Characterization is a technique used by writers to reveal aspects of a character’s personality. When you characterize an individual you are judging them. You want to be able to use one adjective to describe the character.

the “problem” in the story which triggers the action.

is a personal problem or issue like depression, heart-break, or confusion over what one should do about a certain situation.

is a problem that a person has with someone else like a fight or an argument.

the life lesson or message in a work of literature. This message is usually about life, society or human nature. It’s the author’s advice about life to their readers.

the time and place in which the action of a literary work takes place. This can include the date, the hour, the location, etc.

an exaggeration or overstatement. (Ex. It’s colder than the North Pole outside.)

the difference between what appea rs to be and what really is.

a comparison between two seemingly unrelated objects using the words “like” or “as.” (Ex. Your skin is like silk.)

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Term	Definition
Characterization	Characterization is a technique used by writers to reveal aspects of a character’s personality. When you characterize an individual you are judging them. You want to be able to use one adjective to describe the character.
Conflict	the “problem” in the story which triggers the action.
Internal conflic	is a personal problem or issue like depression, heart-break, or confusion over what one should do about a certain situation.
External conflict	is a problem that a person has with someone else like a fight or an argument.
Theme	the life lesson or message in a work of literature. This message is usually about life, society or human nature. It’s the author’s advice about life to their readers.
Setting	the time and place in which the action of a literary work takes place. This can include the date, the hour, the location, etc.
Hyperbole	an exaggeration or overstatement. (Ex. It’s colder than the North Pole outside.)
Irony	the difference between what appea rs to be and what really is.
simile	a comparison between two seemingly unrelated objects using the words “like” or “as.” (Ex. Your skin is like silk.)

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