Narrative
The author's attitude toward the text. The words the author uses.
tone
A main character that experiences conflict and changes and grows through the story.
Round Character
Language used not for it's literal meaning
figurative language
The dictionary definition
Denotation
What is a connotation?
The way the word makes you feel.
A thought our idea the author presents to the reader that may be deep or moralistic
Theme
A perspective where the narrator is telling the story and is also a character in the story.
1st person POV
Identify this type of figurative language:
She is like an angel.
Simile
What is the purpose of the conclusion passage in an essay?
To summarize the main idea in the essay.
What type of pronoun is used in the sentence:
She cooked dinner herself for her family.
Intensive
A character that does not experience conflicts and does not grow or change in the story.
Flat Character
The narrator is telling the story, but is NOT included in the story
3rd person POV
Identify this type of figurative language:
He's got tons of money.
What is a thesis statement?
The main idea of an essay.
What type of pronoun is used in the sentence:
Maria walked down to the store to buy herself a drink.
Reflexive
The part of the story where the characters and setting are introduced in the story.
Exposition
When the author reveals the character's attributes by stating them directly.
Direct Characterization
Rita heard the last piece of pie calling her name.
Personification
What are 2 types of essays that we have written this year?
Argumentative and Expository
What type of pronoun is used in the sentence:
The drink Mrs. Goya purchased was hers.
Possessive Pronoun
The turning point of the plot.
Climax
The author reveals a character's attributes through his or her actions, dialogue, and interactions with others.
indirect characterization
Identify this type of figurative language:
She just wants the best of both worlds.
Idiom
Which type of informational essay contains some opinions?
Argumentative
When should you state the thesis in an argumentative essay?
Every paragraph