Characterization
Miscellaneous
Literary Terms
Miscellaneous
Plot
100
Curley is a ___________________ character. He doesnt change at all over the course of Of Mice and Men.
What is static?
100
When you introduce a quote in your writing, this term refers to the background information you need to write down as well. This information is necessary for the reader to understand what was happening in the story and for the reader to fully undertsand how your quote supports your assertion.
What is the context?
100
Show character and create atmosphere are two functions of this literary element
What is description?
100
The feather in Forrest Gump.
What is a symbol? The feather symbolizes Forrest and the way he lives his life.
100
The narrator's position to the story, which influences how much he knows about the characters.
What is point of view?
200
"Doodle was just about the craziest brother a boy ever had," is an example of ________________.
What is direct characterization?
200
John Proctor's inability to decide if he should tell the court that he knows what happened in the woods is an example of __________________.
What is an internal conflict?
200
A comparison of two dissimilar things (usually an abstract concept and an object) in order to highlight certain aspects that the two things share. For example: Love is a rose.
What is a metaphor? The metaphor creates meaning by making the reader think about the fact that love, like a rose grows slowly, is beautiful, is fragile, and can be dangerous if handled improperly.
200
Self-love is the most important type of love; without it, no other healthy relationships can exist. The above line is an example of a ______________.
What is a thematic statement?
200
A feeling of anticipation the author creates in the reader. The author uses the following techniques to create this feeling: 1. distance between the introduction of the conflict and the resolution 2. character flaws 3. a dangerous setting- The setting can be created in such a way that the characters are constantly battling obstacles. JRR Tolkien, the author of Lord of the Rings, uses this technique. 4. create time constraints 5. a plot that does not go in chronological order, as in Farewell to Violet
What is suspense?
300
A character who has traits that are the opposite of another character's traits. These characters highlight and emphasize the differing traits. For instance, a quiet character makes a loud character look even louder. Example: Slim and Curley
What is a character foil?
300
The speaker's attitude toward the subject he or she is writing about. His overall attitude may be positive, negative, or neutral.
What is the tone? A positive tone might be a tone of admiration or awe. A negative tone might be a critical or scornful tone.
300
When the opposite of what one would expect to happen, happens. For example: A student gets bullied at the assembly against bullying.
What is irony?
300
This is an element of plot and can be used to develop a character, create suspense, or both.
What is a flashback?
300
When the narrator uses "you" to refer to the protagonist (the good guy) in the story. "Girl" is an example.
What is second person point of view?
400
Curley whirled on Carlson. "You keep outta this lest you wanna step outside." This is an example of indirect characterization using ____________.
What is speech and actions? STEAL - speech, thoughts, effects on others, actions, looks
400
The story's emotional impact on the reader.
What is the mood?
400
The way the story makes the reader feel. Authors use imagery and detail to create this effect on the reader. For example, the beginning of The Scarlet Ibis sets a sad _________ for the rest of story.
What is mood?
400
When the author give human qualities to inanimate objects. Example: Doodle! Doodle! I cried, shaking him, but there was no answer but the ropy rain.
What is personification? The example means that Doodle's brother is alone - no human voice answers his cries. The only thing he can hear in response to his cries is the rain. "Ropy rain" is a metaphor, and means that the rain is falling down so quickly and heavily that it's like a rope hanging from the sky.
400
When the narrator is an outside observer.
What is 3rd person point of view? The reader feels sort of distant from the characters because he doesn't get their thoughts.
500
Elizabeth Proctor is a ______________ character; she changes over the course of the novel from a cold, unforgiving, quiet woman, to a passionate, understanding companion.
What is dynamic?
500
Setting refers to the ______________ and _____________________ of the story.
What are time and place?
500
When the reader knows something that at least one of the characters does not know. This device is often used to create suspense.
What is dramatic irony?
500
When the narrator only has access to one or two of the character's minds.
What is 3rd person limited?
500
When the narrator is an outside observe and knows everything about all of the characters.
What is 3rd person omniscient? This allows for all of the characters to be well-developed.
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