Miscellaneous
The dictionary definition of a word, literal in usage.
What is denotation?
How many PERSUASIVE methods might be used in prose or poetry?
What is three: ethos, pathos, logos.
What is the climax?
The point of the plot at which the protagonist faces his/her fear/main conflict.
"The branch grabbed my hat and the wind carried it away."
This is an example of personification.
True or False: An everyday hero and superhero are pretty much the same.
False: A superhero has traits that allow actions beyond human capabilty, whether or not they are used in the story.
Lack of basic human needs, natural resources, power, moral differences.
What are sources of conflict?
This type of paragraph begins with a SPECIFIC statement and ends with a broad one.
What is INVERTED funnel?
What is the term used for the introduction of characters and setting?
Exposition.
What is the difference between simile and metaphor?
Both are comparisons. A simile includes LIKE or AS.
The definition of a Greek tragedy includes the demise (death) of whom?
Character, not necessarily evil, that is trying to prevent the protagonist from achieving a goal.
What is the antagonist?
This type of speaking is used to help the reader better place a character in a specific time and place, using regional variations in pronunciation and usage.
What is dialect?
Which comes first: resolution or denouement?
It doesn't matter - that depends on the author.
The ending of a story has an unexpected twist that surprises the reader/audience. This is known as:
What is situational IRONY?
True or false: an anti-hero has no redeeming qualities
False: an anti-hero DOES have positive characteristics, but does not use them for the good of others.
The audience is able to process and work through emotions built up throughout the course of the plot.
What is catharsis?
This type of rhetorical mode might use a timeline to provide information for the story.
What is cause/effect?
The name for the first plot occurrence that sets the story in motion.
What is inciting incident?
"Save your pennies for a rainy day" is an example of:
What is an ADAGE. A proverb or old saying meant to teach a lesson. This is not the same as cliche', which is an OVERUSED expression, such as "That's what she said."
A motif in Antigone is:
Answers can vary but include:
Hubris is a hamartia that leads to downfall.
Following the will of the gods will prevent chaos.
Women have no power or place in society other than the home.
What are the types of conflict?
P v P, P v Self, P v society, P v nature, P v tech/machine, P v fate/destiny
What is the difference between description and illustration/exemplification?
Illustration/exemplification provides individual examples of a topic. Description uses vivid wording to describe a topic.
Ties up the loose ends of the plot, occurs after the climax.
What is denouement?
What is dramatic irony?
Dies for a beneficial cause, whether intentionally or not.
What is a martyr?