Unit 1- Vocab

Question 1

Allusion

Answer 1

References to other popular culture or texts. (ex. the garden of Eden)

Question 2

Symbolism

Answer 2

Use of specific objects or images to represent ideas

Question 3

Metaphor

Answer 3

Two things that are directly compared (ex. He’s a fish! meaning he loves to swim)

Question 4

Antagonist

Answer 4

Opposition of the protagonist. Usually a person, but can sometimes be a force of nature or society or an internal conflict.

Question 5

Dynamic Character

Answer 5

Undergoes Change

Question 6

Static Character

Answer 6

Stays the same

Question 7

Character Traits

Answer 7

Descriptive physical characteristics of a character or comments on their personality.

Question 8

External Conflict

Answer 8

Conflict occurring outside of the main character (can be a person, group, force of nature, animal or some other obstacle).

Question 9

Internal Conflict

Answer 9

Conflict a character has within themselves ex. battling depression

Question 10

Name the 4 types of character conflict

Answer 10

Character vs. …
1.) Character
2.) Nature
3.) Society
4.) Fate

Question 11

Theme

Answer 11

Central message/life lesson/ primary question a text poses for readers to ponder

Question 12

Foreshadowing

Answer 12

Hints or clues about what will happen in the story

Question 13

Simile

Answer 13

Comparison using “like” or “as” (ex. She runs like a gazelle)