English Flashcards

1
Q

Characters

A

the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Characterization

A

Indirect:not directly caused by or resulting from something.
Direct:extending or moving from one place to another by the shortest way without changing direction or stopping.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Theme

A

the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person’s thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Universal Theme

A

When a theme is relatable by a wide range of readers, we call this a universal theme.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Setting

A

the place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event takes place.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Mood

A

a temporary state of mind or feeling.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Tone

A

a musical or vocal sound with reference to its pitch, quality, and strength.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Plot

A

the main events of a play, novel, movie, or similar work, devised and presented by the writer as an interrelated sequence.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Conflict

A

a serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Exposition

A

a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Rising action

A

Rising action is the section of a story that leads toward its climax. Because of the increased tension as a book’s central conflict (or conflicts) become clear, the rising action is often what keeps you turning the pages.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Climax

A

the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; a culmination or apex.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Falling action

A

Falling action is the period of time in a story that follows the climax and begins to clarify the narrative

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Resolution

A

a firm decision to do or not to do something.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q
A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly