Characterization
A character who displays clear motivation or depth.
What is a round character?
A broad, typically one word category that a literary work explores, such as love, power, or identity.
What is a thematic concept?
"I'm so hungry I could eat an Elephant" is an example of which form of figurative language?
What is a hyperbole?
"My hands were sweating, and my heart felt like it was trying to break out of my chest as I watched her laugh with her friends, wondering if I’d ever get the courage to ask her to dance. " is written in this POV.
What is first person?
A punctuation mark indicating a pause, typically between two main clauses, that is more pronounced than that indicated by a comma.
What is a semicolon?
A character that changes over the course of a story.
What is a dynamic character?
A character in a story learns to forgive someone who wronged them. What theme might this support?
What is the theme of forgiveness or personal growth?
Descriptions that engage your 5 senses.
What is imagery?
"Your palms are slick with sweat, and your heart pounds so loud you're sure everyone can hear it. She’s laughing with her friends across the room, and you wonder if you’ll ever work up the nerve to walk over and ask her to dance. " is written in this POV.
What is second person?
"The boy ran to the store to purchase a gallon of milk" is a sentence written in _______ voice.
What is active voice?
In the movie Frozen, Anna is deeply motivated by her desire to have a close relationship with her sister, Elsa. This shows that she is a ________ character.
What is Round?
The definition of theme in literature.
What is the central message, lesson, or moral the author wants the reader to understand?
The author's attitude toward the subject, audience, or characters, conveyed through their word choice and style.
What is tone?
"As the boy approached his crush, his hands began to sweat profusely. He reached out his hand to ask her to dance, unsure if she would accept or reject his humble invitation" is written in this POV.
What is 3rd person limited?
An indirect reference to something famous.
What is an allusion?
The ways in which a character can advance a plot.
What is by creating conflict, revealing important information, or influencing decisions that move the story forward?
In a story about a boy who chooses to help others instead of winning a race, this detail most contributes to the theme of selflessness
What is the moment he gives up his chance to win in order to help someone in need?
How does the word “slammed” in the sentence “She slammed the door” affect the reader’s understanding of the character’s emotions?
What is it shows anger or frustration, making the moment feel intense or emotional?
"Everyone in the gym seemed to fade as Jake approached her, his palms clammy and heart thudding like a drum in his chest. He rehearsed the words over and over, unaware that across the room, Lily was already hoping he'd come over—wondering if he noticed the way she kept glancing his way, trying to look calm while her stomach flipped with nerves of its own" is written in this POV.
What is 3rd person omniscient?
A story plot that goes out of order instead of chronological
What is a nonlinear timeline?
A character starts the story selfish and lonely, but after developing friendships and making sacrifices, they end up valued by others. What type of character is this, and how do their relationships help develop the theme?
What is a dynamic and round character, and their evolving relationships help develop a theme like “connection brings fulfillment” or “people can change”?
A novel begins with a character who values money above all else. By the end, the character realizes relationships are more important. What is the theme, and which detail best supports it?
What is the theme of valuing relationships over materialism, and the detail that best supports it is the character giving away their fortune to help a friend?
A writer could describe a character’s voice as “whispery” or “booming.” How do these choices affect the reader’s impression, and what do they suggest about the tone?
“Whispery” might create a quiet or secretive tone, while “booming” could suggest a bold or commanding tone—each affecting how the reader views the character and the mood of the scene
"Jake walked across the gym floor, wiping his hands on his jeans. He stopped in front of Lily, shifting his weight from one foot to the other. “Do you want to dance?” he asked. Lily looked up at him, tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, and nodded. She stood, and they walked toward the dance floor together" is an example of this POV
What is 3rd person objective?
Words that should be excluded when writing a thematic statement, expository, or argumentative writing.
What are personal pronouns (we, I, me, my, you, your, us etc...)