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| a comparison between two things using like or as. |
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| a comparison between two things not using like or as |
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| describing inanimate objects as a living thing. |
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| when you say the opposite of what you mean, sarcasm meant to cause pain |
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| What are dynamic characters? |
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| a dynamic character is someone who undergoes an important, internal change because of the action in the plot |
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| What are static characters? |
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| A static character is one whose personality doesn't change throughout the events in the story's plot. |
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| what are round characters? |
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They have strengths and weaknesses. many sided (facets) fully developed 3 dimentional they possess an "inner life" we have understanding for their behavior realistic
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| What are flat characters? |
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| one dimentional and there are no visible variations in personality |
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| a statement that is made about a certain group of people that is based upon one person's behavior. may not be true. |
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| when 2 characters are opposites and they build on each other. |
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| What is direct characterization? |
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| when an author overtly tells you a character’s traits. |
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| what is indirect characterization? |
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| When an author refers to a character by showing his/her actions, how he/she thinks thinks and speaks, and how others think and speak about the character |
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| when a certain part of the story is give clues to what will happen later in the story. |
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| witholding of info. authors do this by foreshadowing, keeping the reader guessing, and different types of irony |
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| an extravagant statement or figure of speech not intended to be taken literally, as “to wait an eternity.” |
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| repitition of plot elements where the same goal is sought in each episode |
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| when one event leads to another. There is a casual relationship between plot elements |
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| plot elements:turning point |
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| a choice is made/an event happens which will change the course of the plot |
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| plot elements:rising action |
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| when the protaganists move towards their goal. overcome antagonistic forces |
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| story about past. let me tell you about when... |
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| when the unexpected happens |
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| when the audience knows something the characters don't |
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| using mockery to make fun of something |
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adj. bob wasn't very profound when he said, "i love beer." |
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v. i was musing upon the idea of taking the pill and going against my beliefs. |
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adj. i was apprehensive about whether i should go into the dark alley |
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n. i was in rapture when i discovered my birthday present in the brown suitcase my mother used for recycling. |
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adj. the house had sullen surroundings. |
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n. the sycamores were scattered around the park, closing in on me. |
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n. the debris from the shattered airpane was hanging from the trees. |
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v. she was yammering away about her failing son, like i really cared. |
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v. i tried to dissuade her from leaving you. |
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v. the dog draggled the dead bunny all the way to my front door. |
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adj. the sister was pugnacious upon the arrival of her father. |
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adj. there was an ominous silence when i asked where tracy was. |
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adj. he made a derogatory statement about Carlos. |
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v. i disengage you from writing about me right now. |
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adj. the specifics of quantum physics bemused him. |
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adj. the smell of the dumpster was reprehensible. |
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n. she had indignation whenever we discussed racism. |
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adj. the disarming smile scared me until i looked away. |
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adj. she was morose, as if someone in her family died. |
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adj. Jessica looked at Timmys recumbent form infront of her. |
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adj. the woman had mottled spots on her skin that looked like a painting |
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adj. she gave a reverent greeting when she entered the funeral. |
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v. her mother was mortified to learn about what her daughter did to her best friend. |
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adj. his father was autocratic when he had finally done something right. |
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v. the bunny subsided into the ground until i only saw its tail. |
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