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English Midterm
Term | Definition |
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Symbolism | the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities |
Imagery | visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work |
Figurative Language | language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation |
Tone | the general character or attitude of a piece of writing |
Theme | a central idea in a piece of writing or other work of art |
Textual Evidence | evidence from a text that you can use to illustrate your ideas and support your argument |
Inference | a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning |
Implicit | implied though not plainly expressed |
Explicit | stated clearly and in detail |
SOAPSTONES | Speaker, Occasion, Audience, Purpose, Subject, Tone |
Point of view | a particular attitude or way of considering a matter |
Flashback | a sudden and disturbing vivid memory of an event in the pas |
Round Character | extremely realistic behaving and speaking in a real life manner |
Flat Character | uncomplicated and do not change |
Dynamic Character | character who undergoes an important inner change |
Static Character | character who undergoes little or no inner change |
Mood | a temporary state of mind or feeling |
Exposition | a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory |
Rising Action | incidents that create suspense |
Climax | a particular point in a narrative at which the conflict or tension hits the highest point |
Falling Action | falling action is defined as the parts of a story after the climax and before the very end |
Resolution | the conclusion of the story |
Characterization | the creation or construction of a fictional character |
Protagonist | the central character or leading figure |
Antognist | a character or a group of characters which stand in opposition to the protagonist or the main character |
Ethos | is an appeal to ethics |
Logos | an appeal to logic |
Pathos | an appeal to emotion |
MLA formatting | a wat to cite information |
Hero's Journey | forms the basic template for all great stories |