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breakdown into parts and examine carefully.
analyze
to judge, determine the value or quality of when evaluating an authors argument.
evaluate
to quote a piece of writing as evidence for or in support of an idea or opinion.
cite
when the author brings characters to life the methods an author uses to reveal his/her characters' personalities.
characterization
The time and place of a story
setting
The plan of the story, the sequence of events that connect to the problem explored in the story
plot
beginning, sets the stage for the story; characters are introduced, setting is described, and conflict is set.
exposition
The problem or struggle between two or more opposing forces.
The character's struggle between or within him/her self.
internal conflict
The conclusion of the story, loose ends are tied up
resolution a.k.a. denouement
The category of literature (fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama...)
Genre
a character's struggle against nature or another person or society.
external struggle.
The highest point of interest or suspense reflected when a significant decision is made. The turning point in the action, game changer.
climax
The deeper meaning to the story, the message or lesson learned
theme
List two devices a writer can use to create suspense.
Pacing, sequence of events, setting, foreshadowing, flashbacks
Writing that comes from the author's imagination, fake not real
fiction
The main character in the story
protagonist
The person telling the story
narrator
The reason that explains the characters thoughts feelings actions or speech.
character motive
Define symbol.
one of the characters within the story is telling the story
first person point of view.
Someone outside the story is telling it
third person point of view
The character is the force of conflict against the main character.
Antagonist
allows the narrator to see/hear the thoughts and feelings of all the characters
omniscient
Allows the narrator to relate to only one person's thoughts or feelings within the story.
limited omniscient
seeing and recording the action from a neutral and unemotional point of view.
camera third person
the perspective from which the story is told
point of view.
Name a color in Faulkner's "A Rose for Emily" and state what that color symbolizes.
What's a story we've read whose plot is not in chronological order?
"A Rose for Emily"
State a theme in Glaspell's Trifles.
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