Theme
is a central idea, or insight, about life.
theme
is a contrast between expectation and reality
Irony
the reasons for a character’s actions
Character Motivation
The first part of a plot
Exposition
Who kills her husband with a lamb leg?
Mary Maloney
The theme of a literary work may recur in literature from different cultures and historical periods.
universal theme
difference between what is expected to happen and what actually happens.
Situational
a character who changes in some way as a result of the story.
Dynamic Character
All the struggles are over
Resolution
What did Dell in "Gift of the Magi" give up to get her husband a gift?
Her Hair
The theme of "Gift of the Magi" is
Money is not important as loved ones
use of words to mean something different than what they appear to mean.
Verbal
implicit, indirectly shows character
Indirect Characterization
Tense, exciting, or terrifying moment when our emotional involvement is greatest
Climax
What is the name of the island in "Most Dangerous Game"?
Ship-Trap
The theme of "The Necklace"
Money cannot buy happiness
the audience/reader knows something important that a character in a story/play does not know.
Dramatic
a character who contrasts another character to point out certain qualities of the other character
Foil Character
Problem that drives the plot of the story
Conflict
What did the woman borrow to wear to the party?
A necklace
The theme of "Most Dangerous Game"
People are not always who they appear
When a narrator or character purposefully says less than what is intended.
Understatement
a stereotypical character characterized by their flatness/boringness.
Stock Character
Includes wrapping-up plot points, questions being answered, and character development
Falling Action
Where did the narrator bury the man in "Tell Tale Heart"
In the floor