Stages of Plot
When the action of the story reaches its zenith; the most compelling part of the action; the turning point
The Climax
Counterpart of the main character and source of a story's central conflict
Antagonist
hero
Language which describes and evokes sensory experience
Imagery
En Media Res most closely translates to...
In the middle of things
The point of a story where multiple stages of conflict are at work.
Rising Action
Any use of language where the intended meaning differs from the actual literal meaning.
Figurative Language
A point of view; that which allows sight
I, eye
The use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
Irony
The difference between internal and external conflict is....
Internal = interior, i.e. within a character
External = between two forces, i.e. two characters
The specific moment when the protagonist is presented with a clear challenge, conflict or problem to overcome.
The Inciting Event
When future events of the story, perhaps of great consequence, are suggested by the author before they actually occur
Foreshadowing
A letter you receive from postman or your gender if you're a dude
male
A statement that seems illogical or impossible but is nevertheless true
Paradox
An example of a static and dynamic character from the story story could be...
Answers will vary
According to Freytag's stages of plot, how many stages are there?
Five
Extreme exaggeration in literary work
Hyperbole
A root; or the caliber of some jewelry
carrot or caret
The apparent emotional state of the speaker or narrator; how the attitude of the writer is usually expressed
Tone
The items required for a citation in APA format include:
Name of the author, date of publication, and page numbers.
This French term refers to the final stage of the story; its resolution.
Denouement
Where every aspect of a story is representative, usually symbolic, of something else
Allegory
Status of your library books when they are late; when someone has a string of bad luck that must end soon
Overdue; overdo
An indirect comparison using the "like" or "as"
The least common point of view for a short story would be...
Second person, "you"