English packet Flashcards
(20 cards)
what is a noun
A person, place, or thing
what is a verb
An action word
what is an adjective
A word that describes a noun
what is a adverb
A word that describes how a verb is performed
what is alliteration
The repetition of consonant sounds in words that are close together
what is a external conflict?
When a character struggles with any outside force
what is a internal conflict
When a character struggles with a difficult decision or emotion
what is foreshadowing
The use of clues to hint at what might happen later in the plot.
what is a metaphor
A comparison between two unlike things where one is said to be the other
what is 1st person narration
When the narrator is a charter in the story
what is 3rd person narration
When an outside narrates the story and is not a character on the story
what is personification
When non-human objects are given human-like abilities.
what is a simile
A comparison between two unlike things using the words, “like”, “as”, or “than”
what is characterization
The process in which a reader learns about a character’s personality
what is direct characterization
When aspects of a character’s personality are directly stated by the author or narrator.
what is indirect characterization
When aspects of a character’s personality are revealed through their speech, effect on others, actions, or thoughts.
what is irony
The contrast between what is expected to happen and what actually happens
what is situational irony
When the opposite of what is expected to happen, actually happens
what is verbal irony
When a character says the opposite of what they mean
what is dramatic irony
When the audience knows something the characters do not
