Genre (Fiction)
Genre (Nonfiction)
Vocabulary Cartoon
Characterization
Characterization Cont.
100
Books about possible future events; Characters travel to other galaxies; stories about possible future inventions
What is Science Fiction
100
A persons life story written by himself or herself.
What is Autobiography
100
listlessness, torpor, weariness
What is Lassitude
100
_____ characterization is when a writer depends on the reader to draw conclusions about the character’s traits. Sometimes the writer tells what other participants in the story say and think about the character.
What is Indirect
100
A ___________Character is the most important character in the story.
What is Main
200
Books about exciting imaginary journeys to interesting places
What is Adventure
200
Scientific discoveries and inventions; information about our bodies, the world, and space.
What is Science
200
a circle of close associates or friends
What is Coterie
200
_______ character takes part in the action but is not the focus of attention.
What is Minor
200
. A ____________ is the force of conflict with main character.
What is Antagonist
300
Books that have dragons, wizards, imaginary characters, magic, and good vs. evil.
What is Fairytales and Fantasy
300
A crime with questions to be answered.
What is Mystery
300
the study of the dynamics of flight characteristics of projectiles
What is Ballistics
300
The __________ character is the hero or main character of the story.
What is Protagonist
300
CHARACTER __________ are the individual qualities that make each character unique.
What is Trait
400
Books with imaginary characters based upon historical events or based upon real people
What is Historical fiction
400
A persons life story written by another person
What is Biography
400
mood feeling; general atmosphere
What is Ambience
400
_______________ characterization is when a writer states the characters traits or characteristics.
What is Direct
400
A CHARACTER’S ______________ are the emotions or goals that drive him or her to act one way or another.
What is Motive
500
Stories that could happen; imaginary families; stories that help us learn about ourselves
What is Realistic Fiction
500
Information sources such as encyclopedias, yearbooks, directories, and atlases.
What is Reference Books
500
the distance around something to encircle; to secure with a band that encircles the body of an animal
What is Girth
500
__________________ is the act of creating and developing a character. Authors use two major methods of characterization- direct and indirect.
What is Characterization
500
A __________ character is one who grows or changes during the course of the work.
What is Dynamic