Plot
What is the exposition
We meet the characters and learn of the setting
writing that authors use to appeal to our 5 senses; not meant to be taken literally
what is figurative language
a universal idea or message the author wants you to know from reading their story; often they do not directly state that they want you to know this
what is theme
The protagonist of the story, which the action centers around; the other characters necessary to create a story
what is main character and subordinate characters
a point of view that is never appropriate in academic writing
what is second person point of view
What is the rising action
The main character faces several conflicts, building the suspense of the story.
writing authors use to paint images in out mind; can appeal to any of our 5 senses
what is imagery
the author's use of precise word choice to convey their attitude about a topic; in turn, this provokes emotions & feelings in the reader
what is tone and mood
Known as "the good guy" and known as "the bad guy," or "bad thing"
What is protagonist and antagonist
The narrator is a character in the story ( usually a main character); they can tell us all of their thoughts and feelings; they use pronouns such as "I, me, my, we, us"
what is first person point of view
The most exciting part of the story, the turning point
what is climax
an extreme exaggeration used by authors; sometimes students use this when discussing Ms. Couch
what is hyperbole
the author gives the reader hints about what could happen later in the story; the author tells us about the characters' experiences before the beginning of the story; the author intentionally builds anxiety in the reader, leaving them very curious about what happens next to the characters
what is foreshadowing, flashback, and suspense
A main character who changes in the story; usually experiences personal growth for the better A character who remains the same in the story; does not change or grow
what is a dynamic and a static character
the narrator is not a character in the story; they only know and tell us the thoughts and feelings of one character (usually the main character); pronouns used are "he, she, they"
what is third person limited point of view
follows the climax, the tension/suspense begins to settle for the reader and characters
what is falling action
3 things that author's use to make comparisons. Give the definition of each.
what is simile, metaphor, and personification
simile: a comparison using "like" or "as"
metaphor: a comparison not using "like" or "as." Typically uses "is" or "are
personification: comparing human traits to something nonhuman
when you expect one thing to happen, but the opposite happens when a character says one thing, but means the opposite used to create suspense in the reader/audience
What is situational irony, verbal irony, and dramatic irony
a character whose personality we fully know; usually a main character a character we know little about, plays a small part in the story; usually their role is to provide some comedic relief
what are round and flat characters
The narrator is not a character in the story; they know and tell us the thoughts and feelings of all characters; they use pronouns such as "he, she, they'
what is third person omniscient
the reader finds out how the characters' lives turn out
what is resolution
3 types of sound devices authors use. Give the definition of each.
What is alliteration, assonance, and onomatopeia
alliteration - repeating consonant sounds at the beginning of words
assonance - repeating vowel sounds at the end of word
onomatopeia - using words that sound like what they are describing or what they mean
similar to verbal irony, but includes a put down
what is sarcasm
Author's use direct characterization (directly telling us about the character) and indirect characterization. what is the acronym, and the meaning of the letters, to help us understand indirect characterization and character traits
STEAL
Speech
Thoughts
Effects on other characters
Actions
Looks
the narrator reports facts as neutral or objective observer; they are not a character or real person in the story or article; often used in informational essays, journalism, news reports, and biographies
what is third person neutral, or third person objective