"Look mom! A pyramid!"
the sequence of events that make up a story and together create action and build drama
Plot
a very special contrast between appearance and reality, usually in which reality is the opposite from what it seems
Irony
True or False: The narrator of a story can always be assumed to share the same thoughts and perspectives of the author.
False
the element of a story that can motivate characters to act and force them to change
Conflict
the feeling, emotion, or atmosphere that the writer creates for the reader
Mood
The part of "The Cask of Amontillado" where we find out that Montresor wants revenge on Fortunato and that it is carnival season in Italy.
Exposition
In Shrek when Donkey compliments the dragon
Verbal Irony
The POV of "One Friday Morning"
Third Person Limited
The conflict that occurs between Fortunato & Montresor
External Conflict or Character vs. Character
the writer/narrative voice explicitly tells the audience about the character
Direct Characterization
refers to the related series of events in a story that move the plot along by adding complications or expanding the conflict
Rising Action
the part in Pixar's "Bao" where Bao, the dumpling, shows up with a fiance.
Situational Irony
the character or force that opposes the protagonist, thus causing conflict
Antagonist
the struggle that Montresor faces when deciding to seek revenge on Fortunato
Internal Conflict or Character vs. Self
consists of words and phrases that recreate sensory experiences for the reader in order to help them imagine exactly what is being described
Imagery
the part of "Charles" where Laurie's mom finds out that there is not a "Charles" in Kindergarten.
Resolution
Provide an example of situational irony.
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Most of Edgar Allan Poe's work involve narrators that are _______.
Unreliable
the event or decision that begins a story's central problem in motion
Inciting Incident
the writer shows the audience the character’s personality through words, thoughts, actions, etc.
Indirect Characterization
the part of "One Friday Morning" where Nancy Lee's art scholarship is taken away because she is colored.
Climax
Name an example of symbolism from the real-world and explain what it represents as a symbol.
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also called the "all knowing" point of view, not only reports the facts but may also interpret events and relate the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters
Third Person Omniscient POV
Character vs. Society
An author achieves mood through the use of what three elements?
Setting, Imagery, and Character actions/emotions