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the universal truth the author illustrates in the story , often crosses cultures.
setting
genre
irony
theme
2
story is told by a character who participates in the action of the story: I , ME, MY
objective point of view
1st person point of view
direct characteriazation
3
a character stays the same throughout the story
character type
dynamic character
character analysis
static character
4
a sequence of events that make up the action of a story ( what happens in the story)
tone
plot
place
setting
5
techniques the author uses to describe characters in the story
characterization
plot
omniscient
verbal irony
6
part of the plot where the main characters are introduced and problem is first established
exposition
climax
rising action
resolution
7
story is told by a narrator who does not participate in the action of the story
first person point of view
omniscient pov
point of view
third person pov
8
expressions that do not mean what they say "see the light"
tone
symbol
idiom
illusion
9
people or animals that take part in the action of a story
character
imagery
genre
plot
10
conversation between characters, can be used to move the action along
symbolism
dialogue
dramatic irony
diction
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remarks that mean the opposite of what they seem to say; used to hurt and embarrass a person
irony
symbol
personification
sarcasm
12
concrete words or details that appeal to the senses of sight, sound, touch, smell...
imagery
irony
tone
onomatopoeia
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a type as applied to art, music, drama, or literature
idiom
literature
genre
fiction
14
a comparison of two unlike things that doesn't use the word "like"
metamorphosis
simile
metonymy
metaphor
15
a reasonable/logical conclusion drawn by the reader based on hints provided by the author
stereotype
inference
denotation
fiction
16
contrast between what appears to be real and what is actually real. Sometimes viewed as a joke.
symbol
irony
oxymoron
personification
17
story told by the narrator who is able to see into the minds of all the characters.
first person POV
static character
omniscient third person POV
stereotype
18
a character that undergoes a significant internal change
indirect characterization
limited point of view
dynamic character
static character
19
words that imitate sounds
onomatopoeia
stereotype
rhythm
tone
20
a collection of writings of various types by various authors
genre
literature
biography
art
21
the teller of a story
atmosphere
narrator
tone
diction
22
where and when the action of the story takes place
setting
fiction
tone
23
hints that the author gives of things that are to come in the story
foreshadowing
imagery
diaogue
idiom
24
type of lit. that comes from imagination meant to entertain or explain truth.(fantasy, mystery)
biography
speech
fiction
non fiction
25
story is told by a narrator whose view is confined to a SINGLE character.
first person point of view
fourth person point of view
limited third person point of view
second person point of view
26
comparison of two or more things that are similar in some way but otherwise not at all.
alliteration
analyze
allusion
analogy
27
character vs self, takes place in the mind of the character
external conflict
internal conflict
suspense
falling actions
28
event that lead to the climax
falling action
exposition
rising action
resolution
29
the feelings the author tries to evoke in the reader
atmosphere or mood
suspense
internal conflict
thoughts
30
the account of a real person's life written by the person who lived it
fiction
biography
narration
autobiography
31
part of the plot that ties all the loose ends together. The,"What happened then?", is answered.
resolution
climax
exposition
falling action
32
repetition of initial consonant sounds to draw attention to certain words or ideas for rhythm
alliteration
vowell
consonance
analogy
33
reference to a well known person, event, place, or literary work of art.
allegory
analyze
allusion
alliteration
34
a type of lit. about real people, places, etc, that really happened including biographies, etc.
fiction
real literature
nonfiction
literature
35
something happens that is the reverse of what you expect
exposition
repetition
situational irony
verbal irony
36
shows what characters are like by using details about what the other characters say about them.
objective point of view
indirect characterization
direct characterization
37
turning point in the story where the major character makes an irreversible decision
resolution
falling action
climax
exposition
38
a comparison of two unlike things that use the word like or as
simile
onomatopoeia
objectively
indirect characterization
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giving human characteristics to nonhuman things
Analogy
Omniscient
Connotation
Personification
40
the literal meaning of a word
denotation
idiom
connotation
analogy
41
shows events from before the present of the story, often reveals character motives
flashback
irony
symbol
simile
42
The author's attitude toward the subject of the story
mood
atmosphere
tone
stereotype
43
reader or audience is aware of something characters are not
dramatic irony
static irony
situational irony
personal irony
44
an exaggerated statement for effect
symbolism
allusion
idiom
hyperbole
45
using the word or phrase repeatedly for emphasis
onomatopoeia
repetition
rhythm
simile
46
a fixed, generalized idea about a character or situation
genre
stereotype
fable
fiction
47
name or description of something that implies the opposite of the truth. sarcasm.
situational irony
personal irony
direct irony
verbal irony
48
a struggle opposing forces, calls on characters to act and so drives the plot.
mood
tone
conflict
plot
49
narrator makes statements about the characters personality and tells what the character is like
characterization
third person point of view
direct characterization
indirect characterization
50
What is the protagonist?
the main character
a supporting character
the enemy
51
something that represents or stands for something else
denotation
genre
symbol
sarcasm
52
character vs nature, society, or struggle with opposing feeling
conflict within oneself
mental conflict
external conflict
internal conflict
53
linking contradictory ideas but is true in an ironic way
idiom
onomatopoeia
oxymoron
irony
54
an author who describes only what can be seen like a newspaper reporter. No opinions stated.
omniscient third person point of view
objective point of view
second person point of view
55
feeling of anxious uncertainty about an outcome
suspense
mood
tone
fiction
56
the events that follow the climax setting up the story ending
rising action
falling action
resolution
climax
57
the opponent or enemy of the main character
setting
character
antagonist
protagonist
58
emotional associations for words. Ex: "home" has a warm, cozy feeling rather than "house".
mood
denotation
tone
connotation
