Ms. BilskemperEnglish 11

Anti-HeroA main character whose qualities are in

opposition of those usually associated with a hero. WeakA criminalA coward

ForeshadowingThe use of hints or clues in a story to suggest

what action is to comeFrequently used to create interest and build

suspense

HeroThe central character, usually one who

possesses noble qualities such as self-sacrifice, courage, wisdom, etc

ImageryThe use of words to convey the sensesEvokes impressions and meanings that are

more than just the basic, accepted definition of the words themselves

IronyAn inconsistent perception, sometimes

humorous, in which the significance and understanding of a statement/event is changed by contextDramatic: the audience knows moreStructural: 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

NarratorThe one who tells the storyThe narrator must not be confused with the

author, the one who writes the storyIf 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.

SymbolAn 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 HeroThe 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.