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pronoun
Takes the place of a noun
common noun
Name of a whole group of people places or things not using capital letters
proper noun
The name of a particular person place or thing. it requires a capital letter
simile
is a comparison of 2 or more unlike things using the words like or as
metaphor
comparison of 2 or more unlike things NOT using the words like or as
alliteration
the repetition of the same first sounds in a group of words
idiom
an expression that has a meaning different from the usual meanings of the individual words within it
genre
a class or category of an artistic endeavor (form)
literature
body of writing
oxymoron
2 opposite ideas are joined to create an effect
foreshadowing
A technique the writer uses to give a hint for whats to come in the story
fantasy
imaginative fiction with strange setting and characters
fiction
piece of literature invented by the imagination, it is not real
non-fiction
piece of literature that is real
poetry
verse chosen and arranged to create a specific emotional response through meaning, sound, and rhythm
science fiction
fiction draling with inpact of actual or imagined science
flat character
one or two character traits, never surprise the reader, not fully developed
round character
more developed, they seem complex and realistic
static character
fictional character that does not change
dynamic character
a fictional character that undergoes a significant change in outlook or attitude
stock character
a stereotyped figure who occurs over and over in works of fiction
direct characterization
TELLS the audience personality of the character
indirect characterization
SHOWS the thoughts and feelings of a character to reveal the personality
mood
the FEELING that extends throughout a piece of writing or work of art
theme
MAIN IDEA or the underlying meaning of something, central topic
Tone
Is the ATTITUDE of a writtee towards a subject or an audience
First person pov
the narrator is a person in the story, telling the story from their own POV
second person pov
reader is immersed into the narrative as a character involved in the story, narrator describes what you do.
Third person limited
narrator knows only one of the characters thoughts and feelings
third person omniscient
narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of everyone in the story
onomatopoeia
words used to resemble what they describe
hyperbole
exaggeration used either for serious or comical effect
stanza
in a poem is a grouped set if lines
Start if the plot diagram is?
exposition
sparks up the central conflict and start the story in motion
inciding incident
middle of the story, highest point of action and most exciting
climax
end of the story all problems solved
resolution
(giver) The sled
represents jonases journey into new experiences, freedom and emotional highs and lows of real life
(giver) color
symbolizes emotion, individuality, and choice. jonases ability to see color awakens the truth.
(giver) gabriel
symbolizes hope, innocence and possibly a different future.
(giver) The river
represents escape and change
(giver) the receivers room
a symbol of isolation, knowledge and the burden of truth. a place where jonas is exposed to the depth of human experience
(giver) importance of memory
memories are crucial for wisdom, empathy and decision making. without them, people lose depth of feeling and understanding
(giver) emotion and humanity
emotions are suppressed in the society to maintain peace. the story shows how true humanity involves deep feelings. joy, love, pain, sorrow
(giver) cost of utopia
the society seems perfect on the surface, but it's utopian appearance hides dark sacrifices-- like thr loss of personal freedom, emotions and truth