Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
9th Grade
Plot and midterm
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Character | Person, animal, or personified object in a story |
| Characterization | The method used by a writer to develop a character. The method includes showing the character's appearance, displaying the character's actions, revealing the character's thoughts, letting the character speak, and getting the reactions of others |
| Protagonist | The central character (person, animal, or personified object) in the plot. Experiences the main conflict. |
| Antagonist | The force in conflict with the protagonist. It may be society, nature, or fate, as well as another person. It can also be the protagonist's own self, if he or she has an internal conflict. |
| Conflict | The struggle between the protagonist and an opposing force. There are several types of conflict. Several types of conflict may be present in any one story |
| Internal Conflict | Person vs self - occurs when the protagonist struggles within himself or herself. The protagonist is pulled by two courses of action or by differing emotions. It frequently leads to a dynamic change in the protagonist |
| External Conflict | Person vs society, person vs nature, person vs person, person vs technology / Occurs when the character is struggling with forces outside his/herself |
| Person vs Person | Protagonist is against another person in an argument or fight. |
| Person vs Society | Happens when the protagonist is in conflict with the values of his or her society (where the character lives - his/her community) |
| Person vs Nature | Takes place when the protagonist is threatened by an element of nature |
| Person vs Self | Occurs when the protagonist struggles within himself or herself-in his/her mind/heart (feeling) -making a decision -having an emotion |
| Person vs Technology | Conflict where characters face challenges from technology, such as fighting a rogue robot, dealing with a malevolent AI, or struggling with over-reliance on technology |
| Point of View | Perspective from which the story is told. Narrator. |
| First Person Point of View | Uses "I" - A character is telling the story |
| Second Person Point of View | The narrator speaks directly to the reader: "You walk in the room and what do you see? It's Mullins again, and you say, 'Out. I'm done with him.'" Second person is seldom used; it is found most often in nonfiction today. |
| Third Person LIMITED Point of View | We are told the thoughts and feelings of only one character (sometimes, but very seldom, of two or three characters). |
| Third Person OMNISCIENT Point of View | We are told everything about the story, including the thoughts and feelings of all the characters, and even information in the author's mind which no character knows |
| Plot | Story line; what happens; sequence of events |
| Exposition | The introductory material which gives the setting, presents the characters, and presents other facts necessary to understanding the story. Background details. |
| Setting | The place and the time period in which the story takes place. This can also include environmental details like weather. Can be important to the mood and atmosphere of the story, Can be part of the conflict, Can show the author's view of the world. |
| Rising Action | \A series of events that builds from the main conflict. It begins with the conflict and ends with the climax. |
| Climax | It is the high point of the story for the reader. Frequently, it is the moment of the highest interest and greatest emotion. The point at which the outcome of the conflict can be predicted. The main character faces his/her main conflict. |
| Falling Action | The events after the climax which close the story. |
| Resolution | Conflicts are resolved. Concludes the action. Can also be called denouement. |
| Theme | Central idea in a work of literature. The underlying meaning of the story, a universal truth. Insight about life, human nature, or condition. Do not mention the characters or the plot details. Not one word. subject + opinion = theme |
| Motivation | Character’s reason for behavior, feelings, or actions |
| Dialogue | Conversation between the characters |
| Irony | The contrast between what is expected or what appears to be and what actually is…an unexpected twist or surprise |
| Dramatic Irony | This occurs when the audience or reader knows more than the characters know. |
| Irony of situation | This refers to a happening that is the opposite of what is expected or intended. |
| Verbal Irony | The contrast between what is said and what is actually meant. |
| Flashback | An action that interrupts to show an event that happened at an earlier time which is necessary to better understanding. |
| Foreshadowing | The use of hints or clues to suggest what will happen later in literature. |
| Paradox | a statement or idea that seems to go against itself or sound impossible, but when you think about it carefully, it actually makes sense and shows a deeper truth |
| Tone | The author's attitude toward the subject and audience, conveyed through their word choice, sentence structure, and style. Author focused. |
| Allusion | a device writers use to make a brief, indirect reference to a famous person, place, thing, or idea that the writer expects the reader to already know to add a deeper layer of meaning to the text without needing a full explanation |
| Mood | Refers to the emotional atmosphere a writer creates to evoke certain feelings in the reader. Think of it as the "feeling" or "vibe" that a piece of writing gives off. Reader focused. |
| Imagery | The use of descriptive language that appeals to the five senses—sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch—to create vivid mental images and sensations for the reader |
| Personification | Device that assigns human qualities, emotions, or actions to inanimate objects, animals, or abstract ideas |
| Central Idea | All plot lines, supporting details, and conflicts support it. A very brief summary of a story. In other words, if someone asks what the story is about, it is what you would tell them. Specific to story. |
| Cause and Effect | The relationship where one event makes another event happen |
| Structure | Is the organization of a story's various elements, including plot, characters, and themes. It forms a frame that helps a reader understand how a story's elements tie together |
| Metaphor | Makes a comparison by directly relating one thing to another unrelated thing. It is used to emphasize what the author is trying to express. |
| Simile | Compares two different things, typically using the words "like" or "as". It is used in literature to create a vivid image, make connections, or add emphasis by showing a resemblance between two dissimilar things |
| Foil | Is a character, object, or setting that contrasts with another to highlight particular qualities of the main character |
| Anecdote | Very short story that is significant to the topic; usually adding personal knowledge or experience to the topic. Anecdotes are stories. Like many stories, anecdotes are most often told through speech; they are spoken rather than written. |
| Hyperbole | An author purposely and obviously exaggerates to an extreme. It is used for emphasis or as a way of making a description more creative and humorous. It is not meant to be taken literally; the audience knows it’s an exaggeration. |
Created by:
nmaloneR