What does it mean to call a character "flat?"
they reveal only one or two personality traits in a story, the trait (s) do not change
What is the literary term for the writer's intent and what they hope to achieve within a piece of writing?
author's purpose
Match the definition to the Literary Device:
a literary device in which the writer gives an advanced hint of what is to come later in the story
foreshadowing
Match the definition to the Literary Device:
A figure of speech which makes an indirect comparison between two things that are unrelated but share some common characteristics.
Simile
Match the definition to the Literary Device:
A figure of speech which makes a direct comparison between two things that are unrelated but share some common characteristics.
What does it mean to call a character "round?"
a well developed character who demonstrates varied, and sometimes contradictory, traits
An author whose purpose is to _________ will explain something to readers or provide them with knowledge they did not possess before.
inform
Define Theme.
a main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work, which may be stated directly or indirectly
Define Point of View
the angle of considering things within a writing
Examples: First Person, Second Person, Third Person (Limited, Omniscient, etc)
Define Hyperbole.
Hyperbole is a figure of speech and literary device that creates heightened effect through deliberate exaggeration. Hyperbole is often a boldly overstated or exaggerated claim or statement that adds emphasis without the intention of being literally true.
What type of character remains the same throughout the story?
static character
What is the author's purpose in the following passage?
At Easter, many parents want to buy baby bunnies for their children. Baby bunnies are cute, but rabbits are not always good pets. Many rabbits end up at animal shelters because people do not know how to care for them. This year, the Rabbit Rescue Team has an idea. We are asking parents to buy stuffed bunnies for Easter, instead of real rabbits! Please visit your toy store instead of your pet store!
primary purpose: to persuade
(while they also inform the reader, the overall message is persuasive)
Match the definition to the Literary Device:
the use of specific objects or images to represent abstract ideas
symbol/symbolism
Literary Term meaning: the effect created when a writer makes a forceful contrast between words/expectations and reality
Irony (three types):
Dramatic Irony: the reader/audience knows something that a character/speaker does not
Situational Irony: something happens that directly contradicts strong expectations
Verbal Irony: words are used to "say" the opposite (sarcasm is a sub-category of verbal irony)
What is the Literary device that: a stylistic device in which a number of words, having the same first consonant sound, occur close together in a series.
Alliteration
What type of character grows/changes throughout the story?
dynamic character
True or False: An author can only have one purpose for writing.
False!
External Conflict: a struggle against another person or some outside force
Internal Conflict: takes place within the mind of a character. The character struggles to make a decision, take an action or overcome a feeling.
Define Allusion.
An “Allusion” is a figure of speech and reference, direct or implied, to something or someone. They are often found in books, songs, and movies. Most allusions are based on the assumptions that are some knowledge shared by the author to make it understandable for the reader. It can be a reference to the idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance.
Define Imagery
Imagery means to use figurative language to represent objects, actions, and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our physical senses.
Define Protagonist and Antagonist
Protagonist: the leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text
Antagonist: a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something (typically the Protagonist)
to entertain
(while plays can have lessons we learn, the overall goal would be entertainment)
What is the difference between tone and mood?
Tone: the attitude that’s conveyed by the writers words, punctuation, sentence structure, and other nuances
Mood: atmosphere of a piece and the overall feeling it conveys to the reader
Define pun.
Also known as a “play on words.” Puns involve words with similar or identical sounds but with different meanings. Their play on words also relies on a word or phrase having more than one meaning.
Define Paradox.
A paradox is a statement that appears at first to be contradictory, but upon reflection then makes sense. This literary device is commonly used to engage a reader to discover an underlying logic in a seemingly self-contradictory statement or phrase. As a result, paradox allows readers to understand concepts in a different and even non-traditional way.