Examples
Definitions
Characterization
Freytag's Pyramid
Extreme
100
when Joseph, governor of Egypt, sees his brothers after several years, Joseph “remembered his dreams” about his brothers and how they sold him into slavery in the past. This is an example of the following
What is a flashback
100
is a literary device in which a writer gives an advance hint of what is to come later in the story
What is foreshadowing
100
A person who tells a story; in literature, the voice that an author takes on to tell a story He could be in first person.
Who is a narrator
100
the part of a literary plot that occurs after the climax has been reached
What is the falling action
100
term used to describe the events that make up a story or the main part of a story an environment or surrounding in which an event or story takes place
What is plot and setting
200
“O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright! It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night Like a rich jewel in an Ethiope’s ear;” This is an example of the following:
What is imagery
200
is a literary element that evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions
What is mood/tone
200
is a popular literary device often used in drama to reveal the innermost thoughts of a character
What is a soliloquy
200
is used to introduce background information about events, settings, characters etc. to the audience or readers
What is exposition
200
___ arises as soon as a character experiences two opposite emotions or desires ___ is marked by a characteristic involvement of an action wherein a character finds himself in struggle with those outside forces that hamper his progress.
What is internal/external conflict
300
The Great Gatsby is an example of __ book.
What is fiction
300
the speech or verbal presentation that a single character presents in order to express his/her collection of thoughts
What is a monologue
300
is one whose personality doesn't change throughout the events in the story's plot
What is a static/flat character
300
a series of relevant incidents that create suspense, interest and tension in a narrative
What is a rising action
300
is a character or a group of characters which stand in opposition to the main character is the central character or leading figure in poetry, narrative, novel or any other story
What is the antagonist and protagonist
400
poetry, drama, fiction and non-fiction are examples of literature __
What are genres
400
a thing that represents or stands for something else, especially a material object representing something abstract.
What is a symbol
400
is a typical character, an action or a situation that seems to represent such universal patterns of human nature.
What is an archetype
400
particular point in a narrative at which the conflict or tension hits the highest point
What is the climax/turning point
400
___ is when the narrator tells how the character is by the character's actions and what he says ___ is when the narrator specifically tells us what a character is like.
What is indirect/ direct characterization
500
GREGORY :No, for then we should be colliers. SAMPSON :I mean, an we be in choler, we'll draw. GREGORY :Ay, while you live, draw your neck out o' the collar. This is an example of the following:
What is a dialogue
500
defined as a main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work that may be stated directly or indirectly
What is a theme
500
is someone who undergoes an important, internal change because of the action in the plot
What is a dynamic/round character
500
is the final outcome of the story
What is denouement/resolution
500
___ involves what one does not mean ___ occurs when the final outcome is contradictory to what was expected ___ inherent in speeches or a situation of a drama and is understood by the audience but not grasped by the characters in the play.
What is verbal irony, situational irony, and dramatic iron?
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