Key words Flashcards
Direct characterisation
The method of describing the character in a straight forward manner
Narrative perspective
The point of view which a story is told
Third person limited narrator
The narration is only told from one perspective. We see the story through their eyes
Point of view
What the character or narrator telling the story can see
Indirect characterisation
The method of revealing details about a character without stating them explicitly
Setting
The time and place of the story
Theme
The central ideas, topic or point f a story, essay or narrative is its theme
Tone
The “feel” of a piece of writing
Internal conflict
Mental struggle in a person or character arising from opposing demands or impulses
Interpersonal conflict
Any type of conflict including 2 or more people
Protagonist
The main character of a story
Antagonist
The opposite of the protagonist. Usually the opponent to them or villain
Foil
A character who contrast with protagonist
Subplot
A secondary strand of the plot that is a supporting side for any story or the main plot
Atmosphere
The overall mood of a story or person
Exposition
The first paragraph(s) in which the characters, setting and basic in formation in introduction
Climax
The highest point of tension or drama in a narrative plot
Denouement
The very end of a story (where all the plot point and questions are finalised)
Pathetic fallacy
When the weather portrays the characters emotions
Motif
A symbol or image that appears frequently in a story
Direct speech
When two words spoken are in speech marks
Indirect speech
A report of what was said rather then thier exact words in speech makes
Foreshadowing
Give the audience hints or signs about the future
Figurative language
The use of non-literal phrases/words to create further meaning in writing speech
allusion
a reference to something historical, literary, cultural
external conflict
a struggle between a character and an outside force, such as another character, society, nature or technology
