English Flashcards
(40 cards)
the word that the pronoun refers to and replaces
Antecedent
type of noun that expresses a name for a collection of things
Collective Noun
- refer back to the subject
- can be found after the verb
Reflexive Pronouns
- used to intensify or emphasize the pronouns
- can be removed w/o changing the meaning of the sentence
Intensive Pronouns
4 Author’s Purpose
development of character based on description
Characterization
tells us what he/she wants us to know about the character
Direct Characterization
shows us things to help us have an understanding of the character
Indirect Characterization
physical appearance is described
Physical Description
what the character does, behaves, or attitude
Action
what the character thinks reveals things about him/her
Inner Thoughts
effect on others or what the other character say and feel about this character
Reaction
what the character says provides insight to the readers
Speech
a person, animal, or anything personified
Character
central character in a story
Protagonist
enemy of the central character
Antagonist
type of character that changes in a story
Dynamic Character
type of character that remain the same or does not undergo changes
Static Character
it is the place, time, weather and social condition, and mood or atmosphere
Setting
- main structure of the story
- details of how series of events are presented
Plot
5 Parts of a Plot
Introduction/Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution/Denouement
- events in the story become complicated
- conflict is revealed
Rising Action
most exciting part of the story
Climax
the part where events and complications start to fall into the right places
Falling Action