Lit Terms
giving human characteristics to non-human things
personification
the attitude the writer takes towards the subject they are writing about
tone
the story is told from the perspective of "I"
first person
"good vs evil"
theme
Doodle and Brother
The Scarlet Ibis
a "map" used to break down the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution
plot map
the central idea or insight of a work of literature (the "lesson")
theme
when the narrator is outside the story and knows all thoughts of all characters
third person omniscient
Soft like summer rain.
Simile
She sold her hair for a gold watch chain.
The Gift of the Magi
something used to represent something else
symbolism
antagonist
the narrator is outside the story and knows all thoughts of one character
third person limited
The soft green grass swayed gently in the warm summer breeze.
imagery
The family died in a nuclear blast.
There Will Come Soft Rains
books/stories that share a similar style, content, or form
genre
the main character
protagonist
the narrator is directing "you"
second person
The school is a prison.
metaphor
He climbed out onto the ledge for a piece of paper.
The Open Window
the overall emotion of a work of literature (how the reader feels)
mood
the main conflict of the story
central conflict
the narrator is outside the story and knows all events but knows none of the character's thoughts
third person objective
The dog smiled.
personification
A man survives a ship wreck only to be hunted.
The Most Dangerous Game