Character Stuff
How does an author show you who the characters are? 2 types
Direct and Indirect characterization
"BOOM" is an example of this literary technique
Onomatopoeia
What is Genre?
Genre is a category or type of literature, music, or art. E.g. short story, suspense.
Mr. Timmermans yelling at Mr. Van Manen is what?
Man vs. Man
Usually grassy type of small hill or mound
Knoll
Who did Mr. Van Manen pretend to scalp?
Mr. N. Adams
A character who is in contrast with another character is a what?
Foil
Give me an example of situational irony other than, “a fire station burns down.”
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What is foreshadowing? Give an example from stories we’ve read.
When the author gives Hints or clues about future events in a story. Hank has to go wait by the water hole in the Black Hero of the Ranges. When Walter thinks no man teacher would ever read the women’s magazine Good Housekeeping so he copies the short story out of that.
To tumble head over heels, usually down a hill
Pell-mell
Direct
A dove representing peace is an example of what?
Symbol
"You open the door and step out into the dark night"
Which POV?
2nd Person
What is setting?
Merciless; not considering other people
Ruthless
Which story contained a semi-barbaric king?
The Lady, or the Tiger?
Who is the antagonist? Who is the protagonist? Give examples of each from stories we’ve read.
Good guy, bad guy
Answers will vary
Shout an example of Onomatopoeia
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What is a flashback? Give an example from one of the stories we’ve read.
When the author goes back to a previously occurring event that adds meaning to the story Borders is a prime example of flashback in a story.
Basic level of comfort or convenience
Primitive
What type of character is Mr. Blink?
Round or Flat?
Flat
Does a story always follow the plot diagram from start to finish? Explain, using examples from the stories we’ve read to support your answer.
No, look at Ruthless. Dazed and half-conscious he drank. Boom. End of story. It can be much more effective to end a story at the climax.
What are 5 different types of perspective?
1st, 2nd, 3rd obj, 3rd lim, 3rd omn, Innocent Eye
What is a plot twist? Give an example from the stories we’ve read.
When the story events suddenly and dramatically change in a way that the reader did not expect. An unexpected turn of events in a story e.g. in the weapon Mr. Niemand gives Harry a loaded revolver.
An appointed meeting