Terms
This type of figurative language compares to unlike things without using "like" or "as".
What is metaphor?
The most straightforward type of external conflict, involving a struggle between two characters, like Batman and Joker.
What is Man vs. Man?
The overall feeling or emotional atmosphere a writer creates for the reader
What is mood?
The most straightforward type of external conflict, involving a struggle between two characters, like Batman and Joker.
What is Man vs. Man?
This literary device is the act of suggesting or hinting at an event that will happen later in the story.
Foreshadowing
The author’s attitude toward the subject matter or the audience, often conveyed through word choice and style, is known as this term.
What is tone?
In this third-person perspective, the narrator reports only what can be seen and heard, like a security camera, and never reveals a character's inner thoughts.
What is third person objective?
Question: The central, universal lesson or message a story conveys about life or human nature, such as "Unconditional love is the ultimate sacrifice."
What is theme?
The narrative method where the author tells the audience straight-out that a character is "friendly," "greedy," or "brave."
What is direct characterization?
This type of irony occurs when the outcome of a situation is the exact opposite of what was expected, like a fire station burning down.
What is situational irony?
The literary element uses a color, number, image, etc. to represent a larger literary idea in a text.
What is symbolism?
The most common narrative viewpoint where the narrator uses "he," "she," and "they”.
What is 3rd person (3rd person limited)?
This is the specific element of an author's writing style, referring to their word choice, which is the primary driver of the overall tone.
What is diction or word choice?
An internal conflict where a character struggles with a moral dilemma, fear, or difficult decision within their own mind.
What is Man vs. Self?
Saying, "I'm having a wonderful day," while covered in mud and soaking wet after being fired is an example of this type of irony.
What is verbal irony?
When a character in a play is unaware of facts known by the audience, it is called dramatic this term, a contrast between expectation and reality.
What is irony?
From the Latin meaning "all-knowing," this third-person narrator can jump into the thoughts and feelings of any and all characters in the story.
What is third person omniscient?
An author repeatedly uses words like "bleak," "hopeless," and "shivering" to describe a setting. If the subject is a city park, what two specific tones might the author be trying to establish?
What are depressing (or somber) and cold (or dismal)?
This is the process where a character’s personality through their actions, speech, thoughts, effect on others, or looks.
What is indirect characterization?
In a movie, a couple takes shelter in an abandoned cabin, believing they are safe, but the audience saw a news report earlier revealing that the cabin is where a dangerous escaped convict is hiding. What type of irony is this?
What is dramatic irony?
This is the process by which a writer reveals the personality of a character, either directly through description or indirectly through their actions, dialogue, or thoughts.
What is characterization?
This extremely rare point of view, often used in choose-your-own-adventure books or instructional writing, directly addresses the reader using the pronoun "you."
What is second person?
If a story's main conflict involves a wealthy but lonely king who finds happiness only after giving away his riches to his people, construct a single, complete thematic statement summarizing the universal lesson.
What is, "True happiness is found in generosity, not material wealth" (or a similar complete statement emphasizing the value of generosity over materialism)?
A character battling against the established rules, traditions, or government of a community or group is engaging in this type of conflict.
What is Man vs. Society?
Before a crucial dance competition, a character continually avoids eye contact, repeatedly checks the knot on her shoelace, and tells her partner, "I hope I don't forget the steps." What specific, undesirable event is the author most likely foreshadowing?
What is a mistake (or a blunder) during the performance (or failing the dance routine)?