Collection 1 Study Guide Flashcards
Different types of conflict
External and internal
External conflict
Involves a character and another person or thing
Internal conflict
Always takes place within a character’s mind, heart, and soul
Connotation
Emotions or feelings associated with a word
Direct characterization
Writer reveals the characters traits
Flashback
Scene that occurs out if sequence and tells of events that happened in the past
Foreshadow
A hint or clue about something that will happen later in the story
Imagery
Language that appeals to our 5 senses (sight, smell, taste, touch, hear)
Indirect characterization
Writer allows the reader to visualize the character in action by showing how the character acts, speaks, private thoughts (diary), appearance, and how other characters interact with the character
Irony
A contrast between what is expected with what actually happens
Types of irony
Situational
Dramatic
Verbal
Situational irony
Situation turns out the opposite of what you expected
Dramatic irony
When the readers or audience know something that the characters don’t
Verbal irony
Say one thing but mean the other
Mood
Atmosphere, affecting the way we feel as we read
Motivation
Needs or conflicts that drive a character
Protagonist
Main character; one who drives the action
Setting
The story’s time and place
Suspense
The feeling of uncertainty or anxiety about what is going to happen next
Symbol
Person, place, thing, or event that stands for both itself and for something beyond itself
Theme
Makes some revelation about the subject. Often reveals a truth about human behavior
Tone
Writers attitude toward the subject
Traits
Special characteristics
Antagonist
Character who blocks the protagonist from getting what he or she wants
