Mid term Flashcards
(31 cards)
Round character
A character developed through detail
Dynamic character
A character that experiences maturity
Flat character
A character that has little character
Static character
A character that goes threw little change
Verbal irony
When the words that are being said contrast to the literal or usual meaning
Situational irony
When events are different than expected
Dramatic irony
When the audience knows something the characters do not
Diction
The choice of words being used
Satire
The art of making someone or something look ridiculous, raising laughter in order to embarrass, humble, or discredit its target
Paradox
A literary device that contradicts itself but contains a plausible kernel of truth
Foil
A character who is a contract to a second character to point to or show to advantage some aspect of the second character
Parentheses are used to-
Enclose your citation information
Colons are used to-
To introduce a quotation after an introductory clause or phrase
Slashes are used to-
Indicate line break in poetry
Ellipses are used to-
Indicate when words have been left out
Square brackets are used to-
Indicate words have been changed from how they where in the original text
Ingrate
A person who offers no thanks
Status quo
The existing situation of state of affairs
Jeopardize
To put in danger
Waylay
To interrupt
Abscond
Leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection or arrest of an unlawful person
Jaded
Worn out; dulled, as from overindulgence
Gist
The main point
Advocate
To recommend; to speak in favor of
