Literary
Concepts I
Concepts I
When an author directly tells you a character's traits and characteristics, this type of characterization is being used.
direct characterization
Which sense does the following appeal to: “The floorboards groaned and creaked underfoot.” Which sensory detail is being used?
Auditory
If a painting shows a peaceful village surrounded by mountains, the painting _____ the village.
Depicts
A documentary that draws attention to the dangers of pollution _____ those dangers.
Highlights
Language that appeals to any of the five senses is known by this term.
Sensory Details/Imagery
This is the central idea or main message of a story.
Theme
Which sense does the following appeal to: “The golden sun rose, making the dew drops glisten on the grass.”
Visual
This word means to represent or describe a person or thing in a particular way.
characterize
A friendly wave to a crowd is an example of this.
Gesture
Using an object to represent a larger, deeper idea beyond its literal meaning is called this.
Symbolism
When an author reveals a character through speech, actions, or appearance, this type of characterization is being used.
Indirect characterization
A sentence describes the smell of lavender and crisp, clean linen. Which sensory detail is this?
Olfactory
This word describes something extremely unpleasant or horrifying.
Appalling
A diagram that shows how the water cycle works _____ how the process happens.
Illustrates
f an author says, “Marcus was extremely nervous and impatient,” rather than showing those traits through Marcus's behavior, this is an example of what?
Direct Characterization
This type of idea is a concept or thought that does not have a physical form.
abstract idea
Which sense does the following appeal to: "The humidity made the air thick, and our clothes became damp with sweat.”
tactile
If someone's behavior is unpredictable and inconsistent, you could describe it with this word.
Erratic
After hours of arguing, someone refuses to give in. They refuse to _____.
Relent
If a character's personality is revealed through what the character says and does instead of the author directly stating the traits, this is what?
Indirect Characterization
A physical, clear, and specific thing is an example of this type of idea.
concrete idea
A character bites into a sour lemon candy with a loud crunch and immediately puckers. Which sensory details are being used?
gustatory and auditory
A small piece or portion of something larger can be described with this word.
Fragment
This word describes a powerful physical or emotional response that seems to come from deep within the body.
Visceral
Identify the TWO literary concepts in the passage below:
The small child trembled as they looked at the large dog. The dog growled in a low rumble.
"Get back," the child said in a shaky voice.
Auditory sensory detail & indirect characterization showing the child is afraid.