Characters + Characterization
Which type of character is the central, main character of a story?
The Protagonist
What are the three different types of irony?
Verbal, Situational, and Dramatic
Define setting
Setting is the when and where a story takes place.
Climax
Define theme.
The lesson learned from the story that can be applied to our own lives--> Universal truth or idea.
A character who changes significantly as a result of the events of a story is called what?
A dynamic character
Define Situational Irony
Situation irony is when the exact opposite thing happens than what you would expect.
e.g. Instead of a dog chasing a cat, a cat chases a dog.
What kind of POV uses 'I' or 'we' in it?
First Person
Define imagery.
False
Characterization is simply defining/describing the characters traits and personality in a story
What kind of irony is when the audience knows more about a situation than the character in the story, creating suspense and tension?
Dramatic Irony
What is the difference between 2nd and 3rd person POV?
2nd person uses 'you' as the character while 3rd person has an outside narrator and uses 'he', 'she', and names.
The ending of your story: Where the reader comes to the conclusion of what happened and how the story ends. All the questions are answered. This part of a short story is called the...
Resolution
What is explicit theme?
When a story directly tells you the theme or lesson of the story.
A character who is opposite of our protagonist in order to accentuate the protagonists traits is called...
A foil
Why do authors include Irony in their story? What is the purpose?
-To make the reader more engaged by keeping the story unpredictable
- For characterization
- To create suspense
Define Social Context
What is considered 'normal' for that time and should be accepted by the reader.
For example, in Cemetery Path, pulling out a 'saber' at the tavern is normal given the time!
Why do authors use imagery in their writing?
-To help the reader feel closer to the story, where they can picture the setting.
-To help the reader understand the characters on a deeper level.
What is it called when a story's theme is not explicitly said, and you the reader must analyze the story to find the overall lesson?
Implicit Theme
What is the difference between a round character and a dynamic character?
A round character is well developed and has a lot of details and a dynamic character changes throughout the story.
What short story did we read that showed clear situational Irony? What happened in the story that was ironic? Be specific!
In 'Thank you Ma'am', we see irony with our main character Mrs. Jones when instead of calling the police and getting Roger in trouble, she takes him home to clean and feed him.
What is 3rd person omniscient? How does it differ from 3rd person limited?
3rd person omniscient is when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters in the story. 3rd person limited only knows the thoughts and feelings of 1 character.
What is it called in a short story where the conflict is first introduced and disrupts our main characters 'normal' life?
Inciting incident
What are the 4 steps you must take to identify theme in a short story?
1. Get to know the main character
2. Identify the conflict
3. Know how the conflict gets resolved
4. Make a generalization