vocab 1
Theme
A Story’s main message or moral. UNIVERSAL TRUTH
Symbol
An object, setting, event, animal, or person that on one level is itself, but that has another meaning as well.
dynamic character
a character that changes SIGNIFICANTLY throughout the story.
Declarative
makes a statement
Tone
The author’s attitude toward the subject matter or towards the reader or audience.Words that could describe tone include doubtful, humorous, gleeful, serious, and questioning.
foreshadowing/prefiguring
Clues or hints about something that is going to happen later in the story. Authors use foreshadowing to build suspense and to prepare the reader for what happens later.
static character
A character that DOES NOT change significantly.
Imperative
gives a command or makes a request.
Setting
Where the story takes place including time period or location.
Homonyms
A word that is said the same but is spelled differently.
flat character
A simple character that demonstrates FEW TRAITS.
Interrogative
asks a question
Climax
In the climax, or the main point of the plot, there is a turning point of the story.
Protagonist
central or main character in the story.
round character
A complicated character that has MANY sides or emotions.
Exclamatory
shows excitement or strong feeling
Mood
feelings or emotions a reader feels when reading the story
Antagonist
a person that tries to prevent the protagonist from achieving their goal. Typically the villain in the story.
What are the 5 elements of a short story?
Exposition or Introduction
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution