Plot
The conclusion to the story that reveals the solution to the problems and conflicts.
The resolution.
Usually the character that opposes the protagonist (main character). Usually the “bad guy”. (ex. The Joker)
The Antagonist
The narrator is a character in the story and tells it from his or her perspective. (ex. “I went into the room…”)
First Person
Giving human qualities to non-human items. (It was begging to be eaten)
Personification
A sentence or group of sentences that capture the reader’s attention and interest. It is meant to entice the readers to keep reading.
Hook
The turning point where the conflict and problems reach their peak.
The Climax
Characters that are described in depth. Main characters are almost always round. (ex. Harry Potter)
Round Character
The narrator is NOT a character directly involved in the action. (ex. “She went into the room…”)
Third Person
Comparing two different things. (He is a pig)
Metaphor
A secret that only the audience knows.
Dramatic Irony
The part of the story that develops the problem, or conflict through a series of events that build interest and/or suspense
Rising Action
A character that does not change from beginning to end. (ex. Scar from the Lion King).
Static Character
When the narrator uses the pronoun “you” or “your” to tell the story. The story is from the perspective of the onlooker who speaks directly to the reader.
A sound written out as a word. Ex. Ribbit, Boom, Kapow, Zoom.
Onomatopoeia:
Identifies the main idea of the paragraph.
Topic Sentence
The events after the climax that lead to a resolution.
Falling Action
A special kind of “flat” character. They could be called stereotypical characters. They are easily recognizable. (ex. A popular jock)
Stock Character
The narrator has no part in the story but can see into the mind of all the characters.
Omniscient
A saying that has a different meaning than what it literally says. (This homework is a piece of cake.)
Idiom
A thesis statement clearly identifies the topic being discussed, includes the points discussed in the paper, and is written for a specific audience.
An introduction that provides necessary details about characters and setting.
Exposition
A special character that is used to enhance another character. (ex. Evil step sisters to Cinderella)
Foil Character
The author’s use of language that appeals to the five senses to help the reader imagine what is being described. (The candy tasted sour on her tongue as she sat on the prickly grass and the wind stung her cheeks)
Imagery
An event that mocks the circumstance of the story. (A pilot is afraid of heights)
Situational Irony