The writer reveals a character's traits through dialogue (character's words), the characters' actions and thoughts, and the effect the character has on others.
What is indirect characterization
200
acting in a way intended to win someone's favor
What is ingratiating
200
disapproval
What is disapprobation
200
state of being settled; calm
What is staidness
200
planned in a secret manner
What is conniving
200
the effect created when a writer makes a forceful contrast between words or expectations and reality
What is irony
300
honest; direct
What is candid
300
quiet; lacking energy
What is subdued
300
a halting or stopping
What is cessation
300
above criticism; blameless
What is irreproachable
300
a story in all characters, settings, and events are clearly symbols
What is an allegory
400
flapped or vibrated rapidly
What is fluttered
400
not liking to talk
What is taciturn
400
senseless; stupid
What is stupefied
400
examined carefully
What is scrutinized
400
indicating that something is so by saying the opposite (sarcasm)
What is verbal irony
500
changing to make more suitable, usually by mixing with something
What is tempering
500
trembling; quivering
What is tremulous
500
a statement expressing 2 contradictory ideas yet revealing a truth, or a situation that can be described with such a statement
What is paradox
500
an insight you reach based on stated details about information not stated. Relate characters and events to your own experiences.
What is inference
500
something happens that directly contradicts strong expectations or hopes