Literary Terms
What is the definition of personification? Provide an example
the giving of human qualities to an animal, object, or idea
What are the 6 story elements?
-plot
-theme
-setting
-tone
-conflict/resolution
-character
What are the 3 types of conflict? and provide an example for each
Man vs Man
Man vs Self
Man vs Nature
What is the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist?
And provide an example
Pro - main character
An- Opposing character involved in action stil
This is my solution reschedule the game so Draco Malfoy can make it.
This is my solution : reschedule the game so Draco Malfoy can make it.
What is irony? Give an example
The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
Who is the protagonist in "The Terrible Old Man"
The old man
Fill in the blank:
Conflict always results in _______.
Characters either ______ to or ______ against these changes.
Change
Submit or Rebel
What is indirect characterization?
The reader must infer character traits from information shown by the author
What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
what is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?
Simile is a comparison using "like" or "as", while metaphor is a comparison that is not literally applicable
What is "the meat" stand for in the short story "Made Out of Meat"?
Humans
Use the correct term and then provide an explanation
Victory: He murdered the robbers
Name All 5 methods of indirect characterization
Actions
Appearance
Private Thoughts
Speech
What Others Say
What does the acronym THAMOs stand for?
therefore, however, also, meanwhile, otherwise
a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.
Bubonic plague with ring around the rosie
What is the theme of "Made Out of Meat?"
Fear of the unknown causes people to make assumptions and reject what they do not understand.
What is the conflict in "Made Out of Meat"? Use the correct term and provide an explanation
Defeat: they needed to welcome the humans and they failed.
What is the difference between a dynamic and static character?
Provide an example for both and why they are what you select them to be
Static - remains unchanged
Dynamic - grows and changes throughout the story
Place a , ; : in the correct places.
Simba is home sick today consequently he will miss the pop quiz assembly and play rehearsal.
Simba is home sick today; consequently, he will miss the pop quiz, assembly, and play rehearsal.
What is the difference between a theme? symbol? and a motif?
Theme = unifying idea throughout the story
motif = a recurring subject, idea, or theme throughout
symbol = a thing that stands for something else: usually an object representing something abstract
What is the tone of The Terrible Old Man? How did you discover it?
(The mood is eerie)
Mood is how the reader feels. Tone is the authors attitude.
Fill in the blank :
The Foil character’s _____________ will often differ from that of the protagonist AND will _________________ between the two response strategies.
The Foil character’s response to conflict will often differ from that of the protagonist AND will serve to highlight the contrast between the two response strategies.
List 3 components that reveal past the tip of the iceberg of character complexity.
(what terms were at the bottom of the iceberg photo)
- motivation
-relationships
-culture
-fears
-secrets
-heartbreak
-unspoken words
Correct the following sentence completely.
Mr. filch planned his shopping list for the party very carefully however he forgot to buy Doritos Soda and balloons
Mr. Filch planned his shopping list for the party very carefully; however, he forgot to buy Doritos, soda, and balloons.