Types of Characters
The main character of a story. Usually this is the "good guy" that the audience roots for
What is the protagonist?
The figurative language that is used when words or phrases are resaid several times.
What is repetition?
When the author states what the character's personality is instead of implying what they are like.
What is direct characterization?
When a situation occurs that is the opposite of what is expected
What is situational irony?
The emotions that a reader feels while reading a text
What is mood?
The character that the main character goes against in a story. Usually this is the "bad guy" that an audience does not root for (unless you are Mrs. Inglis)
What is the protagonist?
The figurative language that is used when two things are compared using the words "Like" or "as"
What is a simile?
When the author implies what the character's personality is instead of directly stating what they are like.
What is indirect characterization?
When the audience knows information that the characters do not
What is dramatic irony?
How the author feels about their writing subject
What is tone?
A character that changes drastically throughout a work from beginning to end
Dynamic Character
The figurative language that is used when two things are compared WITHOUT using the words "Like" or "as"
What is a metaphor?
Repeated ideas throughout a work; universal lessons/ideals in a work
What is a theme?
When what is said is the opposite of what was meant
What is verbal irony?
The literary element that makes an audience feel anxious and stressed while reading/watching
What is suspense?
A character that does not have many human like characteristics. They are not detailed or complex
What is a flat character?
"He ran as fast as a cheetah" is an example of which type of speech?
What is a simile?
Ever since kindergarten, Lucy had a knack for bullying. She had a reputation for being the meanest girl in school; she didn't care about anything or anyone.
Which type of characterization?
What is direct characterization?
When verbal irony has a sharp, mean edge to it, it is called ______
What is sarcasm?
Last summer, Marci had survived the worst storm of her life. She didn't think much of the dark clouds rolling in over the beach until the crickets stopped chirping. Then, without warning, the rainclouds above head were ripped open in a silent scream. All around her, lightning began to crack, and wind blew the rain sideways. She was trapped with no where to go." Describe the mood of this passage.
What is dark, ominous, threatening, etc.
A character that does NOT change drastically throughout a work from beginning to end
What is a static character?
"My love is a red, red rose" is an example of which type of speech?
What is a metaphor?
Mark scrunched up his eyebrows during math class as the words in front of him started to swim. He put his head down on the desk, and tears began to soak his hoodie.
Which type of characterization?
What is indirect characterization?
A horror film and a rom com are both examples of ______ irony because the audience knows more than the characters do.
What is dramatic irony?
"I am not going to let those silly freshman ruin this election from me," texted Cara. "I have been working too long and too hard just to have it ripped away from me!" Describe the author's mood.
What is Angry, Passionate, etc.