.*-Plot diagram-*.
Visual aid that helps understand the structure of a story.
What is plot diagram?
The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of verse, creating a musical or metrical effect.
what is rhythm?
"to see," "to look at," or "to observe."
What is root spec?
Objects, people, or actions to represent something beyond their literal meaning, adding layers of meaning to a narrative.
What is symbolism in literature?
Introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation.
What is Exposition?
The series of events that build suspense and lead up to the climax.
What is rising action?
Shakespeare's sonnets often use this rhythm, where each line has five iambs.
What is Iambic Pentameter?
"soul," "mind," or "spirit."
What is root psych?
Using objects like a rose for love or a ladder for ascension.
What is Object Symbolism?
Builds the story's tension and introduces the central conflict.
What is Rising Action?
Point of highest tension and drama in a story.
What is climax?
Some poems don't have a regular rhythmic pattern, relying on other techniques like line breaks and imagery to create a sense of rhythm.
What is free verse?
"across," "beyond," or "through"
What is prefix trans?
Utilizing colors like red for passion or white for purity.
What is Color Symbolism?
The turning point where the conflict reaches its peak.
What is Climax?
The part where the main conflict starts to unwind, tension diminishes, and loose ends are tied up.
What is falling action?
The specific pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry, often described as a certain number of metrical feet (units of rhythm) per line.
What is meter?
"against," "opposite," or "contrary."
What is prefix counter?
Characters can embody abstract ideas or archetypes.
What is Character Symbolism?
The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.
What is Falling Action?
Providing a sense of closure and answering questions raised throughout the narrative.
What is resolution?
Unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.
What is Iambic Pentameter?
Common root in English words that relate to movement, action, or being moved.
What is the root mot?
Elements of nature can symbolize broader themes like love, death, or rebirth.
What is Nature Symbolism
The final outcome or conclusion of the story.
What is Resolution?