to examine closely
analyze
words, images, or objects that stand for something else
symbolism
Language not taken literally; written to create a special effect or feeling
Figurative Language
The way an author reveals characters and their personalities
characterization
The two types of characterization
direct and indirect
STEAL: Speech, Thoughts, Effects on Others, Actions, and Looks is a mnemonic device to remember ______________.
Characterization
If you are asked about the significance of a line in a book, significance means...
importance
To think carefully about
reflect
a slight difference
nuance
to explain the meaning of information, words, or actions
interpret
the opposite of what is expected
irony
a story that tries to explain the origins of the world
myth
Give a trait of a myth
Has a Lesson, Has Heroes, Has gods/goddess, Passed down by oral tradition
central lesson or message in a story, book or movie
theme
Identify a trait of a theme
Written in a sentence, can apply to anyone, is very general
a group of words that has a subject and a verb
clause
