Character
The acronym for indirect characterization...
STEAL
What is the general term for the opposite of what is expected?
Irony
The setting helps establish the...
Mood
The message about life or human nature that is implied in the story that the writer tells.
What is Theme?
The main term we use for a storyline
Plot
The S and T in STEAL...
Speech & Thoughts
What are the two main types of conflict?
Internal & External
The protagonist is not flat. They are...
Round
Which part of the plot introduces the conflict?
Exposition
Indirect or direct characterization: The woman jumped into the water to save the boy.
Indirect characterization
Griffin is arguing with Tejaun. What type of conflict is this?
Character vs character
Symbols are often related to the big idea - the...
Theme
The theme topic + what the author is trying to say about it + qualifier = what?
Thematic statement
This introduces complications (problems) which build suspense and is when the plot "thickens."
What is Rising Action?
What part of STEAL is this: The woman jumped into the water to save the boy.
A - Action
The kids collected stones in the beginning of "The Lottery". This is...
Foreshadowing
If one is static, the other may be...
Dynamic
The attitude or feeling of the author that comes across in a piece of literature. (We haven't done this in depth)
What is Tone?
This is the turning point of the story and the moment when the suspense reaches its peak, which results in a change for the main character.
What is the Climax?
Effect on others, Actions, Looks
The term for Point-of-view where the narrator shares all characters thoughts and feelings.
Third-person omniscient
Conflict drives the...
Plot
What part of speech is the theme topic almost always?
Noun - Specifically abstract nouns
Which part of the plot is it when Mathilde Loisel ("The Necklace") finds out the necklace was fake?
The resolution