Figurative Language
This type of figurative language compares two different things and says there’s something(s) similar about these two things, without using "like" or "as".
What is a metaphor?
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition:
extremely happy and content
What is blissful?
冲突点 / this is general category for what the protagonist has and the antagonist creates in the plot, and an example of this is character vs. destiny
What is types of conflict?
Part of Speech: noun
Definition:
polite, formal greetings used verbally or in writing
What is salutations?
Identity in comparison, birth identity, and choice identity combine to make this.
What is self-identity?
This is the repetition of the same consonant sound (not spelling!) at the beginning of two or more words.
What is alliteration?
Part of Speech: adjective/verb
Definition: having a modest and unassuming attitude
What is humble?
主题 / universal truth or lesson to be learned
What is a theme?
Part of Speech: verb (past tense)
Definition: cried, especially in a quiet or restrained manner
What is wept?
This type of character has a lot of depth with many different kinds of traits, act and feel differently depending on the situation and the people involved.
What is round?
When an exaggeration is used for emphasis, such as "I'm so hungry that I could eat a horse!"
What is hyperbole?
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: the ability to confront fear or adversity
What is courage?
主角 / the main character who has a conflict (a problem and/or a decision to make)
What is the protagonist?
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: a long, narrow half-barrel style container, usually made of wood or rubber, for giving food or water to animals
What is trough?
Posture, dexterity, and singing ability are examples of this type of character trait.
What are physical?
This is when the author gives hints or clues about something that might happen later in the story.
What is foreshadowing?
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: one of
a kind; unlike anything else
阐述 / the part of the plot diagram that introduces the theme, setting, characters, mood, and “normal”, everyday life circumstances for this story’s world and is usually at the beginning of the story.
What is the exposition?
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: depressed, disappointed, hopeless, or disheartened
The reason why the character wants something/someone.
What is the motivation?
In a story, this is a frequently repeated phrase, action, sound, image, or idea that has symbolic significance.
What is motif?
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: a work of art (including music and literature) that is regarded as
the most important or best work by an artist, composer, or writer
Synonyms: masterpiece and pièce de résistance
What is magnum opus?
结局 / the part of the plot diagram where the new “normal life” is shown, which contrasts with the exposition’s “normal life” that started the story
What is denouement?
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: a remarkable occurrence or event, a wonder seeming to defy logical explanation, or a miraculous event or thing
What is phenomenon (singular)?
What is phenomena (plural or repeated)?
*either is acceptable
This is when the character is analyzed for the reason for existing.
What is/are the character's purpose(s)?