Character & Characterization
What term describes a character with only one dominant trait?
Flat
What term refers to the emotional atmosphere experienced by the reader?
Mood
What device gives human qualities to non-human things?
Personification
What term describes a change in structure, time, or perspective within a text?
Alliteration
What term refers to the central message or lesson of a text?
Theme
What type of character does not change throughout the story?
Static
What word describes the author’s attitude toward the subject?
Tone
What term describes using objects to represent larger ideas?
Symbolism
What technique presents a character’s thoughts as they naturally occur?
Stream of Consciousness
What device intentionally downplays the importance of something?
Understatemen
What is the process an author uses to reveal a character’s traits?
Characterization
What term refers to the unique personality or sound of the narrator?
Voice
What device places contrasting ideas close together for effect?
Juxtaposition
What term describes a character who undergoes significant change?
Dynamic
What term describes an author’s distinctive way of writing?
Style
What term describes a story that represents abstract ideas through characters and events?
Allegory
What kind of character is complex and multi-dimensional?
Round