Syllable Types
Single, short vowel, followed by a consonant
What is a Closed Syllable?
Means again
What is re-?
Indicates plural
What is -s or -es?
This is the introduction; characters, setting and conflict are introduced
What is the exposition?
The character has an inner struggle, such as a battle over values, morals, beliefs, or desires
What is Character vs. Self?
Unaccented final syllable, most consistent, limited number of combinations
What is a Consonant + le Syllable?
Means below
What is sub-?
Means person who
What is -er and -or?
All loose ends are tied up, the ending of the story
What is the resolution?
The main character clashes with another character in the story
What is Character vs. Character?
Single, long vowel, not followed by a consonant
What is an Open Syllable?
Means above, beyond
What is super-?
Means state, quality of being; almost always indicates a noun.
What is -ion, -tion, -ation, and -ition?
The conflict has been resolved, and the tension begins to ease
What is the falling action?
The main character fights to overcome or endure natural events
What is Character vs. Nature?
Can be long, short, or dipthongs; uses 2-4 letters to spell 1 vowel sound
What is a Vowel Team Syllable?
Means half
What is semi-?
Means full of
What is -ous, -eous, -ious?
The conflict builds, tension builds, stakes become higher
What is the rising action?
The character challenges a law, tradition, or institution
What is Character vs. Society?
Long vowel; spelled with one vowel, 1 consonant, and e
What is Silent e Syllable?
Means against
What is anti-?
Is the superlative form
What is -est?
The most exciting part! The character must deal with conflict and the outcome of the story is revealed
What is the climax?
The literary term for the hero/the character the audience roots for
The literary term for the bully/the character who causes trouble for the hero
What is protagonist and antagonist?