Poetry Terms
A comparison between two unlike things without the use of the words “like”, “as” or “than”.
Ex. The jungle of suspicion is upon us.
What is a metaphor?
those who oppose the protagonist; they actively create obstacles for the protagonist
This "peak" of the plot diagram is the moment which the story has been building to, the point of no return, the action which cannot be undone, etc
What is the climax?
These are the three major categories of persuasion which all persuasive techniques fall under.
What are ethos, pathos, and logos?
He is the protagonist of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
Who is Christopher?
Meanings or associations that readers have with a word beyond its dictionary definition; sometimes referred to as the emotional definition of a word
What is connotation?
Character who remains unchanged throughout the story; their personality, values, perspective stay consistent
What is a static character?
This plot element provides background information, character descriptions, and other details which set up the story before the action begins.
What is exposition?
A technique in which the speaker raises a question then proceeds to answer it.
What is hypophora?
A genre of literature which deals with topics such as government control, environmental destruction, loss of individuality, and consequences of technology.
What is dystopian literature?
A description of how something looks, feels, tastes, smells, or sounds; may use literal or figurative language to appeal to the senses.
What is imagery?
A character who usually exhibits a single trait and serves a specific function in the story; they are one-dimensional.
What is a flat character?
In The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, arguments between Christopher's parents are examples of this kind of conflict.
What is Character vs. Character conflict?
Often used in hyperbole, this kind of adjective is used to compare three or more items; example: This is the HOTTEST day of the year.
What is a superlative adjective?
He was Nick's best friend and soccer rival in Booked
Who is Coby?
A run-on line of poetry in which logical and grammatical sense carries over from one line into the next without pause or punctuation.
What is enjambment?
A character with a complex mix of traits, motivations, and emotions; they feel most like real people because they are multifaceted.
What is a round character?
In The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, Christopher's struggle to be understood by neurotypical people is an example of this type of conflict.
What is Character vs. Society?
A brief story about an interesting, amusing, or strange event.
What is an anecdote?
This event is the inciting incident which begins The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
What is the murder of Wellington, the dog?
The deliberate use of multiple conjunctions between coordinate phrases, clauses or words.
Ex. I paid for my plane ticket, and the taxes, and the fees, and the charge for the checked bag, and five dollars for a bottle of water.
What is polysyndeton?
This character type undergoes significant internal changes as a result of the story; they experience growth or transformation.
What is a dynamic character?
This type of conflict is demonstrated in the short story "Examination Day", when the boy is given medication to ensure his answers are accurate reflections of his intelligence.
What is Character vs. Technology?
The art of arranging letters and text to create a visually appealing and legible design to convey a message effectively; includes fonts, text size, spacing, etc.
What is typographic composition?
In Booked, Nick finds this in Mr. Mac's dragonfly box.
What is something never revealed to the reader?