8th grade FINAL Flashcards
(25 cards)
Verbal Irony
when something is said but it means something else
Situational irony
opposite of what you expect happens
Dramatic irony
when we know something will happen, the characters do not
verb
action word
Adjective
describing word
adverb
describes the verb (usually words that end with ly
Direct characterization
directly stated in the text
Indirect characterization
not stated in the text, can be implied in the text
Alliteration
the repetition of consonant sounds (not every word has to start with the same letter)
Ex: evan eats cereal everyday, terrance took time to wash his bike, being punctual is always permitted
Metaphor
comparison of two unlike things without like or as (usually has a verb)
Simile
comparison of two unlike using like or as
Allusion
reference to outside of the story
Irony
unexpected twist
Foreshadowing
a hint or preview of what’s to come
Repetition
repeating over and over again
Oxymoron
two words that usually wont go together
Internal conflict
conflict a character has with themselves
External conflict
conflict with a character and an external force
Falling action
after the climax
Climax
the high point of action or most important part of the story
Symbolism
something that stands for something greater than itself
Theme
the message/lesson of the story
Resolution
the ending of a story, all the loose ends come together
Rising action
the events leading up to the climax
