Character
this is a character who changes internally from the beginning to the end of the story
What is a dynamic character?
the conflict builds
a comparison of unlike things using "like" or "as"
What is a simile?
a quotation from the text to support your claim
What is Evidence?
a problem inside a character's mind
What is internal conflict?
descriptions of personality and behavior
What are character traits?
the most intense part of the story; the turning point where the conflict is the biggest
What is the climax?
an extreme exaggeration for emphasis or humor
What is hyperbole?
What is the Lead In?
the structure of events in a story; consists of rising action, climax, falling action
What is the plot?
the person, thing, or force working against the main character
What is an antagonist?
the beginning, where the characters and setting are introduced; background info
What is the exposition?
giving human traits to non-human things
What is personification?
Giving the author and page number: (Bambara 104)
What is to cite?
the feeling/atmosphere of a story, determined by the setting
What is mood?
the main character, usually the "good guy"
What is a protagonist?
action winds down
What is falling action?
details that paint a picture of the story; related to the 5 senses (sight, smell, sound, touch, taste)
What are sensory details?
What is a Claim?
a problem/struggle with an outside force
What is external conflict?
a character who stays the same internally
What is a static character?
the conclusion of the plot where the loose ends are tied up
What is the resolution?
a comparison that makes a statement that one thing IS something else
What is a metaphor?
an explanation of how the evidence supports your claim
What is Reasoning?
a life lesson learned; lesson or moral about life or human nature
What is the theme?