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Literary Terms Review

October 13  1. Characterization- The development of character through actions, descriptions, and dialogue.  2. Flat Character- One that is not well developed, we know very little about them.  3. Round Character-One that is well developed, we know all about them.  4. Dynamic Character-One that changes throughout the story.  5. Static Character- One that does not change throughout the story.

October 13  6. Protagonist-The hero/main character in the story.  7. Antagonist-The villain or force that opposes the hero of the story.  8. Simile- Comparing two things using “like” or “as”.  9. Metaphor- Comparing two things not using “like” or “as”  10. Hyperbole- An over exaggeration  11. Personification-a kind of metaphor that gives unhuman objects/ideas human characteristics

October 14 Identify whether each phrase is a simile or a metaphor:  Her hair was as golden as the sun.  Baby, you’re a firework.  Her voice was music to my ears.  The boy was as blind as a bat

October 14  Identify whether each phrase is hyperbole or personification: o I am so hungry I could eat a horse. o Colorful leaves danced across the lawn. o The wind sang a lullaby to the creatures in the woods. o I’ve told you a million times to be quiet in class.

October 15  List three characteristics of an antagonist  List three characteristics of an protagonist

October 15 Draw a picture of a round character. Be sure to develop the character’s personality by listing three of their personality trait on the side.

October 20 Describe, in detail, your favorite character. This can be a character from a book or a character from a movie. Describe both their physical and their character traits.

October 20 Create a dynamic character based on yourself. How has your personality changed in the last year? What life lessons have you learned?

October 21 Create a static character based on yourself. How has your personality stayed the same in the last year? Has your static personality had a positive or negative impact on your life?

October 21 Write out the following sentences with the correct answer. Greg is the_____________ of the book “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” because he is the main character of the story. Rodrick is the __________ of the story because he is constantly picking on Greg.

October 22  Create two original similes  Create two original metaphors

October 22  Identify which of the following sentences have personification in them.  A. The run down house appeared depressed.  B. The girl grew as fast as a weed  C. At precisely 6:30 am my alarm clock sprang to life.  D. I could hear Hawaii calling my name.  E. Whenever I take a nap, I sleep like a baby.

October 23  Create a hyperbole about your favorite teacher  Create a hyperbole about your favorite food.  Create a hyperbole about your best friend  Example: Mrs. Russell is the most amazing teacher in the universe.

October 23  List as many flat characters as you can. The student who lists the most will win a prize.