Character Types
T.R.A.I.T.S
Figurative Language
Satire
The Scarlet Letter
100

This character stays the same from the beginning to the end of the story. 

What is a static character?

100

R stands for 

What are relationships?
100
A phrase that contradicts itself. 

What is a paradox?

100

This is the primary purpose of satire. 

What is to expose and criticize corruption?

100

Pearl is described as being...

What is impish?

200

These characters are fully fleshed out and have personalities, goals, and backgrounds. 

What are round characters?

200

A stands for 

What are actions?

200

Not saying what you actually mean to create effect. 

What is an idiom?

200

This kind of satire aims to poke fun rather than attack. 

What is horatian satire?

200

This is what Hester does after Reverend Wilson's sermon on sin. 

What is be led back to the prison cell?

300

These characters can change their outlook or personality during a story.

What are dynamic characters?

300

I stands for 

What is image?

300

The use of objects to represent ideas. 

What is symbolism?

300

This is the harshest form of satire. 

What is juvenalian satire?

300

This is why Hester names her daughter Pearl. 

What is that Pearl is a treasure for which Hester gave all she had?

400

These characters experience no change during a story. 

What are flat characters?

400

S stands for 

What is speech?

400

Replacing a harsh expression with a kinder one. 

What is a euphemism?

400

Menippean satire primary targets this. 

What is a particular belief or philosophy? 

400

This is the reason the women in the town dislike Hester's scarlet letter. 

What is it is too ornate? 

(too nice)

500

These are the two characters a story must have. 

Who are the antagonist and protagonist? 

500

The 2 T's stands for

What are thoughts and truths?

500

A word that imitates the sound it makes. 

What is onomatopoeia?

500

What four techniques are commonly used in satire?

Daily Double

What are humor, irony, exaggeration, and ridicule?

500

This is the event in which Hester is never commissioned to make clothes. 

What are religious rituals?