English For Amateurs
What are the 4 different types of stories?
expository, persuasive, narrative, and descriptive
What is an example of a Words Of The Wiser?
"Oh yes, the past can hurt. But from the way I see it, you can either run from it, or... learn from it."
What is the definition of Imagery?
Descriptive language that appeals to the 5 senses.
What is the definition of a metaphor?
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
What is the definition of setting?
The place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event takes place
What is an example of Tough Questions?
"After 30 minutes the room started to slip away from me. I was talking to one of the girls with the belly button ring and she seemed like she was in a movie"
What is the definition of characterization?
The way the author develops a character's personality.
What is the definition of a character?
A person in a novel, play, or movie.
What are the definition of plot?
The main events of a play, novel, movie, or similar work, devised and presented by the writer as an interrelated sequence.
What is a Protagonist?
The main character
What is the definition of a Simile?
A comparison of unlike things using "like" "as" or "than" (ex. He is as sly as a fox)
What is the definition of External conflict?
Someone or something that acts against the main character.
What is an example of an Aha Moment?
"And she kissed me it was the kind of kiss that I could never tell my friends about out loud. It was the kinda kiss that made me know I was never so happy in my whole life."
What is an Antagonist?
Person or force acting against the main character.
What is the definition of Personification?
Giving non-human things human characteristics (ex. The sun smiled over the waves of the ocean.)
What is the definition of figurative Language?
Language that is not literal and is based on comparisons (i.e. simile, metaphors, personification, etc.)
What is an example of a Memory Moment?
"Michel stopped going to school one day last spring,and we heard Mr.Vaghans voice on the loudspeaker boys and girls I regret to inform you that one of our students has passed on."
What are the different types of External conflict?
1. Character vs. Character, 2. Character vs. Nature 3. Character vs. Supernatural 4. Character vs. Culture
What is the definition of Internal conflict?
A conflict that lies within the character's mind; i.e. a difficult decision.
What is the definition of Exposition?
Introduction to characters, setting, and main conflict.