Definition
What is Irony?
Irony is when the opposite of what is expected to happen occurs.
Sarcasm is a form of...
Irony
What is the tone of Mario?
Lighthearted
Whimsical
Adventurous
What are three literary elements that games can use to set the mood for the player?
Theme
Tone
Imagery
Dialogue
Setting
What is Foreshadowing?
A literary device that gives a hint or clue about future events in a story.
What are three different types of irony?
Verbal Irony
Situational Irony
Dramatic Irony
Cosmic Irony
Socratic Irony
What is the tone of Dark Souls?
Dark
Melancolic
Tragic
What are the three most important elements a Flashback needs?
Trigger
Purpose
Transistion
What is Mood?
The emotions or feelings that a piece of work evokes in the audience
What is Chekhov's Gun?
A literary principle stating that every element in a story should be necessary
What is the tone of Hollow Knight?
Somber
Lonely
Hopeful
What are three elements of design games use to communicate the tone?
Visual
Audio
Gameplay
Narrative
What is Tone?
The author's attitude toward the subject presented in their work
What is Socratic irony?
When one character knows something that the other characters do not.
What is the tone of Stardew Valley?
Cozy
Nostalgic
Hopeful
What are the most common types of irony used in games?
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
Dramatic Irony
What is an Allusion?
A figure of speech used to reference something without explaining how it relates to the current context.
What is a narrative tool that can be considered a form of foreshadowing?
Red Herring
Chekhov's gun
Flashback
Flashforward
What is the tone of Portal?
Dark Comedy
Suspense
Dread
What three elements in a game can be used to foreshadow future events?
Dialogue
Visual Cues
Audio Cues
Environmental Design
Mechanics