Academic Vocabulary for Unit 2 L/C1

Point of View vs. Perspective

• Point of view refers to how characters view and process what's happening within the story, while perspective is who the narrator is within the story.

• Point of view is the narrator's position in the story, while perspective is the emotional response of the characters.

• Point of view is the perspective of the reader, while perspective is the author's intent.

• Point of view refers to who the narrator is within the story, while perspective is how characters view and process what's happening within the story.

Protagonist & Antagonist

• The protagonist is the character opposing the main character, while the antagonist is the main character.

• The protagonist is the main character, often facing a conflict, while the antagonist is the character or force opposing the protagonist.

• The protagonist is a minor character in the story, while the antagonist is the hero.

• The protagonist and antagonist are always the same character in a story.

Allusion

• A direct statement about a character's traits.

• An indirect or passing reference to an event, person, place, or artistic work that the author assumes the reader will understand.

• A detailed description of a setting in a story.

• A type of figurative language that compares two unlike things.

Theme

• A central unifying idea within a narrative.

• A character's journey throughout the story.

• The setting where the story takes place.

• The conflict between opposing forces.

Personification

• A figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

• A type of metaphor that compares two unlike things directly.

• A literary device that uses exaggeration for emphasis.

• A technique that involves the repetition of consonant sounds.

Metaphor

• A figure of speech that involves an implicit comparison between two unlike things.

• A direct comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

• A statement that contradicts itself but reveals a truth.

• A type of personification that attributes human traits to animals.

Cliff Hanger

• A narrative or a plot device in which the end is curiously abrupt, leaving the main characters in a difficult situation without offering any resolution.

• A type of story that concludes with a happy ending and resolution of all conflicts.

• A literary technique that involves detailed descriptions of settings and characters.

• A plot device that introduces a sudden twist or surprise at the end of a story.

Flashback

• A technique to create suspense in a story.

• A scene set in a time earlier than the main story, used to provide background or context to the current events.

• A method of character development through dialogue.

• A narrative style that focuses on future events.

Imagery

• Descriptive language that appeals to the senses, creating mental images.

• A type of figurative language that uses exaggeration for emphasis.

• A narrative technique that focuses on character development.

• A form of poetry that emphasizes rhythm and sound.

Conflict

• A struggle between opposing forces, which can be internal (within a character) or external (between characters or between a character and their environment).

• A peaceful resolution between characters that leads to harmony.

• A situation where characters work together towards a common goal.

• An emotional bond that develops between characters.