Grammar
the person or thing doing the action, or being described --> usually centres a noun
What is a static character?
someone who does not change at all throughout the story.
What is theme?
What is a simile?
a direct comparison of unlike things
Define Onomatopoeia
when a word imitates the sound of the thing it means
Define a predicate.
tells something about the subject (what action the subject is performing or how it is being) --> usually centres a verb
What is a dynamic character?
a character who's character changes from the beginning to the end
What is irony
a twist on what is expected
wht is personification?
giving inanimate objects or ideas human characteristics
Define Rhyme. (*hint: there are two types)
End rhyme: the end of lines rhyme
Internal rhyme: Words within a line rhyme
What is a sentence fragment?
a group of words that does not express a complete thought - cannot stand alone as a sentence
What is a complex/ round character?
The reader gets to know all aspects of this character's personalities
what is dialogue?
conversation between characters
What is apostrophe?
Speaking or writing to something/ someone who cannot hear you
Define Alliteration
the repetition of a constant sound at the beginning of words in a line
What is a run-on sentence?
two or more sentences run together or only separated by a comma
What is a simple/ flat character?
The reader does not know much about their personalities
what is foreshadowing?
a hint that something will happen which later does actually happen
What is hyperbole?
exaggeration for effect
Define Consonance
the repetition of a constant sound anywhere in a line
What is present tense/ present perfect tense?
Used to talk about events happening now/ used to talk about actions that began in the past and are continuing
What is a stereotype character?
Once the reader meets the character, they know exactly what the character is like
what is mood?
evokes certain feelings/ vibes through the reader using description and words
What is irony? Explain!
expressing your meaning usuing words that are the opposite.
verbal: saying something but you actually mean the opposite
situational: the expected outcome of an event does not happen
Define Assonance
the repetition of avowel sound in the same line