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Antagonist

Definition – the person or

thing working against the

main character

Synonyms – competitor, foe

Antonyms – friend, helper

Sentence –

The bear was Brian’s

antagonist.

Etymology - 1575

Author’s purpose

Definition – his or her reason for

creating a work – to inform, explain,

entertain, or reveal an important

truth

Synonyms – reason for writing

Antonyms – accidental

Sentence – The author’s purpose in

Beowulf was to promote christianity

to pagan Viking tribes.

Etymology – 15th

century

Middle English from Latin

Part of speech: noun

Character

Definition – a person, animal, or

imaginary creature that takes part in

the action of a story.

Synonyms – personality, actor

Antonyms – reader, audience

Sentence – Katniss Everdeen is my

favorite character.

Etymology – 14th

century

Middle English, from Latin

Part of speech- noun

Characterization

Definition – techniques an author uses

to develop the personality of a

character.

Synonyms – depict, portray

Antonyms – conceal, hide

Sentence – The author’s

characterization of Brian

was highly descriptive.

Etymology – 1814


Dynamic or Round Character

Definition – a person who changes

in personality or attitude.

Synonyms – Charles/Laurie,

Tessie Hutchinson

Antonyms – Mr. Summers

Sentence – Laurie changes from a

little boy to a trouble-

maker in Kindergarten.


Etymology- 1925-30

Static or Flat Character

Definition – a person who stays

the same.

Synonyms – Mr. Summers

Antonyms – Tessie Hutchinson

Sentence – In “The Lottery,” Mr.

Hutchinson remained business-like

and focused on his task the entire

story.

Part of speech- Noun

Etymology- 1925-30

Climax Definition – high point or turning point

in a story. Usually the most intense

point.

Synonyms – peak, highlight

Antonyms – calm, bottom

Sentence – The climax of the story

frightened the class.

Etymology – Late Latin,

from Greek, 1550


Conflict

Definition – a struggle between

opposing forces, it causes the

action of the story

Synonyms – fight, battle

Antonyms – agreement, peace

Sentence – The plot revolves

around conflict.

Etymology–15th

century

Middle English, from Latin


Context clues

Definition – words or sentences near

an unknown word that help the

reader figure out the meaning

Synonyms –

vocabulary hints

Antonyms –

hide, secret

Sentence-The context clues helped me

understand the word prestidigitation.

Part of speech:Noun

Dialect

Definition – a form of language that is

spoken in a particular place or by a

particular group of people

Synonyms – jargon, expression

Antonyms – dialogue

Sentence- The cockney dialect is one of the

hardest to decipher in the English

language.

Part of Speech- Noun

Etymology- 1545–55; < Latin dialectus

Dialogue

Definition – words that the character

speaks

Synonyms – conversation

Antonyms – silence

Sentence (example) Mary said, “Rodney

isn't the best at Pokémon, he uses a

Goldeen.”


Etymology- 1175–1225;

Middle English

Diction Definition – choice of words, clear and

accurate pronunciation

Synonyms – wording, phrasing

Antonyms – mumble

Sentence- British accents sound posh

because the people speak with clear

diction.


Etymology- : from Latin

dictiō

Direct Characterization

Definition – the writer makes

..straightforward statements.about

a character’s ..personality

Synonyms – straightforward, tells

Antonyms – roundabout

Sentence- when a writer uses direct

characterization character traits are

made obvious


Dynamic Character

Definition – changes from the

beginning of the story to the

end of the story.

Synonyms – changes, evolves, grows

Antonyms – unchanging, fixed

Sentence- The protagonist is usually

a dynamic character.


Etymology-1925-30

Exposition

Definition – the first part of a plot.

The author describes setting, gives

background information, and

introduces characters.

Synonyms – explanation, description

Antonyms – ending, resolution

Sentence- Thomas Hardy uses a lot of

exposition.

in Tess of D’Urbervilles


Etymology- 1300–50;

Latin expositiōn

Falling Action

Definition – tension decreases as

the conflict begins to be settled

Synonyms – clear up, settle

Antonyms – unsettle, confuse


Sentence- The falling action was

rushed and didn’t live up to the

dramatic climax.

fiction

Definition–a story, novel, or play

about imagined people & events

Synonyms – fake, fantasy

Antonyms – real, nonfiction

Sentence –The Watsons Go to

Birmingham is

historical fiction.

Etymology – 14th

Century

Foreshadow

Definition – to give a hint to the

reader about what is to

come in the story

Synonyms – hint, warn, reveal

Antonyms –withhold, silent

Sentence- The author used

very blatant foreshadowing.


Etymology- 1570–80; fore- +

shadow

Genre

Definition – a category of literature

Synonyms – grouping, sort, type

Antonyms – theme, style

Sentence- My favorite Genre is

Fantasy.

Part of Speech- noun

Etymology- 1760–70; < French:

kind, sort

Indirect Characterization

Definition – the writer reveals info

about a character through that

character’s thoughts, words, and

actions and through the views and

opinions of others

Synonyms – roundabout, indirect

Antonyms – straightforward


Sentence- Indirect characterization is

subtle.

Inference

Definition – a logical guess based on

evidence in the text

Synonyms – assumption, conclusion

Antonyms – fact

Sentence- I can infer what the author

really means by examining

the symbolism.


Etymology-1585–95;

Medieval Latin inferentia

Irony

Definition – when the intended

meaning is the opposite of what is

shown or expected

Synonyms – satire, twist, paradox

Antonyms – expected, anticipated

Sentence – The ending of “The

Lottery” is ironic because their

isn’t a positive prize.

Etymology – 1502, Latin from Greek


Mood

Definition – the feeling a literary

work gives to readers. Words,

phrases, and images create mood.

Synonyms – atmosphere, feelings,

outlook

Antonyms – tone, traits


Sentence- Imagery can establish

mood.

Motive or Motivation

Definition - The reason behind an individual’s action(s).

Remember “The Lottery?”

What motive did the villagers have for killing Tessie Hutchinson?

Historically, mostly women where stoned. What motive did people have for stoning women to death?

narrative Definition – a story, either

fiction or nonfiction

Synonyms – story, tale

Antonyms – speech, essay

Sentence – She is writing a

narrative about her life.

Etymology – 1567.

Part of Speech - noun

nonfiction Definition – literature that is

based on facts and reality

Synonyms – autobiographies,

newspaper, magazine,

Antonyms – fiction, fantasy

Sentence – A biography is

nonfiction.

Etymology - 1909

oral tradition

Definition – the passing of stories

from generation to generation by word

of mouth

Synonyms – storytelling

Antonyms – writing

Sentence- Oral traditions are told by my

grandmother to me.


Predict

Definition – foretell on the basis

of observation

Synonyms – forecast

Antonyms – hind sight

Sentence – I predicted that

Brian would be rescued.

Etymology – Latin, 1609

Point of View

Definition – the perspective from

which the story is told

Synonyms – narrator

Antonyms – audience

Sentence- The point of view can really

change the way the story is told


Plot Definition – the action or sequence

of events in a story

Synonyms – action, storyline

Antonyms – accident, chance

Sentence- The plot was well thought

out and held my attention to the

end.


Etymology-1587, probably by

accidental similarity to complot,

"combined plan,"

Protagonist

Definition – the main character or

most important character

Synonyms – leading role

Antonyms -competitor, opponent

Sentence- The protagonist in The

Lightning Thief is Percy Jackson


Etymology- 1665–75; < Greek

prōtagōnistḗs actor who plays the

first part(literally)

Resolution

Definition – the ending, brings the

story to a satisfactory close.

Synonyms – end, outcome

Antonyms – start

Sentence- The resolution brought the

story to a concise and clear close.


Etymology-1350–1400;

Middle English

Rising Action

Definition – the series of conflicts or

struggles that build a story.

Tensions rise.

Synonyms – problems, conflict

Antonyms – peace, agreement

Sentence- The rising action built up

to the climax.


Setting Definition – the time and place in

which the action of a literary work

occurs

Synonyms – scene, location

Antonyms –plot, character

Sentence- The setting to the first part

of The Hobbit is in the shire.


Etymology- 1350-1400

Latin etymologia

Subplot

Definition – a minor or secondary plot in

a novel, play, film, TV show, etc.

Synonyms – subordinate plot

Antonyms – main plot

Sentence – A subplot in The Hunger

Games is the relationship between

Katniss’ mom and Peeta’s father.

Part of speech – noun

Static Character

Definition – stays the same

throughout the story

Synonyms – unchanging, fixed

Antonyms – changing, evolving

Sentence- A static character can be

boring to read.


Style

Definition – the way the author uses

words, phrases, and sentences

Synonyms – method, technique

Antonyms – theme

Sentence- An authors style is like their

literary signature.


Etymology-c.1300, stile,

"title, manner

or mode of expression,"

Symbol

Definition –a person, place, thing or

event used to represent

something else.

Synonyms – concept, idea

Antonyms – plot

Sentence – The flag is a symbol

of the United States.


Etymology c.1434from Gk. symbolon

"token”

Theme

Definition – a writer’s message or main

idea

Synonyms – big idea, message

Antonyms – meaningless

Sentence- A book may have many

themes.


Etymology- from Latin thema "a

subject, thesis,"

Tone

Definition – the attitude the writer

takes toward the audience, the

subject, or a character

Synonyms – attitude, opinion

Antonyms – mood, voice

Sentence- The hero is generally

portrayed in a favorable tone.


Etymology- from Latin tonus "a

sound, tone, accent,"

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