Conflict
Define conflict in literature.
A struggle between opposing forces.
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
Simile= indirect comparison of unlike things using "like" or "as"
Metaphor= indirect comparison of unlike things without using "like" or "as"
What is irony?
A contrast between expectation and reality.
What are the 6 parts of plot structure (IN ORDER)?
Exposition, Inciting Incident, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution.
What is an allusion?
A reference to a well-known person, place, story, or event.
Difference between internal and external conflict?
Internal = within the character; External = with outside force.
It's raining cats and dogs is an example of a _____?
idiom
A traffic cop gets a ticket—what type of irony?
Situational Irony
Define climax in a story.
The turning point or most intense moment.
Achilles' heel= weakness (donuts are their weakness)
A man is trapped in a snowstorm—what conflict is this? (category)
Person vs nature
Give an example of a hyperbole.
Answers may vary (extreme exaggeration)
What is dramatic irony? Why do authors use it?
Audience knows something the character doesn't—builds tension or humor.
Who is the author of The Outsiders?
S.E. Hinton
“He had the strength of Hercules.” What is the allusion and where is it from (type)?
Hercules (super strength)
Greek Mythology
Identify the type of conflict: A boy must choose between lying to protect his friend or telling the truth.
Character vs self (internal)
Provide your own example of personification
Answers may vary (giving human quality to non-human things)
In The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe, Montresor toasts to Fortunato’s long life as he leads him to his death. What type of irony is this?
Verbal (says one thing but means another)
Define each letter in TRACES and state how many sentences go in each letter.
T- transition (1) R- Restate (1) A- Answer (2) C- Cite (1) E- Explain (2) S- Sum it up (1)
What are the 6 types of allusions
mythological, historical, pop culture, literary, religious, art
Can a story have more than one conflict? Give an example from a book or movie.
Yes (Answers may vary)
"Her voice was a knife, cutting through the silence." Identify the figurative language and explain the meaning of the sentence
Metaphor
Sharp voice, breaking silence, powerful speech
In Oedipus Rex, Oedipus searches for the murderer of his father, not realizing that he himself is the killer. What type of irony is this?
Dramatic irony – The audience knows that Oedipus is the murderer, but he doesn’t, which adds to the tragic outcome.
What 3 things does a good intro need? What 3 things does a good conclusion need?
intro-- hook, background, thesis
conclusion- thesis, summary, wow
Provide 3 allusions to describe someone who is a traitor (names)
Judas, Brutus, Benedict Arnold