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Eng. 1: Study Guide
Fall 2023
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Exposition | Introduction of characters, setting, and background information |
| Setting | Time and place where the story takes place |
| Characterization | Methods used to develop and describe characters |
| Conflict | Struggle between opposing forces |
| Rising action | Events leading up to the climax |
| Climax | Turning point or most intense moment of the story |
| Falling action | Events that occur after the climax |
| Resolution | Final outcome or solution to the conflict |
| Theme | Central message or lesson of the story |
| Tone | Author's attitude towards the subject |
| Mood | Emotional atmosphere or feeling created in the reader |
| Foreshadowing | Hints or clues about future events in the story |
| Flashback | Scene that interrupts the present to show a past event |
| Suspense | Feeling of uncertainty or anticipation in the reader |
| Figurative language | Uses figures of speech to create meaning; metaphors, similes, personification, hyperbole, etc. |
| Simile | Comparison using 'like' or 'as' |
| Metaphor | Comparison without using 'like' or 'as' |
| Personification | Giving human qualities to non-human things |
| Imagery | Vivid language that appeals to the senses |
| Point of View | Perspective from which the story is told |
| First person POV | Narrator is a character in the story |
| Third person limited | Narrator knows thoughts and feelings of one character |
| Third person omniscient | Narrator knows thoughts and feelings of all characters |
| Direct characterization | directly states a character's traits |
| Indirect characterization | reveals a character's traits through actions and dialogue |
| Static character | Character who remains the same throughout the story |
| Dynamic character: | Character who undergoes significant change |
| Protagonist | Main character or hero of the story |
| Antagonist | Character or force in conflict with the protagonist |
| Subordinate character | Less important character who supports the main characters |
| Academic Language | Vocabulary and conventions used in academic writing |
| Annotate | Marking up a text with notes and comments |
| Identify | Recognize and name something |
| Summarize | Give a brief overview of the main points |
| Describe: | Provide details and characteristics |
| Analyze | Examine in detail and explain the meaning |
| Claim | Statement or assertion that requires evidence |
| Evidence | Facts, examples, or details that support a claim |
| Commentary | Explanations or interpretations of evidence |
| Reasoning | Logical thinking and justification of ideas |
| Conventions | Standard practices and rules in writing |
| Academic voice | Formal and objective style of writing |
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msturnbeaugh
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