TELL ME A STORY
This hint at a later event may only be recognized in retrospect... unless you're reading closely.
What is foreshadowing?
The name of this point of view literally means "all-knowing."
What is omniscient point of view?
This type of irony is sometimes synonymous with sarcasm.
What is verbal irony?
When discussing Ann's thoughts and feelings in detail, "The Painted Door" demonstrates this method of delivering information.
What is direct presentation?
The contrast between the prince's castle and the devastated countryside in "Masque of the Red Death" is an example of this technique.
What is juxtaposition?
This is the term for the person or voice from whose point of view the story is told.
What is the narrator?
To a modern audience, the passengers' excitement to board the ship in Titanic would be an example of this.
What is dramatic irony?
This is the term for the underlying idea that the story (or author) is trying to express.
What is a theme?
Even though we know it's fiction, sometimes a story just feels so real, you know?
What is verisimilitude?
This point of view is similar to a camera: watching the characters' exterior behaviour, but without access to their internal feelings or thoughts.
What is objective point of view?
This type of irony occurs when the audience knows more than the character(s).
What is dramatic irony?
This "show, don't tell" technique requires readers to "read between the lines" to infer and deduce meaning.
What is indirect presentation?
In "The Paper Menagerie," the protagonist's evolving attitude towards his mother and heritage makes him an example of this type of character.
What is a dynamic character?
In first person point of view, the narrator is usually this character.
Who is the protagonist?
The ending of "Identities" demonstrates both of these types of irony.
What are situational irony and dramatic irony?
The ebony clock in "Masque of the Red Death" is one of many examples of this.
What is symbolism?
Oh my gosh... I finally understand! I understand everything!!
What is epiphany?
In these two types of point of view, the reader only sees the knowledge and thoughts of a single character.
What are first person point of view, and third person limited point of view?
Dramatic irony usually creates one of these two effects.
What is tension/suspense or humour?
"Totem" uses this technique to illustrate the Canadian government's treatment of indigenous peoples.
What is allegory?