TERMS
the perspective from which the story is told
What is pont of view?
the central idea or message about life that the author wants to convey to the reader
What is theme?
words or phrases that appeal to the readers' senses
What is imagery?
the feeling or atmosphere that an author creates in a literary work
What is mood?
exists when the reader knows something that a character does not know
What is dramatic irony?
the type of literature characterized by a particular form or style
What is the genre?
the author's attitude or feelings about characters, situation,s or topics
What is tone?
a contrast between what is expected and what happens
What is irony?
an object, person, place or event that represents something else entirely
What is symbolism?
exists when a person says one thing but means another
What is verbal irony?
when earlier events are inserted into a story
when authors give clues or hint at events that will happen in the future
What is foreshadowing?
For example: “The grass was green, and the flowers were red.”
What is imagery?
the author using the color red to represent passion, love, or devotion is an example of
What is symbolism?
exists when the outcome of a situation is the opposite of what one would expect
What is situational irony?
For example, if writing about a beach use words such as salty sea air, gentle breeze, soft sand, lapping waves, or warm sun rays.
What is mood?
The character Rosey is a nosey neighbor who always complains. She is an example of what type of character?
what is a flat character?
From what point of view is The True Story of the Three Little Pigs told?
What is the first person point of view?
while his friends in the story learn from their lessons, Gerald continues to act and think the same way. He doesn't change. Therefore he is what kind of character?
What is a static character?
a swimmer jumping into an ocean where a shark is feeding is an example of ....
What is dramatic irony?
In Beauty and the Beast, the Beast is on a harsh path to living as a beast forever. However, after meeting Belle, his feelings start to slowly change. Not only is he nicer to her, but to those who have stood beside him. His growth and change of heart even allow him to become a prince once more. He is an example of what kind of character?
What is a dynamic character?
list the order of the elements of fiction on the exposition chart.
What is exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution?
What is black?
In Beauty and the Beast, the protagonist, Belle, is fully developed and has several layers to her personality. At times Belle may be caring and gentle with her father, but at the same time, she shows wit and strength when warding off the undesirable suitor, Gaston. Belle is an example of what type of character?
What is round?
For example, someone saying “Just what I needed”, after spilling coffee on their shirt on the way to an important meeting
What is verbal irony?