
Literary Terms
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English
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8th Grade
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Stephanie Pettit
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Direct Characterization
Back
The author directly tells the reader what the traits of a character.
"She was kind and generous." (Direct)
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Indirect Characterization
Back
The process by which the personality of a fictitious character is revealed through the character's speech, actions, appearance, etc.
"She spent her weekends volunteering at the shelter." (Indirect)
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Character Motivation
Back
The reasons behind a character's behaviors and actions in a given scene or throughout a story.
Example: A character studies hard to achieve their dream of becoming a doctor
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Tone
Back
The speaker's or author's attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.
Example: A sarcastic tone might include statements like, "Oh great, another homework assignment!"
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Diction
Back
The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.
Example: Using "child" (formal) vs. "kiddo" (informal)
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Denotation
Back
The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.
Example: "Home" denotes a place where one lives, but connotes warmth and family
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Connotation
Back
An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.
Example: "Home" denotes a place where one lives, but connotes warmth and family
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