Literary Periods
Focused on religious devotion, personal salvation, and moral instruction. Used a plain style of writing with biblical references
What is Puritanism?
A direct comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as."
What is a metaphor?
the author's word choice
What is diction?
The main character in a story who faces the central conflict.
What is the protagonist?
A conflict between two characters
What is man vs man?
Emphasized fragmentation, disillusionment, and questioning traditional values. Experimented with style and structure
What is Modernism?
The use of an object, person, or event to represent a deeper meaning.
What is symbolism?
the author's attitude towards the subject
What is tone?
The character or force opposing the protagonist.
What is the antagonist?
An internal struggle where a character faces their own fears, doubts, or moral dilemmas.
What is Man vs Self?
Celebrated African American culture, music, and literature, with themes of racial identity and social justice
The Harlem Renaissance
The central idea or message in a literary work
What is theme?
The arrangement of words and sentence structure.
What is syntax?
A character who remains largely unchanged throughout the story.
What is a static character?
A struggle against natural forces
What is Man vs Nature?
Focused on nature, emotion, imagination, and the supernatural. Explored individualism and human potential
What is Romanticism?
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.
What is imagery?
The narrator is a character in the story, using "I" or "we."
What is 1st person point of view?
A well-developed character with multiple personality traits
What is a round character?
the belief that success is possible through hard work
What is the American Dream?
Depicted everyday life and ordinary people. Focused on social issues and realistic struggles.
What is Realism?
Giving human characteristics to non-human things.
What is personification?
to persuade, perform, or entertain
What is author's purpose?
A character who undergoes significant change throughout the story.
What is a dynamic character?
A character’s struggle against destiny or circumstances beyond their control.
What is Man vs Fate?