Point of View
What point of view uses "I" and "me"?
1st Person
Who is the protagonist?
The main character in a story.
What is plot?
the sequence of events in a story
What is theme?
the message or lesson of a story
What is a simile?
A comparison using “like” or “as.”
Which point of view directly addresses the reader as "you"?
2nd Person
Who is the antagonist?
The character or force that opposes the protagonist.
What is a plot twist?
A sudden surprise that changes the story’s direction.
What is tone?
The author's attitude towards the subject matter
What is a metaphor?
A direct comparison that says one thing IS another thing -- does NOT use “like” or “as.”
Name the POV that uses "he," "she," or "they" but does not reveal all characters’ thoughts.
3rd Person Limited
What is a static character?
A character who does not change over the course of the story.
What is setting?
The time and place of a story.
What is mood?
The feeling or emotions the reader gets when reading by the piece of writing
What is personification?
Giving human traits to non-human things.
What is it called when the narrator knows everything about every character’s thoughts?
3rd Person Omniscient
What is a dynamic character?
A character who changes throughout the story.
Who is the narrator?
The voice or character who tells the story.
What is a motif?
A repeated/recurring image or idea that supports/emphasizes the theme
What is a symbol?
An object, person, or image that stands for a bigger idea or meaning.
What is the difference between point of view and perspective?
POV = who is telling the story
Perspective = character’s thoughts/feelings about events
Explain the difference between internal and external conflict.
Internal = struggle within; External = struggle with outside force
What is foreshadowing?
When the author hints at future events.
What is the difference between mood and tone?
Mood is how the reader feels while reading the text; tone is how the author feels about the subject matter they are writing about.
What is an allusion?
A reference to a well-known person, event, or text.