Ms. Bilskemper English 11

Anti-Hero A main character whose qualities are in opposition of those usually associated with a hero. Weak A criminal A coward

Foreshadowing The use of hints or clues in a story to suggest what action is to come Frequently used to create interest and build suspense

Hero The central character, usually one who possesses noble qualities such as self-sacrifice, courage, wisdom, etc

Imagery The use of words to convey the senses Evokes impressions and meanings that are more than just the basic, accepted definition of the words themselves

Irony An inconsistent perception, sometimes humorous, in which the significance and understanding of a statement/event is changed by context Dramatic: the audience knows more Structural: use of a naïve hero, whose incorrect perceptions differ from the reader’s correct ones Verbal: discrepancy between what is said and what is meant; sarcasm

Narrator The one who tells the story The narrator must not be confused with the author, the one who writes the story If the narrator is a character in the book, it will be in first-person; if the narrator is not a character in the book, the correct term is third-person narration.

Symbol An object, person, or place that has a meaning in itself and also stands for something larger than itself, usually an idea or concept. Some concrete thing which represents an abstraction

Tragic Hero The main character in a tragedy; in order to fit the definition, the hero must have a tragic flaw, which causes his or her downfall.

Homework Apply each of these new terms to the novel Ethan Frome. Each term should have a write-up that is at least three (3) sentences long. Please explain TWO (2) symbols; this will then be at least six (6) sentences. If you don’t believe one of these terms applies, explain that, as well.