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protagonist
the main character in a literary work
Antagonist
A character or force in conflict with the main character
static character
A character that does not change from the beginning of the story to the end
Suspense
a state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen....it is the feeling that keeps a reader reading--that need to know feeling
what day was this really supposed to be do?
today 9/11
indirect characterization
The character is revealed through their personality, appearance, words, actions, and effect on others...traits are NOT directly stated by the author
Dialogue
Conversation between characters (NOT a conversation within only one character's mind)
flat character
A character who is not very well developed; has few identifiable characteristics...often developed upon a stereotype quality
dynamic character
a literary or dramatic character who undergoes an important inner change, as a change in personality or attitude....he learns a lesson resulting in this change
Allusion
A reference to another work of literature, person, or event
direct characterization
The author directly states a character's traits
round character
this character is fully developed - the writer reveals good and bad traits as well as background
Genre
a major category or type of literature
external conflict
A struggle between a character and an outside force...does not have to be a person....can be man vs nature/man vs society/man vs fate etc.
motive
a reason for doing something...why a character does what he does
Characterization
A method an author uses to let readers know more about the characters and their personal traits.
internal conflict
a conflict can be internal, involving opposing forces within a person's mind.
Theme
Central idea of a work of literature
medium
how something is conveyed...ie: artwork/film (visual)/written
Tone
A writer's attitude toward his or her subject matter revealed through his choice of words as well as what is what may be left out
Dialect
A regional variety of a language distinguished by vocabulary, spelling, and pronunciation
flashback
A method of narration in which present action is temporarily interrupted so that the reader can witness past events
Foreshadowing
The author's use of clues to hint at what will happen later...it often builds suspense or anxiety in the reader.
Mood
How the reader feels about the text while reading.
Conflict
A struggle between opposing forces