Duplicate or shadow of a character with the opposite personality of that character. A character that takes the blame for everything bad that happens.

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1 Functions of archetypes Root arch Root type The Innocent The Doppelgänger The Scapegoat The Villain The Hero The Rebel Mentor The Journey The Initiation Good vs. Evil The Fall Direct characterization Indirect characterization Motives Desires Character Analysis Character Main or major character Minor character Character Traits Protagonist Antagonist Flat character Round Character Dynamic Character Static Character Point of View First person point of view Second person point of view Jamieson Elementary 7 th Grade ELA Unit 1 Terms to Know Notes -a typical character, an action or a situation that seems to represent such universal patterns of human nature. It may be a character, a theme, a symbol or even a setting. -it is common and recurring in literary work. aka. Universal symbol. To give a literary work a universal acceptance, as readers identify with the characters and situations in their social and cultural context. The writer uses this to attempt realism in their writing. Archein meaning original or old Typos meaning pattern, model or type The inexperienced, often weak character Duplicate or shadow of a character with the opposite personality of that character A character that takes the blame for everything bad that happens. A character whose main function is to go to any extent to oppose the hero or whom the hero must annihilate in order to bring justice. A character whose main function is to save the day. A character that revolts against acceptable society. Character s main role is to protect the protagonist. They provide advice and training to the protagonist and work to help them succeed. The situation in which the main character takes a physical or mental journey to better understand themselves. The situation in which the main character undergoes experiences that lead them toward maturity. A clash of forces that represent goodness and evil. The situation in which the main character falls from grace in consequence of his or her own actions. The writer describes the character directly. Jo is tomboyish, with long legs The writer reveals the character through speech and action. A reason that explains or partially explains a characters thoughts, feelings, actions or speech. The characters wanting to have something or wanting something to happen. To evaluate a character s traits, their role in the story, and the conflict(s) they experience. A person or animal that takes part in the actions of a literary work. The most important character in a story, poem or play. A character that takes part in the actions of the story but is not the focus of attention. Personality or physical elements of a character. Traits are identified through the characters words, actions, reactions, feelings, movements, thoughts or mannerisms. Often the main character. The plot revolves around this character. The character who represents a challenge or an obstacle for the protagonist in the story. In some stories, the antagonist is not a person. A one-sided and often stereotypical character. This character is fully developed and exhibits many traits-often both faults and virtues. A character that changes or grows during the course or the literary work. A character that does not change throughout the course of the literary work. The narrator s position in relation to the story being told. A narration that involves the use of either pronoun I and/or We A narration that employs the pronoun you

2 Third person point of view Functions of Point of View Limited Point of View Omniscient Point of View Plot Structure Prologue Exposition (in a narrative) Rising Action Climax Backstory Falling action Jarring Twist Plot Hole Denouement Red Herring s The Man in the Hole Boy Meets Girl Cinderella The Kafka Hamlet Dialogue Monologue Inner dialogue dialect Onomatopoeia Ode Allusion Tone A narration that uses pronouns like he, she, it, they or a proper noun/name. An integral tool of description. The author uses this to portray emotions or characters feelings about an experience or situation. Writers use this to express what they want to convey to the reader. The narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character or is an observer to the event or situation. The narrator is All Knowing and can share the thoughts and feelings of all characters or can explain all of the situations or events that lead impact the plot. The events that make up a story The preface or introduction to a literary work (not the story). Introduces the characters, setting and conflict of the story; establishes the plot. All the little but significant events that lead to the climax or turning point of a story. The main event or turning point of the story. The childhood or past event that impacted the main character which lead to the main story. Event(s) in the story that follow the climax and end in resolution The unexpected event(s) that the reader did not expect Something missing from the plot; a gap. The final resolution or clarification of a dramatic or narrative plot. A piece of information or suggestion introduced to distract from key information in the story. Overarching storyline The story starts good, gets real bad and ends better than it started. The story starts as average day, things look good then BAM! everything is bad and end better than it started. Life stinks at the beginning of the story, it starts to get better, the protagonist meets the prince and POW! The protagonist is locked in the attic, life is miserable until they are saved by the prince. They live happily ever after. A pessimistic story. The story starts out bad and continues to get worse. A story in which we do not know if the story ends good or bad. stuff keeps happening Conversation between two or more characters. Conversation with yourself. A conversation that occurs in the characters mind. Language that is specific to a region or group. The formation of a word from sounds associated with its name. ex. Boom, clap. a poem in which a person expresses a strong feeling of love or respect for someone or something. A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance. It does not describe in detail the person or thing it refers. It is just a passing comment and the writer expects the reader to possess enough knowledge to spot the it and grasp it importance in the text. Is an attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience; often conveyed through the choice of words or the viewpoint of a writer on a particular subject.

3 Functions of s Jamieson Elementary 7 th Grade ELA Unit 1 Terms to Know Flash Cards -a typical character, an action or a situation that seems to represent such universal patterns of human nature. It may be a character, a theme, a symbol or even a setting. -it is common and recurring in literary work. aka. Universal symbol. To give a literary work a universal acceptance, as readers identify with the characters and situations in their social and cultural context. The writer uses this to attempt realism in their writing. Root arch Archein meaning original or old Root type Typos meaning pattern, model or type The Innocent The inexperienced, often weak character The Doppelgänger Duplicate or shadow of a character with the opposite personality of that character.

4 The Scapegoat A character that takes the blame for everything bad that happens. The Villain A character whose main function is to go to any extent to oppose the hero or whom the hero must annihilate in order to bring justice. The Hero A character whose main function is to save the day. The Rebel A character that revolts against acceptable society. The Journey The situation in which the main character takes a physical or mental journey to better understand themselves. The Initiation The situation in which the main character undergoes experiences that lead them toward maturity.

5 Good vs. Evil A clash of forces that represent goodness and evil. The Fall The situation in which the main character falls from grace in consequence of his or her own actions. Direct Characterization The writer describes the character directly. Jo is tomboyish, with long legs Indirect Characterization The writer reveals the character through speech and action. Motives A reason that explains or partially explains a characters thoughts, feelings, actions or speech. Desires The characters wanting to have something or wanting something to happen.

6 Character Analysis To evaluate a character s traits, their role in the story, and the conflict(s) they experience. Character A person or animal that takes part in the actions of a literary work. Main or major character The most important character in a story, poem or play. Minor character A character that takes part in the actions of the story but is not the focus of attention. Character Traits Personality or physical elements of a character. Traits are identified through the characters words, actions, reactions, feelings, movements, thoughts or mannerisms. Protagonist Often the main character. The plot revolves around this character.

7 Antagonist The character who represents a challenge or an obstacle for the protagonist in the story. In some stories, the antagonist is not a person. Flat Character A one-sided and often stereotypical character. Round Character This character is fully developed and exhibits many traits-often both faults and virtues. Dynamic Character A character that changes or grows during the course or the literary work. Static Character A character that does not change throughout the course of the literary work. Point of View The narrator s position in relation to the story being told.

8 First person point of view A narration that involves the use of either pronoun I and/or We Second person point of view A narration that employs the pronoun you Third person point of view A narration that uses pronouns like he, she, it, they or a proper noun/name. Functions of Point of View An integral tool of description. The author uses this to portray emotions or characters feelings about an experience or situation. Writers use this to express what they want to convey to the reader. Limited Point of View The narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character or is an observer to the event or situation. Omniscient Point of View The narrator is All Knowing and can share the thoughts and feelings of all characters or can explain all of the situations or events that lead impact the plot.

9 Plot Structure The events that make up a story. Prologue The preface or introduction to a literary work (not the story). Exposition (in a narrative) Introduces the characters, setting and conflict of the story; establishes the plot. Rising Action All the little but significant events that lead to the climax or turning point of a story. Climax The main event or turning point of the story. Backstory The childhood or past event that impacted the main character which lead to the main story.

10 Falling action Event(s) in the story that follow the climax and end in resolution Jarring Twist The unexpected event(s) that the reader did not expect Plot Hole Something missing from the plot; a gap. Denouement The final resolution or clarification of a dramatic or narrative plot. Red Herring A piece of information or suggestion introduced to distract from key information in the story. s Overarching storyline

11 The Man in the Hole The story starts good, gets real bad and ends better than it started. Boy Meets Girl Cinderella The story starts as average day, things look good then BAM! everything is bad and end better than it started. Life stinks at the beginning of the story, it starts to get better, the protagonist meets the prince and POW! The protagonist is locked in the attic, life is miserable until they are saved by the prince. They live happily ever after. The Kafka A pessimistic story. The story starts out bad and continues to get worse. Hamlet A story in which we do not know if the story ends good or bad. stuff keeps happening Dialogue Conversation between two or more characters.

12 Monologue Conversation with yourself. Inner Dialogue A conversation that occurs in the characters mind. Dialect Language that is specific to a region or group. Onomatopoeia The formation of a word from sounds associated with its name. ex. Boom, clap. Ode a poem in which a person expresses a strong feeling of love or respect for someone or something.

13 Allusion A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance. It does not describe in detail the person or thing it refers. It is just a passing comment and the writer expects the reader to possess enough knowledge to spot the it and grasp it importance in the text. Tone Is an attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience; often conveyed through the choice of words or the viewpoint of a writer on a particular subject.