Parts of Speech
A person, place, thing, or idea
Noun
Uses emotion to appeal to the audience
Pathos
The feeling a story gives the reader
Mood
Internal characteristics describe ....
A characters personality - what goes on inside the character
This drives the plot and makes the story more interesting.
Conflict
A word showing action
Verb
Uses facts, evidence, and logic to appeal to the audience
Logos
Man v. Man, Mand v. Self, Man v. Society, Man v. Nature, Man v. Technology are all examples of....
Conflict
The characters outer appearance: what they look like
This conflict happens inside a person when they are struggling with a difficult decision or situation.
Internal Conflict (Man v. Self)
Describes a verb
Adverb
Uses ethics, qualifications of a person or celebrity to appeal to the audience
Ethos
When an author uses an object, person, or idea that represents a bigger idea
Symbolism
"The boy was very brave." Is an example of what kind of characterization? (Hint: The author TELLS you about the character)
Direct Characterization
This conflict happens when a person is fighting against something outside themselves.
External Conflict. (Man v. Man, Society, Nature, Technology)
Describes a noun
Adjective
The art of persuasive speaking or writing
Rhetoric
A comparison between two things using "like" or "as"
Ex. Her eyes were like sparkling diamonds.
Simile
"The boy rushed over to the burning car and pulled the baby to safety." This is an example of what kind of characterization?
(Hint: The author SHOWS you the character through action and/or dialogue)
Indirect Characterization
Human beings and the development of AI could potentially lead to what type of conflict?
Man v. Technology
Used in place of a noun to avoid repetition
Pronoun
Emotional, ethical, or logical arguments used for persuasion
Rhetorical Appeals
A direct comparison between two unlike things.
Ex. Life is a roller coaster.
Metaphor
What is the acronym for Characterization and what do each of the letters stand for?
STEAL
What are the 5 Elements of Plot in the order they occur?
Introduction, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Conclusion