Characterization
protagonist & antagonist
the main character/the bad guy, the opposing force
exposition
the beginning of the story -- introduces setting and the main character (s)
simile: a comparison using like or as
metaphor: a comparison between 2 objects
symbolism
object, character or scene in a story that stands for an idea/concept and illustrates deeper meaning
Junior likes to draw cartoons because ______________________
It’s the way he escapes the reservation and the bullying
direct characterization
the writer makes direct statements about the character; you don't have to read between the lines
conflict
the main problem of the story
personification
Giving human qualities or traits to things that are not alive/human
theme
A theme is a universal idea, lesson, or message explored throughout a work of literature.
Junior's grandmother is known for her top quality - ____________________
tolerance and love and kindness towards others...
dynamic character/static character
dynamic: the character who undergoes an important change in the story
static: this character doesn’t change much throughout the story
rising action
events that create more tension and lead to climax
idiom
expression that can’t be understood from the meanings of its separate words
I’ve told you a million times not to talk.
hyperbole
Arnold’s basketball coach is____________
Extremely supportive and kind to him
round character/flat character
round: a well-developed life-like character that’s real and has a lot of traits
flat:a one-dimensional character who has a single set of traits, not very real or human-like
climax
the most intense part, the turning point of the story
hyperbole
an exaggeration
Rowdy's temper was a volcano ready to explode.
metaphor
Why does Arnold believe he became a good basketball player?
"The power of expectations. As they expected more of me, I expected more of myself."
indirect characterization
the writer gives clues and depends on the reader to draw conclusions (infer) about the character's traits. 5 methods of indirect characterization include what the character says, does, thinks, feels, and what other people say or think about the character
falling action and resolution
falling action: the events that lead to resolution
resolution: final outcome of events of the story
what is the purpose of figurative language ?
It makes the story more colorful and meaningful by giving it deeper meaning than what’s on the surface
Saying he had gained a little weight was ___________ since he had put on thirty pounds just last month.
understatement
What is Arnold's "grieving ceremony"?
He makes lists of things that make him feel joy.