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 characterization?
The barber's dilemma in "Just Lather, That's All" is an example of this concept.
What is an internal conflict?
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?
In "The Lottery," the contrast between the townspeople's cheerful attitude and their disturbing actions is an example of this technique.
What is juxtaposition?
The atmosphere of a narrative is often developed through these descriptions of sensory details (sights, sounds, etc.) that create pictures in the reader's mind.
What is imagery?
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 would occur if someone causes the opposite of what they intended.
What is situational irony?
This "show, don't tell" technique requires readers to "read between the lines" and make inferences to interpret meaning.
What is indirect characterization?
In "The Lottery," this eventually occurs between Tessie and the rest of the townspeople.
What is external conflict?
In first person point of view, the narrator is usually this character.
Who is the protagonist?
This type of irony occurs when the audience knows more than the character(s).
What is dramatic irony?
In "The Jade Peony," the titular object is an example of this concept.
What is symbolism?
The "Dzunukwa" story is an example of these two literary concepts (because it teaches a lesson and parallels a real historical experience).
What are parable and allegory?
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 suspense or humour?
The snowstorm in "The Painted Door" reflects and emphasizes Ann's inner emotional turmoil -- an example of this technique.
What is pathetic fallacy?