Literary Characters
Do's & Don't (s) of Writing
Types of Speech
Reader Response
Miscellaneous
100
This is the main character in a story, the one with whom you are likely to empathize
What is the protagonist
100
Make sure to include this vital sentence within the introduction that captures the main idea of the rest of the essay.
What is a thesis statement?
100
An example of this type of speech is exemplified here: 1. "What up, dog? You got that cake?"
What is slang?
100
When a reader feels this way towards a character, he/she has no feeling at all.
What is apathy
100
This book of memoirs was written by Liz Murray. It chronicles the struggles that she endured while growing up with drug addicted parents and homelessness.
What is "Breaking Night?"
200
This character typically opposes the protagonist and adds to the conflict.
What is the antagonist
200
This is something that you shouldn't do in writing...that is unless you accredit those words/ideas to the original author in quotes and list that source.
What is plagiarism?
200
Examples of this include: "It's raining cats and dogs." "He's jumping the gun." "He rubs her the wrong way."
What is an idiom?
200
An appeal to reader's through the use of logic. Example: "If we analyze the data and assess the damages, the cost should amount to $4,000
What is Logos?
200
A book written by someone about their own life
What is an autobiography?
300
This character goes through some kind of change in a story due to some life-changing event
What is a dynamic character?
300
A sentence that should end, but instead is too long and lacks proper punctuation.
What is a run-on?
300
Types of speech that are specific or peculiar to a specific group of people or those in a certain field. Doctors, for example, might say... 1. "The CT Scan revealed some hemorrhaging in the right temporal lobe." 2. We placed a stint in the right artery and performed a triple bypass to increase blood flow.
What is jargon?
300
When a reader feels this way towards a character, they show some feeling...but nothing too deep or involving.
What is sympathy?
300
One who is born disadvantaged and must work harder than the average person to get ahead.
What is an underdog?
400
This character does not show any change at all, but instead remains the same, almost like a "type" instead of a character.
What is a static character?
400
"Because it was the right thing to do" is a sentence that exemplifies this common mistake among student writers.
What is a sentence fragment
400
It's a nicer way to say something that is harsh. For example, instead of saying..."He peed his pants" we can say "he had an accident."
What is euphemism?
400
An appeal to readers through the use of strong emotion. Example: "It doesn't matter what the cost of the damages is, we are strong and united and will make this work as a team."
What is Pathos
400
An attitude or belief in dealing with matters just as they really are with no additional expectations.
What is Realism?
500
A word that characterizes various personality types that humans commonly take on over centuries. Examples include "the caretaker", "the warrior," or "the joker."
What is "archetype?"
500
Expository essays should be written this way as exemplified in the following sentences: 1. "First, you must have the right ingredients." 2. "Next pre-heat the stove at 400. 3. "In the end, this will be one tasty cake."
What is 2nd Person Narrative?
500
A saying that is over-used to the point where we get tired of hearing it. Example: "This, that, and the third."
What is a cliche?
500
An appeal to the reader through the use of ethics. Example: "As one who is experienced in analyzing cost and price to earnings, I can safely say that it's worth the investment of $4000.
What is Ethos
500
A diversionary tactic often used in arguments, sometimes in writing where one changes the subject and gets away from the matter at hand. Example: When asked about the money he owes, John often told a joke and tried to lighten the mood.
What is "Red Herring?"
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