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English Midterm
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Round character | a character the reader knows a lot about |
| Flat character | a character the reader knows little about |
| Dynamic character | a character that changes throughout the story |
| Static character | a character that does not change throughout the story |
| Setting | the time and place in which a story takes place |
| internal conflict | the struggle within a character's mind |
| External conflict | a problem or struggle between a character and an outside force/person |
| Person vs Person conflict | character vs. another character |
| Person vs Self conflict | conflict within a character's mind |
| Person vs Nature conflict | person is injured throughout a natural disaster or accident |
| Person vs Society conflict | when a person breaks the rules and traditions of society |
| Theme | the author's message--what they want you to learn |
| Symbolism | when an author leaves clues about a character |
| Protagonist | the leading character; gains sympathy and support from the audience |
| Antagonist | a character that actively opposes or is hostile to someone |
| Plot | the main events within a story-sequence of events |
| Climax | the highest point of tension in the storyline |
| Foreshadowing | writer giving advance hint of what is to come later in the story |
| Direct characterization | when an author tells you exactly what you need to know |
| Indirect Characterization | describing a character through thoughts, actions, speech, and dialogue |
| Argumentative Writing | clearly state a claim in the thesis statement and support it using solid reasons and evidence |
| Introduction | contains a hook, a detail, and the claim; a paragraph that introduces the topic |
| Hook | a sentence that grabs the reader's attention |
| Claim | the argument that the author is making |
| Reasons | support the claim; why an author makes a claim |
| Evidence | information from the text that supports each reason |
| Counterclaim | the opposing argument of the claim |
| Issue | a topic from society that people have different opinions about |
| Argument | the writer presents a claim on a controversial issue and uses evidence to support it |
| Refute the counterclaim | to prove the counterclaim wrong with evidence and reasons |
| Turn-back | demonstrating why the counterargument is wrong (also known as a rebuttal) |
| Bridge | statement that explains how the evidence supports and connects the evidence to the claim |
| Conclusion | a paragraph that re-states the claim and summarizes the essay |
| Wretched | very unhappy, miserable, or in terrible condition |
| Haphazard | done without planning; messy or disorganized |
| Vigilant | watching carefully for danger or problems |
| Accustomed | used to something because it happens often |
| Solace | comfort or relief during a time of sadness or stress |
| Capacity | the ability to do something or amount something can hold |
| Stealth | moving quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed |
| Peril | serious danger |
| Makeshift | something temporary or roughly made because the real thing isn't available |
| Flagging | becoming weak, tired, or losing energy |
| Subtle | not obvious; small or hard to notice |
Created by:
Graham.Everitt.30