Quiz 1 Flashcards
sheepishly (adverb)
shy; bashful
ferocious (adjective)
fierce
scowl (verb)
make an unpleasant expression by contracting the eyebrows
anxious (adjective)
uneasy
quiver (verb)
tremble
conviction (noun)
a strong belief
linger (verb)
to continue to stay; to slowly proceed
herd (noun)
a group of animals of one kind
campus (noun)
the grounds and buildings of a college of school
character
a person or animal who takes part in the action of a literary work
character traits
qualities that make each character unique
elective (noun)
an optional course
characterization
the process writers use to create and develop characters
indirect characterization
when the writer reveals a character’s personality through his or her words and actions, and through the thoughts, words, and actions of others
plot
the sequence of events in a literary work
exposition
this introduces the setting, characters, and the basic situation
direct characterization
when the writer directly states or describes the character’s traits
conflict
the struggle between opposing forces
climax
highest point of suspense
rising action
reveals the conflicts, develops the conflicts
resolution
outcome of the conflict(s)
falling action
results of the climax are explained
