First person point of view

The person telling the story is the one of the characters in the story. it is the "I" point of view.

Writers us this to present events that happen earlier than the current time in a story.

This character does not go through much change, usually undeveloped and not described in important detail.

Stories told over and over and passed from generation to generation until they were finally written down.

Provides clues in a story that will hint at what is to happen at the end or later in the text.

Refers to its category or type.

Blends actual historical facts with fiction.

A figure of speech in which the truth is exaggerated for emphasis or humorous effect. Example: I've told u a million times to clean your room.

Phrases that mean something different from the literal meaning of words. Example: It's a piece of cake or a little bird told me.

Indirect Characterization

The author does not directly state a character's traits. The reader discovers a character's traits based on character's thoughts, speech, behavior and interaction with others.

By using clues, thinking and experience to make logical guesses as you read.

A problem or struggle that takes place in the characters mind (person vs. self).

Use of words and phrases that appeal to the five senses.

A contrast between what is expected and what actually exists or happens.

A type of folk tale. Not a true story but is told as if it is true. Made to be believable, as if it possibly happened.

The exact meanings of words or text. Meant to be understood word for word. True; actual.

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ROK Vocabulary Set 3

Question	Answer
First person point of view	The person telling the story is the one of the characters in the story. it is the "I" point of view.
Flashback	Writers us this to present events that happen earlier than the current time in a story.
Flat character	This character does not go through much change, usually undeveloped and not described in important detail.
Folk tale	Stories told over and over and passed from generation to generation until they were finally written down.
Foreshadowing	Provides clues in a story that will hint at what is to happen at the end or later in the text.
Genre	Refers to its category or type.
Historical fiction	Blends actual historical facts with fiction.
Hyperbole	A figure of speech in which the truth is exaggerated for emphasis or humorous effect. Example: I've told u a million times to clean your room.
Idiom	Phrases that mean something different from the literal meaning of words. Example: It's a piece of cake or a little bird told me.
Indirect Characterization	The author does not directly state a character's traits. The reader discovers a character's traits based on character's thoughts, speech, behavior and interaction with others.
Inference	By using clues, thinking and experience to make logical guesses as you read.
Internal conflict	A problem or struggle that takes place in the characters mind (person vs. self).
Imagery	Use of words and phrases that appeal to the five senses.
Irony	A contrast between what is expected and what actually exists or happens.
Legand	A type of folk tale. Not a true story but is told as if it is true. Made to be believable, as if it possibly happened.
Literal statement	The exact meanings of words or text. Meant to be understood word for word. True; actual.

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