Character Types
What is a protagonist + provide an example
Main Character
What is the EXPOSITION?
The beginning, sets the scene, context
What is a SIMILE?
A comparison using LIKE or AS
What is a metaphor?
This toothpaste will kill 99.9 percent of bacteria.
Logos
What is an antagonist + provide an example
Bad guy
Rising Action
The events leading up to the climax, they build suspense
What is THEME?
The lesson of the story
What is an example of a positive personality trait?
Answers vary
Michael Jordan wore these shoes when he won an NBA championship.
ETHOS
What is a dynamic character + provide an example
A character that changes
The turning point of the story
What is imagery?
Description using the five senses.
What is FORESHADOWING?
A hint as to what is coming
This mini van has all the bells and whistles to keep your family happy and safe because we know that family is the most important.
Pathos
What is a static character + provide an example.
A character that doesn't experience inner change
What is the falling action?
Fallout from the climax
What is an oxymoron?
Two opposites put together... jumbo shrimp, pretty ugly, bright smoke, etc.
What is PERSONIFICATION?
Giving non human things human characteristics
Mr. Bickford recommends these pencils to students and teachers.
ETHOS
Describe ROUND and FLAT characters
Round: Complex
Flat: We don't know much about them
Resolution
The end, the conflict has been resolved.
What is an IDIOM?
A sentence that makes no literal sense. "It's raining cats an dogs."
What are the different types of ALLUSION?
Pop Culture,
Religion
Literature
Historical
Mythological
Smoking causes cancer. If you don't want cancer, don't smoke.
Logos