MISC 1
Most short stories are designed to be read in this amount of time
One sitting
The literal, dictionary definition of a word, regardless of its emotional impact.
denotation
Provide a GENERAL definition of irony
A discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually occurs
A comparison between two unlike things using the specific words "like" or "as"
simile
An object, person, or action that represents a deeper abstract idea beyond its literal meaning.
a symbol (symbolism)
An author's specific choice of words, which contributes to the story's style
diction
The positive, negative, or neutral emotional associations attached to a word.
connotation
This occurs when the reader or audience knows something that the characters in the story do not
Dramatic irony
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words
alliteration
A scene that takes the reader back to past events to help them understand the current situation.
flashback
This reflects the writer's personality and is analyzed through word choice (diction) and sentence structure (syntax)
style
A narrative method that attempts to duplicate the unbroken flow of thought and awareness in a character’s mind.
stream of consciousness
A narrator who knows the thoughts and feelings of every character in the story
third person omniscient
An intentionally exaggerated statement used to heighten a specific effect
hyperbole
A form of writing that uses ridicule to criticize institutions like religion, politics, or education.
satire
Define "verisimilitude"
The appearance of being real or true-to-life; making a story feel "plausible"
The Latin term for a story that has no introduction and plunges the reader directly into the middle of the action,.
In Medias Res
A character who undergoes a significant internal change from the beginning to the end of a story.
dynamic character
The use of two contradictory words together, such as "bittersweet"
Oxymoron
The tension, excitement, or anticipation a reader feels about what will happen next in a story
suspense
The entry of an implausible coincidence that comes just in time to resolve a complication in the plot,.
Deus Ex Machina
Define "motif"
A repeated element—such as an image, word, or object—that keeps showing up and points toward a larger theme
A type of external conflict where a character stands against societal norms, laws, or expectations.
Person vs. Society
A reference to a person, place, or event from another piece of literature or history to add deeper meaning.
allusion
The effect achieved when an author uses only relevant information to communicate a single impression
unity