figurative language
comparing two ideas using the words "like" or "as"
this part of the plot introduces the setting and the main characters
exposition
comparing two ideas without using the words "like" or "as"
a short interruption in the present action to show past events in a story
a flashback
define personification
giving human traits, emotions, or actions to inanimate objects.
define theme
define symbols
the use of objects or actions to represent ideas or something else.
what are the three potential POV's in a story
first person, third person, third person omniscient
define foreshadowing
an indication of a future event.
define the climax of a story
what are the three kinds of authors purpose?
to entertain, to persuade, to inform
what is allusion?
a reference to something, typically a figure in the past.
define archetype
a common character, situation, plot or theme that is seen in literature throughout time.
In order, list all of the stages of the plot diagram.
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution/ending.
define irony
how things seem to be is in fact very different from how they actually are
the process where an author reveals a character's personality, traits, and motivations through showing their actions, thoughts, and speech.
characterization
list and explain ONE of the symbols we have looked at in ANY of the stories we have read.
possible symbols (any ones used that are not listed are accepted):
the black box, the paper slips, the stones, - the lottery
the statue - the book of the dead
English given names - By any other name
handicap devices, masks, radio earpieces - Harrison Bergeron
the path, the t-rex, the butterfly - a sound of thunder
students must accurately explain what their answer symbolizes.
stories always have this, when a character struggles with another character, society, nature or themselves
conflict
tone - the authors attitude/voice in their writing
mood- what the audience is feeling due to the author's tone.
word choice