ELA final Flashcards
Characterization
The process in which the author reveals the personality of a character
Direct characterization
The author tells the reader a character’s trait.
Indirect characterization
The author shows the reader a character’s trait
How character traits are revealed
Thoughts, Action and Dialogue
Symbolism
when an author uses an object to represent an idea or deeper meaning.
Irony
It’s the opposite of what you expected
Theme
the message, lesson, or moral of a story
Imagery
using very descriptive language that appeals to the reader’s senses
Foreshadowing
when an author hints at something that will happen later in the story
simile
When you compare 2 unlike things using “like” or “as”
metaphor
When you compare 2 unlike things NOT using “like” or “as”
onomatopoeia
Sounds words
personification
When you give a non-living thing a human trait
hyperbole
An exaggeration
alliteration
Beginning sounds or letter repeated in a sentence
idiom
A phrase that has both literal and figurative meaning
The Ordinary World
when the hero is in his own world and feels out of place.
Call to Adventure
Something happens in the human world that starts the hero on his journey.
Entering the Unknown
the hero enters a world that is different from theirs. It can contain supernatural beings, magnificent sights and danger.
Supernatural Mentor/Aid
Someone who has mastered the laws of supernatural (magic). Who guides the hero to complete their quest. The hero also can be given a supernatural object to help them. (pen, shoes, pearls, hat, and water)
Stage 5: Allies/Helpers
Someone who helps the hero on their journey. (Grover and Annabeth)
Road of Trials
A series of events that test the hero and helps transform them to who they are meant to be.
The Supreme Ordeal
all the events lead up to this main climax. When the hero faces the biggest challenge. (Ares vs. Percy)
The Magic Flight
When the hero has the item/reward and has to return it to where it belongs.
Confronting the Father
When the hero confronts (face to face) with either their father or someone with great power over them.
Master of 2 Worlds
The hero returns to their normal world as a changed person.
Exposition:
Where and when the story takes place. Introduces the characters
Rising Action
a series of small influential events that add to and lead up to the main conflict or problem in a story
Climax:
When the character faces the main problem (the most exciting moment of the story)
Falling Action
a series of events that lead to the solution or ending of the story
Resolution
how the problem is solved
Conflict:
a problem or struggle between two opposing forces
Antagonist
is a character who is against the main character
Answer (ACES)
Restate the question
Cite (Give a quote from the text)
(ACES)
The text states
This is evident when it states
According to the text
Explain (ACES)
Say: In other words (put the quote in your own words)
Mean:This reveals (Give a character trait)
Matter: This is significant because (why is this important?)
Summarize (ACES)
To sum up
Overall
In closing
Which part of the ACES structure is the most important and worth the most points?
Explain
