Elements of Plot
Another name for the "catalyst"
Big event; inciting incident
A comparison using "like" or "as"
When you write dialogue that reflects a character's accent, you're writing in their...
dialect
first person
What country is James Joyce from?
Ireland
The most exciting, suspenseful part of the story, also known as the Point of No Return, is the...
Climax
Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words (i.e. "she sells sea shells by the sea shore")
Alliteration
when actions or events have the opposite result from what is expected or what is intended
Situational Irony
"he said," "she exclaimed," and "they replied" are all examples of...
dialogue tags
What is the name of the murderer in "A Good Man is Hard to Find" by Flannery O'Connor?
The Misfit
Describe what "conflict" is in literature
when a character wants something, but obstacles stand in their way
What is verbal irony?
When a character says one thing but means another
a literary technique by which the full significance of a character's words or actions are clear to the audience or reader although unknown to the character.
Dramatic irony
What is the difference between a round and flat character?
A round character is three-dimensional and lifelike, while a flat character is one-dimensional and almost part of the setting
In "Church Going," why does Lowell leave an Irish sixpence in the offering plate?
As an insult; the church is in England, so the money is worthless
The beginning of a story; establishes setting, character, and other necessary background elements
exposition (or stasis)
A narrator who seems to know every characters' thoughts is...
omniscient
An author's attitude toward his or her subject
tone
To be a dynamic character, a character must...
Change over the course of the story
Give me both definitions of smorgasbord!
1. a buffet offering a variety of hot and cold meats, salads, hors d'oeuvres, etc.
2. a wide range of something; a variety.
Explain the difference between a new stasis and an old stasis.
New stasis: character's life becomes different after the resolution of the conflict
Old stasis: character's life returns to the way it was
"My sister stood on the sidewalk, waving."
What literary device is present in this sentence?
None
two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect
juxtaposition
Words that are particular to a certain region
vernacular
Name the man who just kind of squats at Gatsby's house, occasionally playing the piano for Gatsby and his guests.
Penalty for wrong answer: five years in the gulag
Klipspringer