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Mrs. Martino CHS 1

Key Concepts Review

QuestionAnswer
The place and time of the action Setting
Topic sentence, evidence and explain (x3), concluding/summary sentence TEEES
The author's message Theme
The story is told from the character's perspective. He or she will use: I, Me, We First Person
Breaking something down in parts to see how they all work together Analysis
Using your prior knowledge and what is in front of you to come up with a conclusion Inference
A character that changes over the course of the novel Dynamic Character
A special kind of writing, often using rhymes, stanzas, and figurative language Poetry
The author's attitude toward the subject Tone
Highest point or peak of the action Climax
Opponent of the protagonist Antagonist
Conflict begins and action intensifies Rising action
A character that does not change over the course of the novel Static character
The overall feeling or atmosphere in a literary work created by details and/or actions of the characters Mood
Comparing two things using "like" or "as" Simile
Drop in tension after climax Falling action
The main character Protagonist
The narrator is not in the story. The reader will see pronouns like: he, she, him, or her Third person
When two individuals oppose each other Man vs. Man
The reason for a character's actions Protagonist motivation
Outcome of the plot or how the story ends Resolution
A person must make up his or her mind regarding difficult choices Man vs. Self
The story is told from YOUR perspective 2nd person
This is when a person faces a force of nature that could harm him or her Man vs. Nature
Establishes setting and character Exposition
A character that has only one character trait flat character
When an object stands or represents something else Symbolism
It is the last sentence in your introductory paragraph Thesis
When a character goes against technology Man vs. Technology
This is when an individual is up against a whole group which opposes him other Man vs. Society
Language that uses words or expression with a meaning that is different than the literal interpretation. Figurative language
Writing that is based on facts Nonfiction
When a character battles a force beyond our world Man vs. Supernatural
A character that has many character traits Round character
The primary purpose is to inform the reader Informational text
Stresses the importance of working together and being in a group Gemeinschaft
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