Honors 10 Final - Hood

Plot

The sequence of events that make up a story, including the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

Climax

The point of highest tension or conflict in a story, often the turning point.

1st Person Point of View

A narrative perspective where the story is told by a character using 'I' or 'we.'

3rd Person Point of View

A narrative perspective where the story is told by an external narrator using 'he,' 'she,' or 'they.'

Setting

The time and place in which a story occurs.

Characterization

The methods an author uses to develop a character's personality, including direct description, actions, thoughts, and dialogue.

Protagonist

The main character of a story, often facing a central conflict.

Antagonist

A character or force that opposes the protagonist.

Conflict

The central struggle or problem faced by the characters in a story.

Flashback

A scene that interrupts the present timeline to show events from the past.

Foreshadowing

A literary device in which hints or clues suggest events that will occur later.

Symbol

An object, character, or event that represents a larger idea or concept.

Situational Irony

A situation where the outcome is opposite of what is expected.

Dramatic Irony

When the audience knows something that the characters do not.

Theme

The central idea or message in a work of literature.

Imagery

Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

Thesis

A statement that presents the main argument or claim of a piece of writing.

Analysis

A detailed examination of the elements of a text to understand its meaning.

Inference

A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning.

Archetype

A typical character, situation, or symbol that recurs in literature.

Diction

The choice of words used by an author to convey tone and meaning.

Connotation

The implied or emotional meaning of a word, beyond its literal definition.

Evidence

Information or details from a text that support an argument or analysis.

Perspective

The point of view or attitude of a character or narrator.

Purpose

The reason an author writes a text, such as to inform, entertain, or persuade.

Tone

The author's attitude toward the subject.

Repetition

The intentional reuse of words or phrases for emphasis.

Hyperbole

An exaggerated statement for effect.

Voice

The unique style of expression of the author or narrator.

Metaphor

A comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

Audience

The intended readers or viewers of a text.

Simile

A comparison using 'like' or 'as.'

Personification

Giving human characteristics to non-human things.

Alliteration

The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

Allusion

A reference to a well-known work, person, or event.

Oxymoron

A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms.

Onomatopoeia

A word that imitates a sound.

Mood

The atmosphere or emotional feeling of a work.

Genre

A category of literature based on style or subject.

Foil

A character who contrasts with another character to highlight traits.

Motif

A recurring element that has symbolic significance.

Aberration

A variation or change from what is normal or right; something unnatural.

Aghast

Shocked; terrified or amazed.

Appellation

A name or title; a word used to identify a person or thing.

Bewilder

To perplex or confuse; to disorder a person's thinking.

Chattel

A thing that is owned; a possession.

Contemptuous

Thinking poorly of; scornful or disdainful.

Debonair

Charming; having a sophisticated and attractive manner.

Detest

To have a profound dislike or abhorrence for; to hate.

Elasticity

The physical property of matter wherein matter returns to its original form after being reshaped, as an elastic band returns to its original shape after being shaped.

Fickle

Capriciously changeable in affection or belief; not remaining faithful to one idea or feeling.

Hindrance

An obstruction or impediment; something that blocks progress.

Inconceivable

Unimaginable or unthinkable.

Litigious

Willing and likely to pursue a lawsuit.

Minimize

To make as small as possible.

Notorious

Widely known but viewed negatively or critically.

Ordeal

An experience that is extremely difficult or trying.

Ostracize

To banish from or force out of a group or situation.

Peccadillo

A minor sin or fault; a trifling wrongdoing.

Placid

Tranquil and calm; at rest.

Prosaic

Matter-of-fact; without spirit, style or imagination.

Rectitude

Correctness or uprightness; unerring in following principles.

Salient

Noticeable or important; standing out.

Spurious

Inauthentic; not bona fide.

Tincture

A typically alcoholic mixture containing a medicine or remedy.

Vigilance

Alertness; unbreaking attention to a duty.