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The methods a writer uses to develop characters Speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions or looks
What is characterization
100
Universal symbols- images, characters, motifs, or patterns- the recur in myths, art, and literature throughout the world
What is an archetype
100
A short saying about a general truth
What is a proverb
100
Uses adjectives and sensory details to get a feeling across to the reader
What is a descriptive essay
100
"If a child washes his hands, he could eat with kings"
What is a proverb
200
A character whose actions or thoughts are juxtaposed against those of a major character in order to highlight key attributes of the protagonist.
What are foil characters
200
Okonkwo's favorite child?
Who is Ezinma
200
A story without a known author that has been preserved through oral re-tellings
What is a folk tale
200
Uses first person: "I," "me," "my"
What is a narrative essay
200
"Ill fated lad" and Ikemefuna's death
What is foreshadowing
300
A hero that has a flaw that her or she is typically unaware of. Their flaw causes their own downfall or death.
What is a tragic hero
300
Who does Nwoye remind Okonkwo of?
Who is Unoka
300
The use of hints or clues in a narrative to suggest future action
What is foreshadowing
300
Attempts to convince the reader using facts and logic
What is a persuasive essay
300
The scapegoat: receives blame, yet not guilty
What is an archetype
400
A tragic hero’s fatal flaw; an ingrained character trait that causes a hero to make decisions that ultimately lead to his or her death or downfall
What is hamartia
400
A recurrent image, symbol, theme, character type, subject, or narrative detail that becomes a unifying element in an artistic work or text
What is a Motif
400
The arrangement of two or more things for the purpose of comparison
What is juxtaposition
400
Just the facts
What is an expository essay
400
foil characters are given so that the reader may use ______ to compare them
What is juxtaposition