Parts of Speech Flashcards
1st Person
Referring to himself/herself
Point of View
A position from which something is observed or considered
2nd Person
“You”
3rd person omniscient
Narrator knows the thoughts/feelings of all of the characters in the story
3rd person limited
The narrator only knows he thoughts/feelings of a single character
Foreshadowing
Author hints as to what is going to happen in the book
Conflict
An inherent compatibility between forces (creates tension)
Internal Conflict
Struggle occurring within a characters’ mind
External Conflict
Struggle between the character and outside forces
Climax
The highest or most intense point
Resolution
A formal expression of opinion or intention
Setting
The surroundings or environment of anything
Theme
Moral of the story
Symbolism
Represents or stands for something else
Helps create meaning/emotion
Situational irony
Outcome is not expected