End of Outsiders Test Review

Analysis

A thorough study of something (such as a poem or a piece of literature)

Foreshadowing

To show or indicate beforehand

Flashback

A conversation, an episode, or an event that happened before the beginning of the story. Often interrupts the chronological flow of a story to give the reader information to help in understanding a character's situation.

Point of View

the perspective from which a story is told

First Person Point of View

Told from the viewpoint of one of the characters using the pronouns "I" and We"

Second Person Point of View

the narrator addresses the reader directly using the pronoun "you"

Third Person Point of View

is narrated by the author. (He, She, It)

Simile

A type of figurative language. It is a comparison of two unlike things using like or as

Metaphor

A type of figurative language. It is a comparison, not using the words like or as.

Moral

A lesson (life lesson) that is taught in a literary work

Author's Purpose

His or her reason for creating a particular work. The purpose may be to persuade the reader to do or believe something, inform, or entertain (PIE), or to express an opinion. An author may have more than one purpose for writing, but usually one is the most important

Character Traits

Traits that are found on the inside of a character

Physical Features/physical traits

are traits that are on the outside

Conflict

A struggle between opposing forces or characters. Without conflict a story would be boring. A story can have several conflicts, the main conflict is central to the plot and is usually resolved by the resolution.

Internal Conflict

Takes place in a character's mind or heart. Sometimes this involves a decision.

External Conflict

Takes place between a character and something outside the character. The outside force could be nature, an event or situation, or another character.

Theme

The truth or central idea a story reveals about life. Any theme can be considered valid if you can support it with text evidence.

Plot

Stages of the story: Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

Exposition

Introduces the characters and the setting, provides background information, conflict is usually introduced.

Rising Action

The story becomes more complicated as the conflict develops

Climax

The turning point in the story, the most exciting part when the outcome of the conflict is decided.

Falling Action

The loose ends are tied up as the story comes to an end. (This is sometimes combined with the resolution).

Resolution

The conflict should be resolved. The story ends.