This establishes the place, be it in time or space, the story takes place.
What is Setting
100
Requires the reader to infer from the text a character's qualities.
What is indirect characterization
100
This is the who, what, when and where of the short story
What is exposition
100
This can kick-start the process of developing a thematic statement when one has no idea what the theme in a story is.
What is making a list of subjects the story addresses.
200
A writer uses this to appeal to the reader's senses.
What is Imagery
200
The overall events in a short story, and the most basic element in literary analysis.
What is plot.
200
" He was a tall, handsome, smart student" is an example of
What is Direct characterization
200
This is the event that puts the story and its theme into motion.
What is The initiating incident/event
200
Identify each of the following: Love, man versus nature, death affects us all, the good, the bad, the guilty and the innocent.
What is subject, conflict, theme.
300
The more of this, the more vivid a story will be.
What is detail.
300
Is established directly or indirectly, can be conveyed by dialogue, other characters' reactions to a character, what other characters say about a character, and a character's actions.
What is Characterization.
300
The reader knows a lot about this type of character, and the character tends to be the protagonist in a short story.
What is a round character
300
The rising action consists of a series of ________ which help the reader to determine character and theme.
What is conflicts
300
In "The Story of an Hour," the author conveys the idea that even in the most loving of relationships there is a certain amount of oppression by using detail, setting, and imagery." This is an example of a
What is a thesis statement
400
The individual words a writer uses to convey meaning.
What is language
400
The writer's attitude toward his or her subject.
What is tone.
400
The reader knows very little about this type of character, and though they have a definite purpose in a short story, their role is somewhat minimal.
What is a flat character.
400
This is the moment of greatest action and or the place where the protagonist changes/gains new insight.
What is the climax
400
This statement identifies the author's theme.
What is a thematic statement
500
" I will help you."
"Help you I will." are examples of a writer's use of
What is Syntax
500
The rising action consists of a series of these to help establish character and theme.
What is conflicts.
500
A ____________ character does not change during the course of the story, while a __________character changes significantly
What is static and dynamic
500
The stage at which all conflicts have been resolved.
What is resolution.
500
"Bob bought a new car thinking that he was going to win the lottery. He didn't. Now Bob is in deep financial trouble." Identify the theme in this very short short story.
What is don't count your chickens before they hatch.