Bronx Section 1-4 Test Review

A character who contrasts with another to highlight particular qualities.

A careful, WORD by WORD analysis of a text.

"Battle of the Bulge;" overweight; embarrassed when Judianne catches her daydreaming about her crush, Devon.

A figure of speech comparing two things; does NOT use "like" or "as".

A poem that has a distinct pattern or shape meant to reinforce the poem's meaning.

Paints for the joy, not money. Will use his paintings to show that all Hispanic people aren't Zorro or "banditos."

Teen mom of baby Angel. Will do anything it takes to go to college to make a good life for her son.

A character in a story who comments on what's happening; comments help audience know thoughts & background info.

Use of concrete details that appeal to the five senses.

Boyfriend slapped her, bruising her cheek. Doesn't want to be like her sister who's been getting beaten up forever.

A physical item that represents a bigger idea or concept.

Moves to the Bronx when her mother dies of cancer. Becomes friends with Porscha because they have a lot in common.

A figure of speech that compares two things using "like" or "as".

The underlying message of a literary work.

The narrator of a story: First person, second person, or third person.

"Jump Shot;" talented at basketball, but also enjoys books and jazz. Most likely find him reading in the library.

A struggle between two opposing forces; sets the plot in motion (man v. man; man v. self; man v. nature; man v. society)

The attitude of the writer toward the subject, expressed through word choice.

A reference to something outside of the story to help explain a present situation.

A hint of what is to come in the story; usually keeps audience in suspense.

Writes a poem to get Tyrone's attention. Uses her skills to design and sew a new outfit for the occasion.

"Bad Boy;" Writes poems instead of an essay for the poetry unit; tries to keep his friend, Tyrone, from dropping out.

A figure of speech in which human qualities are given to non-humans.

The use of words whose sounds suggest the sounds made by objects or activities.

A session in a club during which anyone is welcome to perform - sing, recite poetry, play music, or perform comedy.

When the author directly gives information about a character - physical description & character traits.

A poem that reuses an existing text to create a poem.

Doesn't think he has a future, but if he did, it would be as a songwriter. Greek Chorus-offers commentary on poems.

6-feet tall; hates basketball & loves art. Painting a self-portrait with a basketball jersey sticking out of the trash.

Her father, brother, and sister have all moved away; hates her stepfather. Very lonely; wants unconditional love.

Time & place in which a story occurs