Definitions 1
Simile
Comparing using like or as
Imagery
Descriptions that connect to one of our 5 senses.
What does Central Idea mean?
The main idea of a story.
A theme is NOT
A summary, plot, resolution, conflict, etc.
What is the structure of an essay?
Introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion
Mood
How the reader feels when reading or watching something.
Plot
The events in a story (includes conflict, resolution, setting and more).
Can Central Idea include the names of characters and what happened to them?
YES! Central idea is supposed to be about the story, so we can write about the characters and the events that occurred.
What is indirect characterization?
When the author tells you about the characters through their actions, thoughts and feelings.
"The falling snow wrapped the whole neighborhood in a blanket of white" is an example of:
Metaphor
Metaphor
Comparing without using like or as
Symbolism
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Onomatopoeia
When words imitate the sound they represent
What does theme mean?
The lesson or moral of a story.
Personification
Giving human like qualities to a non living object
Dialogue
When the characters speak in a story.
Tone
The author's attitude toward the subject (e.g., sarcastic, solemn, optimistic).
Hyperbole
Extreme exaggeration
A "Theme" is different from a "Central Idea" because a theme:
Provides a deeper message or "lesson" that can apply to real life.
What is a narrator? What are the 3 types of perspectives a narrator could have?
The person who tells the story; 1st, 2nd, and 3rd person
Resilient
Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
Irony
A contrast between expectation and reality (situational, verbal, or dramatic).
Objective
vs.
Bias / Prejudice
Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions; representing facts.
vs.
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group.
Why is "Love" considered a Thematic Topic rather than a full Theme Statement?
Because it is a subject and does not explain a lesson about love.
Alliteration
The same beginning sound of 2 or more words is repeated in a sentence