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Literary Terms: Character Analysis

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Nicole Coppino September 4, 2014 Period 3-E Literary Terms Plot: ✧ Structure- The sequence of events found within literature ✧ Elements- Aspects that structures the plot Characterization: ✧ Direct- When the author specifically reveals traits about a character ✧ Indirect- When a character’s attributes are revealed through their thought, words, actions, etc. Characters: ✧ Round- A major character that is important to the plot; traits are revealed ✧ Flat- A secondary character that although is depicted, is not necessarily vital to the plot ✧ Static- A character that doesn’t change throughout the story ✧ Dynamic- A character that undergoes important change throughout the story Theme- The central idea or an underlying meaning of a story that may be …show more content…

Society- A character struggling with the society/community in which he is living ✧ Man vs. Nature- A character conflicted with a force of nature Internal Conflict- Conflict between a character and him/herself: ✧ Man vs. Self- A character struggling with an inside force Symbol/Symbolism- Underlying meanings in literature associated with certain attributions that signify something else Local Color- the customs, manner of speech, dress, etc. of a location or period that contribute to its particular character Figurative Language- Literature that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation Foreshadowing- Using certain language that depicts events that are going to occur in the future Irony- Using language when speaking that normally conveys the opposite to express one’s meaning ✧ Dramatic Irony- Irony in dramatic literature that is understood by the reader(s) but not the character(s) of the story ✧ Situational- Irony revolving around a situation where results are opposite of intended ✧ Verbal- Using language when speaking that normally conveys the opposite (Ex: sarcasm) Tone- A character’s general attitude when

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