Word Wall terms Flashcards
tone
the attitude toward the subject, or audience
irony
the expression of one’s meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.
Point of View
angle of considering things
Indirect Character
when the personality of a fictionous character is revealed through its speech, actions, or appearance
Secondary Source
A secondary source interprets and analyzes primary sources. These sources are one or more steps removed from the event.
Epic Hero
a brave or noble character from an epic poem
Summarize
give a brief statement of something, using all the main points
Analyze
your perception of the piece, and then to come to a conclusion about how the author created that response
Journey
to travel somewhere
Direct Character
the process by which the personality of a fictitious character is revealed by the use of descriptive adjectives, phrases, or epithets.
Phrases
a small group of words standing together
Primary Source
These sources were present during an experience or time period and offer an inside view of a particular event.
Paraphrase
a restatement of a text or passage
Characterization
The method a writer uses to reveal the personality of a character in a literary work
Tragic Flaw
A tragic flaw is a literary term that refers to a personality trait of a main character that leads to his or her downfall.
