Plot & Literary Elements
What is the term for the sequence of events in a story?
Plot
A struggle between opposing forces (internal or external)
Conflict
Which point of view uses pronouns like "I" and "me"
1st Person
Who is the narrator (point of view) in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?
1st person narrator
A clear, concise sentence (or two) that states the essay's topic and the writer's position/argument.
Thesis statement
Name the part of the plot that introduces the setting and main characters.
Exposition
Give one example of an external conflict and one example of an internal conflict.
External example: Man vs. Man (protagonist vs. antagonist). Internal example: Man vs. Self (character struggles with guilt or decision)
What does 3rd person omniscient mean?
Narrator is outside the story and knows all characters' thoughts and feelings; all-knowing.
Name two central themes of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Racism and slavery; The hypocrisy of "civilized" society; Moral and intellectual education; Freedom (any two)
List the standard parts of a 5‑paragraph essay.
Introduction, three body paragraphs (each with a topic sentence and supporting details), and a conclusion.
Which plot stage is the turning point or moment of highest tension?
Climax
The narrator directly tells a character trait.
Direct Characterization
Identify the figurative device used in: "The wind whispered through the trees."
Personification
"The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" involves a story inside another story?
Framed narrative
Name three elements that a narrative must include
Interesting opening, clear setting, conflict (rising action/climax), theme/lesson, and imagery appealing to the five senses (any three)
Hints or clues that suggest events that will occur late
Shows traits through thoughts, words, actions, appearance, or others' responses.
Indirect Characterization
Comparison using "like" or "as".
Simile
Describe how satire functions in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn according to the study guide.
Satire critiques the antebellum South by exposing hypocrisy and social flaws, often through irony and humor, prompting moral reflection (Huck's moral awakening).
Repetition of initial consonant sounds
Alliteration
Explain the differences between rising action and falling action and describe how each contributes to the story's pacing.
Rising action increases conflict and suspense; falling action reduces tension and ties up loose ends.
Rising action = events that build tension and move toward the climax; falling action = events immediately after the climax leading to resolution.
Compare and contrast Man vs. Society and Man vs. Nature conflicts with brief examples for each.
Man vs. Society = character opposes laws/cultural norms (example: protester against unjust law). Man vs. Nature = character struggles against natural forces (example: surviving a storm). Both are external conflicts; society involves human systems, nature involves environmental forces.
States something is something else (example: "Her laugh was music")
Metaphor
Explain how the regional dialect and storytelling style in "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" contribute to the story's theme of appearance vs. reality.
The vernacular/dialect and tall-tale style highlight differences between storyteller persona and actual events, creating contrast where appearance (bravado, exaggeration) hides reality (trickery, human flaws), emphasizing storytelling art and reliability.
Explain the difference between assonance and repetition and provide an original example of each.
Assonance = repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words (example: "Deep sleep"). Repetition = repeating words or phrases for emphasis (example: "Here comes the summer" repeated)