Unit 2 Vocab & characterization

Definition of Bias

• intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain

• a tendency to believe that some people, ideas, etc., are better than others that usually results in treating some people unfairly.

• the space surrounding the earth.

• a knot formed by doubling a string into two loops which can be drawn through

  the knot to untie it.

Definition of Perspective

• the way you think about and understanding something.

• a piece of land maintained by a city or town as a place of beauty or play.

• to throw gently often with an underhand motion.

• a specific word or phrase that is used to refer to a person or thing.

Definition of Pivotal

• a toy made of wood or plastic that is usually a cube and is used for building.

• a small particle of a burning substance.

• the person or thing that is present or that has just been mentioned.

• vitally important.

Definition of Counterclaim

• a piece of thick heavy fabric that is used to cover part of a floor.

• small round marks made on a surface with a pointed instrument.

• 1. an opposing claim/idea.

• to move or act with speed and usually with force, vigor, or enthusiasm.

Definition of Analysis

• to study or examine something carefully and closely.

• an upright column to the top of which something is attached or by which

  something is supported.

• of less size, quality, or significance.

• free from writing or marks.

Definition of Stamina

• the part of something that seems to look out or be directed forward.

• not the same : different.

• a walled space in a building intended primarily for sleeping.

• the physical or mental energy needed to do a tiring activity for a long time.

Definition of Rebuttal

• a sense of delight or joy arising from some act or possession.

• something made by weaving or knitting natural or synthetic fibers.

• when you respond directly to your opponent's argument/point to explain/show how/why they are wrong.

• to indicate the position or direction of something especially by extending a finger

  toward the thing so indicated.

Characterization is________________________.

• The way a character looks.

• 1. The way setting and characters affect the story.

• 1.  The way authors create and describe characters for the reader.

Direct characterization is ________________________.

•  The author tells the reader what the character’s personality is like.

• 1. The way a character speaks directly to others. 

• 1.  The author hints at details that reveal the character’s personality.

Indirect characterization is ________________________.

• 1. The author tells the reader what the character’s personality is like.

• 1. The way a character speaks directly to others. 

• 1. The author hints at details that reveal the character’s personality.