English 9 Vocab - week 2

Question 1

First Person Narration

Answer 1

is a point of view where the story is narrated by on character at a time. This character may be speaking about him or herself.

Question 2

Flashback

Answer 2

is a set time earlier than the main story.

Question 3

Foreshadowing

Answer 3

is a warning or indication of a future event.

Question 4

Irony

Answer 4

is the expression of one’s meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite. Typically for humorous or emphatic effect.

Question 5

Dramatic Irony

Answer 5

this occurs when a character knows less about his or her circumstances than the audience does.

Question 6

Situational Irony

Answer 6

is a situation in which actions have an effect that is opposite from what was intended, so that the outcome is contrary to what was expected.

Question 7

Verbal Irony

Answer 7

is when a person says or writes one thing and means another, or uses words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of a literal meaning.

Question 8

Third Person Narration

Answer 8

a story with no particular point of view. the audience knows the most about all the characters.

Question 9

Third Person Limited Narration

Answer 9

the narrator only knows the thought and feelings of one character.

Question 10

Third Person Omniscient Narration

Answer 10

a point of view where the narrator knows all the thoughts, actions, and feelings of all characters.

Question 11

Theme

Answer 11

a major idea developed in a narrative text.