Literary Terms
Literary Terms
Literary Terms
Authors
"Cold Equations"
100
Define protagonist and give an example from one of our stories.
The central character of a story.
100
Define falling action and give an example from one of our stories.
The action that is the result of the high point or climax.
100
Define personification and give an example from one of our stories.
Giving animals, ideas, or inanimate objects human form, character, or traits.
100
Who is the author of "The Fatalist"?
Isaac Bashevis Singer
100
The exposition of "The Cold Equations" is initially complicated by...?
Barton's discovery of a stowaway.
200
Define antagonist and give an example from one of our stories.
The person or force that opposes the protagonist.
200
Define foreshadowing and give an example from one of our stories.
The use of clues by an author to prepare readers for events that will happen later in a story.
200
Define first person point of view and give an example from one of our stories.
The relationship of the storyteller to the story. The story is told by one of the characters referred to as I.
200
Who is the author of "Trap of Gold"?
Louis L' Amour
200
The climax of the story occurs when...?
Marilyn walks into the air lock chamber.
300
Define conflict and give an example from one of our stories.
The struggle between two opposing forces (at the center of the plot When a character struggles against some outside force(person, nature, society, or fate) Exists within a character (person struggles to make a decision, or to reach a personal goal)
300
Define climax and give an example from one of our stories.
The point of our highest interest and greatest emotional involvement in a story (narrative).
300
Define setting and give an example from one of our stories.
The place and time in which a story, play, or novel happens.
300
Who is the author of "Night Drive"?
Will F. Jenkins
300
The main external conflict is between...?
The humans and the laws of space travel.
400
Define rising action and give an example from one of our stories.
The part of a story’s plot that adds complications to the problems and increases reader interest.
400
Define theme and give an example from one of our stories.
The main idea of a story, poem, novel, or play. It usually is expressed as a general statement about life. STATED: a theme that is announced directly IMPLIED: a theme that is revealed gradually through the unfolding of the story
400
Define plot and give an example from one of our stories.
The sequence of events in a story, novel, or play. Each event causes or leads to the next.
400
Who is the author of "Where Have You Gone Charming Billy?"
Tim O'Brien
400
Which of the following quotations foreshadows the main conflict of the story? "The control room was empty but for himself..." "It was the law, and there could be no appeal." "It was a girl."
"It was the law, and there could be no appeal."
500
Define denouement or resolution and give an example from one of our stories.
The part of a plot that ends the falling action by telling or implying the final outcome.
500
Define exposition and give an example from one of our stories.
An introduction to people, places and situations that are important to the plot of a story, novel, or play.
500
Point of view: What is the difference between 3rd person limited and 3rd person omnicient?
Limited 3rd: the story is told by narrator from the view of one character. Omniscient 3rd: the narrator is “all-knowing”/knows the thoughts and feelings of every character
500
Who is the author of "The Scarlet Ibis"?
James Hurst
500
How is Barton's internal conflict resolved?
He realized that he must take Marilyn's life in order to save his own and the lives of the men in Group One. Marilyn would die either way.
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