English 10 Marking Period 1 Essential Vocabulary and Literary Terms

Literary Terms Static Character: does not change throughout the work, and the reader's knowledge of that character does not grow Static Character: does not change throughout the work, and the reader's knowledge of that character does not grow Dynamic Character: undergoes some kind of change because of the action in the plot Dynamic Character: undergoes some kind of change because of the action in the plot Flat Character: embodies one or two qualities, ideas, or traits that can be readily described in a brief summary. They are not psychologically complex characters and therefore are readily accessible to readers. Some flat characters are recognized as stock characters; they embody stereotypes such as the "dumb blonde" or the "mean stepfather." They become types rather than individuals. Flat Character: embodies one or two qualities, ideas, or traits that can be readily described in a brief summary. They are not psychologically complex characters and therefore are readily accessible to readers. Some flat characters are recognized as stock characters; they embody stereotypes such as the "dumb blonde" or the "mean stepfather." They become types rather than individuals. Round Character: is more complex than a flat or stock character, and often display the inconsistencies and internal conflicts found in most real people. They are more fully developed, and therefore are harder to summarize. Round Character: is more complex than a flat or stock character, and often display the inconsistencies and internal conflicts found in most real people. They are more fully developed, and therefore are harder to summarize.

Essential Vocabulary Socio-economic class: a group of individuals having the same social, economic, and/or educational status (i.e., “working class”). Socio-economic class: a group of individuals having the same social, economic, and/or educational status (i.e., “working class”). Nuclear Family: a social/familial unit composed of a mother, father and children. Nuclear Family: a social/familial unit composed of a mother, father and children. Extended Family: a group consisting of a family nucleus and various relatives (e.g., grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, in- laws) and sometimes friends and colleagues, usually living in one household and functioning as a larger unit—contemporary usage of this term does not require that the extended family live together Extended Family: a group consisting of a family nucleus and various relatives (e.g., grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, in- laws) and sometimes friends and colleagues, usually living in one household and functioning as a larger unit—contemporary usage of this term does not require that the extended family live together Blended Family: nuclear family composed of members of two nuclear families brought together through remarriage Blended Family: nuclear family composed of members of two nuclear families brought together through remarriage