Figurative Vocab 1
Define tone
The emotions the author is expressing in their work
Define simile
A comparison using like or as
What is the initial incident?
where the conflict starts. The problem is introduced
Character vs supernatural
The antagonist is a ghost, monster etc.
What is the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist?
Protagonist: the main character of the story who is followed. The one who is trying to solve the problem.
Antagonist: the force that is working against the protagonist, and is preventing them from solving the problem. NOT always a character
Define foreshadowing
hinting at upcoming events indirectly
Define theme
The overall message or lesson of the text
What is the rising action?
steps the protagonist takes to solve the conflict
Character vs self
The antagonist is a mental conflict, or is happening within the protagonist
What are round characters?
characters with many traits.
Define symbol
an object, character, action, or event that represents a deeper meaning beyond its literal sense, often conveying abstract ideas, themes, or emotions.
Define alliteration
repetition of the same sound in words following closely to each other
What is the falling action?
the aftermath of the problem being solved
Character vs society
The antagonist is a system (ex. the government)
What are flat characters?
characters with few characteristics
Define motif
an image or theme that is repeated throughout the piece of literature
Define metaphor
A comparison without using the words like or as
What is the resolution?
the character’s after the problem is solved, or the aftermath of the problem being solved
Character vs technology
The antagonist is a technological being (ex. AI, robots, machinery)
What are static characters?
characters who do not change throughout the story
Define pathos
writing in such a way that evokes emotion from the reader/viewer/audience
Define omomatopoeia
words that come from the sounds they make
What is the climax?
the turning point of the story. Sometimes the most important point in the story
Character vs nature
The antagonist is something from the natural world (ex. an animal, the weather)
What are dynamic characters?
characters who undergoes significant internal change in personality, beliefs, or outlook over the course of a story.