuìhòu zhǎodào gēge de jīnglì.
a conflict
a conflict (n) A struggle or problem between opposing forces in a story.
a conflict
The main conflict begins when Marcus must choose between protecting his friend and telling the truth.
building events • complications • development
the rising action (n)
el ambiente
the setting (n.) The time and place in which a story happens. El tiempo y el lugar en que ocurre una historia.
el ambiente
the setting (n.) The isolated mountain setting creates a sense of danger because the characters have nowhere to go for help. El ambiente aislado de la montaña crea una sensación de peligro porque los personajes no tienen adónde ir para pedir ayuda.
el conflicto
a conflict (n.) A struggle or problem between opposing forces in a story. Una lucha o problema entre fuerzas opuestas en una historia.
el conflicto
a conflict (n.) The main conflict begins when Marcus must choose between protecting his friend and telling the truth. El conflicto principal comienza cuando Marcus debe elegir entre proteger a su amigo y decir la verdad.
el desarrollo de la acción
the rising action (n.) The series of events in which the conflict develops and tension increases. La serie de eventos en los que el conflicto se desarrolla y la tensión aumenta.
el desarrollo de la acción
the rising action (n.) During the rising action, each new problem increases the tension as Amir searches for his missing brother. Durante el desarrollo de la acción, cada nuevo problema aumenta la tensión mientras Amir busca a su hermano desaparecido.
eventos en desarrollo • tensión creciente • complicaciones
el desarrollo de la acción (s.) the rising action (n.)
introducción • comienzo • información inicial
la exposición (s.) the exposition (n.)
introduction • background • setup
the exposition (n)
la exposición
the exposition (n.) The beginning of a story that introduces the characters, setting, and important background information. El comienzo de una historia que presenta a los personajes, el ambiente y la información de fondo importante.
la exposición
the exposition (n.) The exposition introduces Lena's family and explains why moving to a new city is so difficult for her. La exposición presenta a la familia de Lena y explica por qué mudarse a una nueva ciudad es tan difícil para ella.
lugar y tiempo • entorno • contexto de una historia
el ambiente (s.) the setting (n.)
problema • lucha • enfrentamiento
el conflicto (s.) a conflict (n.)
struggle • problem • clash
a conflict (n)
the exposition
the exposition (n) The beginning of a story that introduces the characters, setting, and important background information.
the exposition
The exposition introduces Lena's family and explains why moving to a new city is so difficult for her.
the rising action
the rising action (n) The series of events in which the conflict develops and tension increases.
the rising action
During the rising action, each new problem increases the tension as Amir searches for his missing brother.
the setting
the setting (n) The time and place in which a story happens.
the setting
The isolated mountain setting creates a sense of danger because the characters have nowhere to go for help.
time and place • environment • background
the setting (n)
冲突 chōngtū
a conflict (n)
冲突 chōngtū
a conflict (n) The main problem a character faces in a story. 故事中人物面临的主要问题。 gùshì zhōng rénwù miànlín de zhǔyào wèntí.
冲突 chōngtū
a conflict (n) The main conflict begins when Sofia discovers that her best friend has been keeping an important secret from her. 主要冲突始于Sofia发现她最好的朋友一直对她隐瞒一个重要的秘密。 zhǔyào chōngtū shǐyú Sofia fāxiàn tā zuì hǎo de péngyou yìzhí duì tā yǐnmán yí ge zhòngyào de mìmì.
开端 kāiduān
the exposition (n)
开端 kāiduān
the exposition (n) The beginning of a story that introduces the characters and setting. 故事开头介绍人物和背景的部分。 gùshì kāitóu jièshào rénwù hé bèijǐng de bùfen.
开端 kāiduān
the exposition (n) At the beginning of the story, the exposition introduces Daniel, his grandmother, and the apartment where they live, just before a mysterious letter arrives. 在故事的开头，开端介绍了Daniel、他的祖母以及他们居住的公寓，就在一封神秘的信到来之前。 zài gùshì de kāitóu, kāiduān jièshào le Daniel, tā de zǔmǔ yǐjí tāmen jūzhù de gōngyù, jiù zài yì fēng shénmì de xìn dàolái zhīqián.
情节发展 qíngjié fāzhǎn
the rising action (n)
情节发展 qíngjié fāzhǎn
the rising action (n) The events that build tension before the climax. 高潮之前使紧张感逐渐增强的事件。 gāocháo zhīqián shǐ jǐnzhānggǎn zhújiàn zēngqiáng de shìjiàn.
情节发展 qíngjié fāzhǎn
the rising action (n) During the rising action, Maya misses the last bus, loses her phone, and realizes that she has no way to get home. 在情节发展中，Maya错过了最后一班公交车，丢了手机，并意识到自己没有办法回家。 zài qíngjié fāzhǎn zhōng, Maya cuòguò le zuìhòu yì bān gōngjiāochē, diū le shǒujī, bìng yìshí dào zìjǐ méiyǒu bànfǎ huí jiā.
故事背景 gùshì bèijǐng
the setting (n)
故事背景 gùshì bèijǐng
the setting (n) The time and place in which a story takes place. 故事发生的时间和地点。 gùshì fāshēng de shíjiān hé dìdiǎn.
故事背景 gùshì bèijǐng
the setting (n) The setting is a small mountain town during a freezing winter, where Mateo and his family are trapped by a snowstorm. 故事背景是一个严冬中的山间小镇，Mateo和他的家人因暴风雪被困在那里。 gùshì bèijǐng shì yí ge yándōng zhōng de shānjiān xiǎozhèn, Mateo hé tā de jiārén yīn bàofēngxuě bèi kùn zài nàli.
aftermath • consequences • winding down
the falling action (n)
el clímax
the climax (n.) The turning point or moment of greatest tension in a story. El punto decisivo o momento de mayor tensión en una historia.
el clímax
the climax (n.) The climax occurs when Sofia finally confronts the person who has been threatening her family. El clímax ocurre cuando Sofia finalmente confronta a la persona que ha estado amenazando a su familia.
eventos después del clímax • disminución de la tensión • consecuencias
la acción descendente (s.) the falling action (n.)
la acción descendente
the falling action (n.) The events after the climax that show the consequences and lead toward the ending. Los eventos después del clímax que muestran las consecuencias y conducen hacia el final.
la acción descendente
the falling action (n.) During the falling action, the characters deal with the consequences of Sofia's decision. Durante la acción descendente, los personajes enfrentan las consecuencias de la decisión de Sofia.
la resolución
the resolution (n.) The part of a story where the main conflict is resolved and the story ends. La parte de una historia donde el conflicto principal se resuelve y la historia termina.
la resolución
the resolution (n.) In the resolution, Marcus returns home and finally repairs his relationship with his father. En la resolución, Marcus regresa a casa y finalmente repara su relación con su padre.
los personajes
the characters (n.) The people or other beings who take part in a story. Las personas u otros seres que participan en una historia.
los personajes
the characters (n.) The characters respond differently to the storm, revealing how each person handles fear. Los personajes reaccionan de manera diferente a la tormenta, revelando cómo cada persona enfrenta el miedo.
momento decisivo • punto de máxima tensión • momento culminante
el clímax (s.) the climax (n.)
people • figures • individuals
the characters (n)
personas de una historia • personajes • participantes
los personajes (s.) the characters (n.)
solución • desenlace • final del conflicto
la resolución (s.) the resolution (n.)
solution • ending • outcome
the resolution (n)
the characters
the characters (n) The people or other beings who take part in a story.
the characters
The characters respond differently to the storm, revealing how each person handles fear.
the climax
the climax (n) The turning point or moment of greatest tension in a story.
the climax
The climax occurs when Sofia finally confronts the person who has been threatening her family.
the falling action
the falling action (n) The events after the climax that show the consequences and lead toward the ending.
the falling action
During the falling action, the characters deal with the consequences of Sofia's decision.
the resolution
the resolution (n) The part of a story where the main conflict is resolved and the story ends.
the resolution
In the resolution, Marcus returns home and finally repairs his relationship with his father.
turning point • peak • high point
the climax (n)
人物 rénwù
the characters (n)
人物 rénwù
the characters (n) The people or beings who take part in a story. 参与故事的人物或其他角色。 cānyù gùshì de rénwù huò qítā juésè.
人物 rénwù
the characters (n) The two main characters, Lena and her brother Sam, react very differently when they learn that their family must move. 两个主要人物Lena和她的弟弟Sam得知全家必须搬家时，反应非常不同。 liǎng ge zhǔyào rénwù Lena hé tā de dìdi Sam dézhī quánjiā bìxū bānjiā shí, fǎnyìng fēicháng bùtóng.
情节回落 qíngjié huíluò
the falling action (n)
情节回落 qíngjié huíluò
the falling action (n) The events that follow the climax and lead toward the ending. 高潮之后引向结尾的一系列事件。 gāocháo zhīhòu yǐnxiàng jiéwěi de yí xìliè shìjiàn.
情节回落 qíngjié huíluò
the falling action (n) During the falling action, Carlos brings his father home, explains what happened, and reunites him with the rest of the family. 在情节回落中，Carlos把父亲带回家，解释了发生的事情，并让他与家里的其他人团聚。 zài qíngjié huíluò zhōng, Carlos bǎ fùqīn dài huí jiā, jiěshì le fāshēng de shìqing, bìng ràng tā yǔ jiālǐ de qítā rén tuánjù.
结局 jiéjú
the resolution (n)
结局 jiéjú
the resolution (n) The ending in which the main conflict is resolved. 主要冲突得到解决的结尾。 zhǔyào chōngtū dédào jiějué de jiéwěi.
结局 jiéjú
the resolution (n) In the resolution, Carlos and his father begin rebuilding their relationship, and the family finally feels whole again. 在结局中，Carlos和父亲开始重建他们的关系，一家人终于再次感到完整。 zài jiéjú zhōng, Carlos hé fùqīn kāishǐ chóngjiàn tāmen de guānxì, yìjiārén zhōngyú zàicì gǎndào wánzhěng.
高潮 gāocháo
the climax (n)
高潮 gāocháo
the climax (n) The turning point or moment of greatest tension in a story. 故事的转折点或最紧张的时刻。 gùshì de zhuǎnzhédiǎn huò zuì jǐnzhāng de shíkè.
高潮 gāocháo
the climax (n) The climax occurs when Carlos finally opens the locked door and discovers that his missing father is inside. 高潮发生在Carlos终于打开那扇锁着的门，并发现失踪的父亲就在里面的时候。 gāocháo fāshēng zài Carlos zhōngyú dǎkāi nà shàn suǒzhe de mén, bìng fāxiàn shīzōng de fùqīn jiù zài lǐmiàn de shíhou.
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character traits
character traits (n) Qualities that describe a character's personality or behavior.
character traits
Nina's decision to defend a younger student reveals character traits such as courage and compassion.
cualidades personales • características • aspectos de la personalidad
los rasgos de carácter (s.) character traits (n.)
disquiet
disquiet (n) A feeling of worry or uneasiness.
disquiet
A feeling of disquiet spreads through the crowd when the lights suddenly go out.
el desasosiego
disquiet (n.) A feeling of worry or uneasiness. Una sensación de preocupación o inquietud.
el desasosiego
disquiet (n.) A feeling of disquiet spreads through the crowd when the lights suddenly go out. Una sensación de desasosiego se extiende entre la multitud cuando las luces se apagan de repente.
hormigueante
prickly (adj.) Causing a feeling of sharp points or tingling. Que causa una sensación de puntos agudos u hormigueo.
hormigueante
prickly (adj.) The character describes a prickly sensation running across her skin as she enters the dark room. El personaje describe una sensación hormigueante que recorre su piel mientras entra en la habitación oscura.
hormigueo • cosquilleo • sensación punzante
hormigueante (adj.) prickly (adj.)
inquietud • preocupación • ansiedad
el desasosiego (s.) disquiet (n.)
los rasgos de carácter
character traits (n.) Qualities that describe a character's personality or behavior. Cualidades que describen la personalidad o el comportamiento de un personaje.
los rasgos de carácter
character traits (n.) Nina's decision to defend a younger student reveals character traits such as courage and compassion. La decisión de Nina de defender a un estudiante más joven revela rasgos de carácter como el valor y la compasión.
prickly
prickly (adj) Causing a feeling of sharp points or tingling.
prickly
The character describes a prickly sensation running across her skin as she enters the dark room.
qualities • attributes • personality features
character traits (n)
tingling • prickling • sharp
prickly (adj)
worry • uneasiness • anxiety
disquiet (n)
人物性格特征 rénwù xìnggé tèzhēng
character traits (n)
人物性格特征 rénwù xìnggé tèzhēng
character traits (n) The qualities that describe a character's personality. 描述人物性格的特征。 miáoshù rénwù xìnggé de tèzhēng.
人物性格特征 rénwù xìnggé tèzhēng
character traits (n) Amir shows character traits of courage and loyalty when he returns to help his friend instead of escaping alone. Amir表现出勇敢和忠诚的人物性格特征，因为他没有独自逃走，而是回来帮助朋友。 Amir biǎoxiàn chū yǒnggǎn hé zhōngchéng de rénwù xìnggé tèzhēng, yīnwèi tā méiyǒu dúzì táozǒu, érshì huílái bāngzhù péngyou.
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adaptable
adaptable (adj.) Able to change or adjust to new conditions. Capaz de cambiar o adaptarse a nuevas condiciones.
adaptable
adaptable (adj.) Maya proves that she is adaptable by quickly adjusting to life in her new school. Maya demuestra que es adaptable al adaptarse rápidamente a la vida en su nueva escuela.
adaptable
adaptable (adj) Able to change or adjust to new conditions.
adaptable
Maya proves that she is adaptable by quickly adjusting to life in her new school.
captivate • fascinate • hypnotize
to mesmerize (v)
cautivar • fascinar • hipnotizar
hipnotizar (v.) to mesmerize (v.)
flexible • adjustable • versatile
adaptable (adj)
flexible • ajustable • versátil
adaptable (adj.) adaptable (adj.)
gesticular • hacer una cara • fruncir el rostro
hacer una mueca (v.) to grimace (v.)
hacer una mueca
to grimace (v.) To make a facial expression showing pain or discomfort. Hacer una expresión facial que muestre dolor o incomodidad.
hacer una mueca
to grimace (v.) Marcus begins to grimace when the pain in his injured leg becomes stronger. Marcus comienza a hacer una mueca cuando el dolor en su pierna lesionada se hace más fuerte.
hipnotizar
to mesmerize (v.) To hold someone's attention completely. Mantenercompletamente la atención de alguien.
hipnotizar
to mesmerize (v.) The strange lights seem to mesmerize the crowd, causing everyone to stare silently. Las luces extrañas parecen hipnotizar a la multitud, haciendo que todos miren en silencio.
to grimace
to grimace (v) To make a facial expression showing pain or discomfort.
to grimace
Marcus begins to grimace when the pain in his injured leg becomes stronger.
to mesmerize
to mesmerize (v) To hold someone's attention completely.
to mesmerize
The strange lights seem to mesmerize the crowd, causing everyone to stare silently.
wince • scowl • make a face
to grimace (v)
a precaution
a precaution (n) An action taken beforehand to prevent danger or problems.
a precaution
As a precaution, Lena locks every door before going upstairs.
claro • obvio • distintivo
inconfundible (adj.) unmistakable (adj.)
clear • obvious • distinctive
unmistakable (adj)
el parecido
a resemblance (n.) A similarity in appearance between people or things. Una similitud en la apariencia entre personas o cosas.
el parecido
a resemblance (n.) The strong resemblance between the two strangers makes Sofia wonder whether they are related. El fuerte parecido entre los dos desconocidos hace que Sofia se pregunte si son parientes.
inconfundible
unmistakable (adj.) So clear or distinctive that it cannot be mistaken for something else. Tan claro o distintivo que no puede confundirse con otra cosa.
inconfundible
unmistakable (adj.) The fear in Daniel's voice is unmistakable when he realizes that someone has followed him home. El miedo en la voz de Daniel es inconfundible cuando se da cuenta de que alguien lo ha seguido hasta su casa.
inflection
inflection (n) A change in the sound or tone of a person's voice.
inflection
The sudden inflection in Elena's voice reveals that she is no longer joking.
la inflexión
an inflection (n.) A change in the sound or tone of a person's voice. Un cambio en el sonido o tono de la voz de una persona.
la inflexión
an inflection (n.) The sudden inflection in Elena's voice reveals that she is no longer joking. La repentina inflexión en la voz de Elena revela que ya no está bromeando.
protección • medida preventiva • salvaguarda
una precaución (s.) a precaution (n.)
resemblance
resemblance (n) A similarity in appearance between people or things.
resemblance
The strong resemblance between the two strangers makes Sofia wonder whether they are related.
safeguard • preventive measure • protection
a precaution (n)
similarity • likeness • similarity in appearance
resemblance (n)
similitud • semejanza • parecido
el parecido (s.) a resemblance (n.)
tone • vocal change • modulation
inflection (n)
tono • cambio vocal • modulación
la inflexión (s.) an inflection (n.)
una precaución
a precaution (n.) An action taken beforehand to prevent danger or problems. Una acción tomada de antemano para prevenir peligros o problemas.
una precaución
a precaution (n.) As a precaution, Lena locks every door before going upstairs. Como precaución, Lena cierra con llave todas las puertas antes de subir las escaleras.
unmistakable
unmistakable (adj) So clear or distinctive that it cannot be mistaken for something else.
unmistakable
The fear in Daniel's voice is unmistakable when he realizes that someone has followed him home.
Poem
Poems
el estado de ánimo
the mood (n.) The overall feeling or atmosphere created by a text. El sentimiento o la atmósfera general creada por un texto.
el estado de ánimo
the mood (n.) The descriptions of the empty house and dark hallway create a frightening mood. Las descripciones de la casa vacía y el pasillo oscuro crean un estado de ánimo aterrador.
feeling • atmosphere • tone
the mood (n)
hesitate • waver • lose confidence
to falter (v)
la rima
rhyme (n.) The use of matching sounds at the ends of words. El uso de sonidos coincidentes al final de las palabras.
la rima
rhyme (n.) The poet uses rhyme to connect important words and create a musical effect in the poem. El poeta usa la rima para conectar palabras importantes y crear un efecto musical en el poema.
matching sounds • echoing sounds
rhyme (n)
rhyme
rhyme (n) The use of matching sounds at the ends of words.
rhyme
The poet uses rhyme to connect important words and create a musical effect in the poem.
sentimiento • atmósfera • tono
el estado de ánimo (s.) the mood (n.)
sonidos coincidentes • sonidos similares • sonidos que riman
la rima (s.) rhyme (n.)
the mood
the mood (n) The overall feeling or atmosphere created by a text.
the mood
The descriptions of the empty house and dark hallway create a frightening mood.
titubear
to falter (v.) To hesitate or lose confidence while doing or saying something. Titubear o perder la confianza al hacer o decir algo.
titubear
to falter (v.) Marcus begins to falter when he realizes that telling the truth may cost him his friendship. Marcus comienza a titubear cuando se da cuenta de que decir la verdad puede costarle su amistad.
to falter
to falter (v) To hesitate or lose confidence while doing or saying something.
to falter
Marcus begins to falter when he realizes that telling the truth may cost him his friendship.
vacilar • dudar • perder la confianza
titubear (v.) to falter (v.)
a rhyme scheme
a rhyme scheme (n) The pattern of rhymes at the ends of lines in a poem.
a rhyme scheme
The poem's regular rhyme scheme gives the lines a predictable rhythm that contrasts with the speaker's anxious thoughts.
alliteration
alliteration (n) The repetition of the same beginning consonant sound in nearby words.
alliteration
The poet uses alliteration in the repeated beginning sounds to draw attention to the description of the storm.
apenado • pesaroso • remordido
arrepentido (adj.) regretful (adj.)
arrepentido
regretful (adj.) Feeling sorry about something that happened or something you did. Sentirse apenado por algo que ocurrió o algo que hiciste.
arrepentido
regretful (adj.) The speaker sounds regretful when he remembers the friendship he ended and wishes he had acted differently. El hablante parece arrepentido cuando recuerda la amistad que terminó y desea haber actuado de otra manera.
alliteration (n.) The repetition of the same beginning consonant sound in nearby words. La repetición del mismo sonido consonántico inicial en palabras cercanas.
la aliteración
alliteration (n.) The poet uses alliteration in the repeated beginning sounds to draw attention to the description of the storm. El poeta usa la aliteración en los sonidos iniciales repetidos para llamar la atención sobre la descripción de la tormenta.
los recursos sonoros
sound devices (n.) Techniques that use sound to create an effect in poetry or writing. Técnicas que utilizan el sonido para crear un efecto en la poesía o la escritura.
los recursos sonoros
sound devices (n.) The poet uses sound devices to emphasize important words and make the poem more memorable. El poeta usa recursos sonoros para enfatizar palabras importantes y hacer que el poema sea más memorable.
patrón de rimas • esquema de rimas • patrón de sonidos finales
un esquema de rima (s.) a rhyme scheme (n.)
regretful
regretful (adj) Feeling sorry about something that happened or something you did.
regretful
The speaker sounds regretful when he remembers the friendship he ended and wishes he had acted differently.
repetición de sonidos iniciales • sonidos iniciales iguales • repetición de consonantes iniciales
la aliteración (s.) alliteration (n.)
rhyming pattern • rhyme pattern
a rhyme scheme (n)
sorry • remorseful • repentant
regretful (adj)
sound devices
sound devices (n) Techniques that use sound to create an effect in poetry or writing.
sound devices
The poet uses sound devices to emphasize important words and make the poem more memorable.
sound techniques • poetic sound techniques
sound devices (n)
técnicas de sonido • recursos poéticos de sonido • efectos sonoros
los recursos sonoros (s.) sound devices (n.)
un esquema de rima
a rhyme scheme (n.) The pattern of rhymes at the ends of lines in a poem. El patrón de rimas al final de los versos de un poema.
un esquema de rima
a rhyme scheme (n.) The poem's regular rhyme scheme gives the lines a predictable rhythm that contrasts with the speaker's anxious thoughts. El esquema de rima regular del poema da a los versos un ritmo predecible que contrasta con los pensamientos ansiosos del hablante.
assonance
assonance (n) The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words.
assonance
The poet uses assonance to repeat vowel sounds and create a smooth, musical quality in the lines.
consonance
consonance (n) The repetition of consonant sounds in nearby words.
consonance
The poet uses consonance to repeat consonant sounds and emphasize the harsh atmosphere of the scene.
consonant-sound repetition
consonance (n)
dappled
dappled (adj) Marked with spots or patches of different color or light.
dappled
The poet's description of dappled sunlight creates an image of light and shadow scattered across the forest floor.
la asonancia
assonance (n.) The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words. La repetición de sonidos vocálicos en palabras cercanas.
la asonancia
assonance (n.) The poet uses assonance to repeat vowel sounds and create a smooth, musical quality in the lines. El poeta usa la asonancia para repetir sonidos vocálicos y crear una cualidad suave y musical en los versos.
la consonancia
consonance (n.) The repetition of consonant sounds in nearby words. La repetición de sonidos consonánticos en palabras cercanas.
la consonancia
consonance (n.) The poet uses consonance to repeat consonant sounds and emphasize the harsh atmosphere of the scene. El poeta usa la consonancia para repetir sonidos consonánticos y enfatizar la atmósfera dura de la escena.
la repetición
repetition (n.) The repeating of a word, phrase, sound, or idea for emphasis or effect. La repetición de una palabra, frase, sonido o idea para dar énfasis o crear un efecto.
la repetición
repetition (n.) The repetition of the word 'alone' emphasizes the speaker's growing sense of isolation. La repetición de la palabra 'solo' enfatiza la creciente sensación de aislamiento del hablante.
manchado • moteado • salpicado
moteado (adj.) dappled (adj.)
moteado
dappled (adj.) Marked with spots or patches of different color or light. Marcado con manchas o parches de diferente color o luz.
moteado
dappled (adj.) The poet's description of dappled sunlight creates an image of light and shadow scattered across the forest floor. La descripción del poeta de la luz solar moteada crea una imagen de luz y sombra dispersas por el suelo del bosque.
recurrence • reiteration • repeating
repetition (n)
reiteración • recurrencia • repetición de palabras o sonidos
la repetición (s.) repetition (n.)
repetición de consonantes • sonidos consonánticos repetidos • repetición de sonidos consonánticos
la consonancia (s.) consonance (n.)
repetición de vocales • sonidos vocálicos repetidos • repetición de sonidos vocálicos
la asonancia (s.) assonance (n.)
repetition
repetition (n) The repeating of a word, phrase, sound, or idea for emphasis or effect.
repetition
The repetition of the word 'alone' emphasizes the speaker's growing sense of isolation.
spotted • speckled • mottled
dappled (adj)
vowel-sound repetition
assonance (n)
a blur
a blur (n) Something that looks unclear or out of focus.
a blur
The poet describes the passing landscape as a blur to show how quickly the speaker is moving away from home.
imagen borrosa • desenfoque • imagen indistinta
un desenfoque (s.) a blur (n.)
smudge • haze • indistinctness
a blur (n)
un desenfoque
a blur (n.) Something that looks unclear or out of focus. Algo que se ve poco claro o fuera de foco.
un desenfoque
a blur (n.) The poet describes the passing landscape as a blur to show how quickly the speaker is moving away from home. El poeta describe el paisaje que pasa como un desenfoque para mostrar lo rápido que el hablante se aleja de casa.
