English 9 Reviewer for 1st Summative Test

A set of 10 vocabulary flashcards covering structural, biographical, and historical context terms based on the English 9 lecture notes.

Characterization

The way an author reveals a character's personality, which can be done directly or indirectly through speech, thoughts, actions, and appearance.

Plot

The sequence of events in a story consisting of the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

Dialogue

The conversation between characters that helps reveal traits, develop conflict, move the story forward, and reveal relationships.

Conflict

The struggle in a story which can take the form of Character vs. Character, Character vs. Self, Character vs. Society, or Character vs. Nature.

Organic Unity

The concept that all parts of the story work together to communicate one central message or theme.

Motif

A repeated object, idea, image, phrase, or event that helps develop the theme throughout a literary work.

Referent

The meaning behind a sign; for example, peace is the meaning represented by the sign of a dove.

Binary Opposition

Two opposite ideas or beliefs presented in a story, such as Good vs Evil or Rich vs Poor, to create conflict and help readers understand the theme.

Diction

The author's choice of words, which creates tone, mood, and reflects the character's social status or personality.

Biographical Context

A way of understanding a literary work by examining the author's life, experiences, and how they influenced the story.