Figurative Language
comparison not using like or as
metaphor
First person
character that changes internally or externally in a text
dynamic
underlying meaning or message of a text
theme
character who has a conflict with main character
antagonist
symbol
noun that respresents something beyond itself
"How could she do this?" said Fiona, as she thought how terrible things would be now. Jonas was thinking the same thing
3rd person omniscient
flat
contradictory statement or situation, reality vs expectation
irony
way a writer uses language like word choice, sentence length, and imagery
comparison using like or as
simile
Fiona couldn't believe it. Jonas stared back at her, but she didn't know what he was thinking.
3rd person limited
round
perspective from which text is told
point of view
free form poetry with no rhyme scheme rhythm or meter
free verse
expression or saying that doesn't mean what it literally says
idiom
She stared at the paper and said "But I need to get an A in this class." Jonas responded "Welp, you should've studied."
3rd person
character who doesn't experience any changes
static
character who contains expected traits of a group rather than an individual
stereotype
educated guess based on a text
inference
reference to a well known person place or thing
allusion
What is the point of view of Witness?
1st person, with many characters
central character of a text
protagonist
character whose traits are in direct contrast with those of anonther character
character foil
narration that describes action through flows of thought through the characters
stream of consciousness