| A | B |
|---|
| dynamic character | type of character who changes |
| static character | type of character that does not change during the course of a play |
| round character | a character who changes throughout the story |
| mood | the affect the story has upon the reader |
| imagery | language that appeals to the readers' senses |
| theme | universal truths about life an author brings out in his work |
| American Individualism | many men and women who came to America were seeking a new life. Individual achieve ment and ambition helped them survive. |
| American Dream | the chance for the good life that motivates the hard work, perserverance, and determination of each generation |
| Cultural Diversity | involving many different cultures coming to America and mixing with both success and failures |
| tolerance | common literary theme when differences in class and religion are celebrated |
