Spring Final Lit and Comp 2 Guide

foil

a character who contrasts with another character to highlight certain qualities

round

a complex, well-developed character with multiple traits

flat

a simple character with open or two traits

dynamic

a character who changes over the course of the story

static

a character who remains the same throughout the story

shock

a stereotypical character that is easily recognizable

direct characterization

when the author explicitly tells the reader about a characters traits

indirect characterization

when the author reveal as character traits through, actions, dialogue, or thoughts

tone

the authors attitude toward the subject or audience

mood

the emotional atmosphere of the story

flashback

a scene that interrupts the present story to show events from the past

foreshadowing

hints or clues about future events in the story

point of view

teh perspective from which a story is told

irony

a contrast between expectation and reality

exposition

the introduction of background information in a story

conflict

the central problem of struggle in a story

rising action

events that build tension and lead to the climax

climax

the turning point or moment of highest tension in a story

falling action

events that occur after the climax, leading to the resolution

resolution

the conclusion of the story, where conflicts are resolved

i, me

first person

you, your

second person

he, she, they

3rd person

stating info from a source in your own words

paraphrase

academic databases, peer- reviewed journals, reputable news sources, government websites

best place to find credible sources

quotation marks

article titles

italicize

journal, book, database titles