Friday, February 8, 2008

Wik-elements/ Wiki-cabulary

Wiki-elements:
Identify Genre-a class or category of artistic endeavor having a particular form, content, technique, or the like: the genre of epic poetry; the genre of symphonic music.
Symbolism–noun the practice of representing things by symbols, or of investing things with a symbolic meaning or character.
Imagery–noun, plural -ries. the formation of mental images, figures, or likenesses of things, or of such images collectively: the dim imagery of a dream.
Plot: sequence of events- a secret plan or scheme to accomplish some purpose, esp. a hostile, unlawful, or evil purpose
Characters-The combination of qualities or features that distinguishes one person, group, or thing from another
Setting–noun the act of a person or thing that sets.
Conflicts (internal/external)
Internal Conflict–noun- in literature and drama, a struggle which takes place in the protagonist's mind and through which the character reaches a new understanding or dynamic change
External Conflict –noun- in literature, a struggle between the protagonist and another character against nature or some outside force

Point of View-–noun a specified or stated manner of consideration or appraisal; standpoint: from the point of view of a doctor.


Steffy Zambrano
English 6
02.27.08

Vocabulary:
Bi-Lingual- written or spoken in two languages
Bi-cultural- of, pertaining to, or combining two cultures.
Exotic- of foreign origin or character; not native; introduced from abroad, but not fully naturalized or acclimatized: exotic foods; exotic plants.
Inferior- lower in station, rank, degree, or grade (often fol. by to): a rank inferior to colonel.
Alien- a resident born in or belonging to another country who has not acquired citizenship by naturalization (distinguished from citizen).
Token- something serving to represent or indicate some fact, event, feeling, etc.; sign: Black is a token of mourning.
Bi-lateral- affecting, signed, or agreed, by two sides, countries etc

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