English 10 Final

Metaphor

Figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things by stating that one thing is another.

Theme

A subject or topic that a author conveys in a story, book, etc.

Types of conflict

Internal: (within a character)

Ex. Man vs. Self

Man vs. Destiny

External: (against outside forces)

Ex. Man vs. Society

Man vs. Nature

Man vs. Technology

Man vs. Man

Man vs. Supernatural

Characterization

process by which an author creates, develops, and reveals the personality of a character in a narrative or dramatic work.

Setting

An environment where a story takes place

Imagery

The use of vivid, descriptive language to engage the senses and evoke mental images in the reader.

Perspective

Different ways people see things, such as opinions and ideas.

Narrator

A person who is introducing the story, retelling it in their words, in their point of view.

Point of view

A perspective from which a person observes a situation or story.

First person (I/We)

Second person (you)

Third person limited (he/she/they with restricted knowledge)

Third person omniscient (he/she/they with all knowing perspective)

Central idea

A primary message an author wants to convey.

Best supports

A good example to a text that connects to the central idea.

Authors purpose

The primary reason for writing a specific text.

MLA Heading and formatting

Point 12, new times roman, double space.

Citation

A reference to a source of information.

Works Cited

a formatted list of sources used in an essay, or any form of writing to prove validity.

Thesis

A central claim in your essay and ideas introducing what your essay will be about.