Vocabulary for Outcome 2

relevant; relating directly to the matter at hand Pertinent relevant; relating directly to the matter at hand

Academic Vocabulary words used in academic dialogue or text “If you would text it, don’t type/write it.”

the methods used by an author to portray a character Characterization the methods used by an author to portray a character S.O.S.A.A.

S.O.S.A.A. peech elf view ctions thers view ppearance

Direct Characterization (explicit) the characterization is revealed directly by the author through descriptions

Indirect Characterization (implicit) the characterization of a character is revealed through inferences drawn from the character’s speech, actions, appearances

Dynamic Character someone who undergoes an important, internal change because of the action in the plot Ex: Ebenezer Scrooge

Ex: Scar from The Lion King Static Character someone whose personality doesn’t change throughout the events in the story’s plot Ex: Scar from The Lion King

someone for whom we see only one side to his/her personality. Flat Character someone for whom we see only one side to his/her personality. -recognized as stock characters; embody stereotypes like “the jock” or “the blonde”

someone for whom we see different sides to his/her personality Round Character someone for whom we see different sides to his/her personality

main character in a story Protagonist main character in a story

Antagonist the person/thing that causes conflict for the main character in a story