Character
Conflict
Literary Terms
Figurative Language
Miscellaneous
100

A character or a group of characters that oppose the story’s main character.

Antagonist

100

When a character faces resistance from a outside force.

Ex: the wilderness

Character vs. Nature

100

The author's attitude or feelings toward the subject they are writing about. 

Tone

100

An obvious or extreme exaggeration used for effect. 

Hyperbole

100

Isaiah's pediatrician prescribed him an antibiotic. 

Is the word "him" a direct object or indirect object?

indirect object

200

A character who shows little to no change in their personality, perspective, or outlook from the start of the story to the end.

Static Character

200

The most common type of conflict. Two characters are in conflict with each other's ideas, actions, or beliefs. 

Character vs. Character

200

The time and place of a story.

Setting

200

Repetition of the beginning sounds in a group of words.

Alliteration

200

What is the dictionary definition of a word called? 

Denotation - its denotative meaning

300

The main character of a story.

Protagonist

300

When a character is in conflict with their internal emotions and feelings and or a decision that they need to make. 

Character vs. Self

300

Author leaves hints or clues to suggest events that will occur later in the story. 

Foreshadowing

300

Comparing two unlike things without using like or as. 

Ex. Her eyes were stars that lit up the night. 

Metaphor

300

Which is a thesis statement? 

a. Taking a year off before college makes high school graduates better students because they are more mature, experienced, and focused on their studies.  

b. The following paper discusses how taking a year off after high school affects students who plan on attending college or technical school. 

A.

400

A character who changes throughout the story usually as a result of overcoming a problem. Usually a main character. 

Dynamic Character

400

When a character is in conflict with a larger group, community, or culture. 

Character vs. Society

400

Contrast Subjective and Objective P.O.V. 

When using Subjective P.O.V., the author shares their feelings and opinions. 

Ex.  Not having recess SUcks!

When using Objective P.O.V., the author sticks to the facts only. 

Ex.  We have recess during fourth period.


400

A figure of speech that makes reference to a well known person, event or place that may be real or imagined.   Ex.  Brenda had a smile that rivaled that of Mona Lisa.

Allusion

400

Which sentence is more formal?

a. During Homecoming Weekend, everyone is invited to come to a fancy dinner and other events at the college. 

b. During Homecoming Weekend, former students are invited to attend a banquet and other events at the college. 

B.

500

Who was the protagonist in The Outsiders?

Ponyboy Curtis

500

Which one of the types of conflict is the only type that shows internal conflict?

Character vs. Self

500

Which part of the plot would the conflict most likely be introduced?

Rising Action

500

When two opposite ideas are put together for effect. 

Ex. act natural

Oxymoron

500

Are book titles in quotation marks or underlined when writing?

Underlined