Point of View
When an author uses this point of view, you will see pronouns such as, "I, ME, WE, US."
What is 1st person point of view?
The term for a conflict between a man and another man.
What is man vs man?
Contrast between what is expected to happen and what actually occurs. The unexpected twist can be humorous or tragic.
What is situational irony?
The part of the plot that provides the audience with an ending that completely resolves the conflict.
What is resolution?
The overall feeling or atmosphere of an authors work.
What is mood?
When an author is talking directly to "you."
What is 2nd person point of view?
The term for a conflict between a man and global warming.
What is man vs. nature?
Occurs when the audience or reader knows something that the characters in the story do not. The lack of knowledge creates a sense of tension or doom.
What is dramatic irony?
The sequence of events in a story that builds tension and conflict, leading to the story's climax.
What is rising action?
The implied associations, meanings, or emotions associated with a word (how the word makes a person feel.)
What is connotation?
When a narrator tells the story.
What is 3rd person point of view?
The term for a conflict between a woman and herself.
What is man vs self?
Occurs when a speaker says one thing but means the opposite. Often used to make a point, add humor, or use sarcasm.
What is verbal irony?
The beginning of the plot where background information is usually shared.
The writer's or speakers attitude toward a subject?
What is tone?
This refers to differing opinions, thoughts, perspectives.
What is point of view?
The broad term for a conflict that happens outside of yourself.
What is external conflict?
Example:
Ms. Guedry drove past a burning fire station.
What is situational irony?
The point of the plot leading up to the resolution and after the climax
What is falling action?
A writer's or speakers choice of words.
What is diction?
How does point of view affect a reader's understanding of a character's thoughts and feelings?
Answers may vary
The broad term for a conflict that happens within yourself.
What is internal conflict?
Example: When the class is being too loud and Mrs. Singleton says, "this is the best day ever!"
What is verbal irony?
The turning point of a story where there is the highest amount of tension/drama.
What is climax?
A recurring idea throughout a literary work, or underlying meaning/message.
What is theme?