characterization
the author tells you about the character
direct characterization
the narrator is a character in the story
first person pov
conflict
P or C: The wind whistled
clause
a comparison using like or as
simile
the author shows you about the character
indirect characterization
YOU are a character in the story
second person pov
a person going through guilt
man vs self
P or C: The oldest oak tree in town
phrase
an exaggeration
hyperbole
a character that doesn't change
static
the narrator tells you about the characters but they are not a character themselves
third person pov
the conflict going on outside of a character
external conflict
I or D: While I was away
dependent
you look like a million bucks
simile/hyperbole
a character we know a lot about
round
I went to the house in the distance
first person pov
a man fights a sea monster
man vs supernatural
type of sentence: I used to be afraid, but I am not now.
compound
the sun smiled down at me
personification
a character that's the opposite of another character for contrast
foil
you're going to have to be a little quieter
second person pov
a princess wants to run away from her destiny
man vs fate
type of sentence: I used to be afraid, but I am not now because I am older.
the two words that are the difference between a simile and metaphor