Figurative Language
Something in the text that stands for something else. A ______ "represents" something else.
Symbol
The central, deeper meaning of a written work. Usually refers to a fiction text.
Theme
A character that does not change throughout the story.
Static
When someone suggests the truth or existence of something, it would be indicated by the word...
"Implies"
What kind of text is about real events?
Non-fiction
A literary device that reflects the writer’s attitude toward the subject matter or audience of a literary work.
Tone
Name 2 common themes regularly seen in literature.
coming-of-age, life, death, love, family, courage, survival
A character that has many personality traits.
Round
The definition of the word "initial" is...
Their initial impression was good.
existing or occurring at the beginning.
Flash fiction
An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.
Allusion
Name the 5 parts of a story arc in order.
exposition - rising action - climax - falling action - conclusion
A character that fits a stereotype.
Stock
When something stands in for something else in the text, it would be indicated by the word...
"Represents"
Figurative language is used for these reasons.
To be more effective, persuasive, and impactful.
Tone is how the author means the text to feel, mood is the feeling the text gives the reader
The difference between a "theme" and "central/main idea".
theme - fiction / central or main idea - non-fiction
Flat dynamic protagonist
When something supports an idea, analysis, or something in the text, it would be indicated by the word...
"Reinforces"
The three "author's purposes" are...
To inform, persuade, or entertain
Name 5 types of figurative language that haven't been discussed.
Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Onomatopoeia, Oxymoron, Hyperbole, Allusion, Idiom, Imagery, Symbolism, Alliteration, Irony, Sarcasm, Pun
The pronouns used in first, second, and third person point of view.
I/we/us; you/your/yours; they/them/theirs
A "bad guy" with a lot of traits who stays the same throughout a story.
Round static antagonist.
Define THREE of these words: myriad, outlier, gloomy, humorous, optimistic
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Name a text we have a read, and what the author's purpose in writing it was.
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