The main character of a story, typically "the good guy"
What is a protagonist?
Rainsford is this kind of character who changes
What is a dynamic character?
This is the part of the story where the main characters and setting are introduced.
What is the exposition?
When someone says something but means the opposite
What is verbal irony?
Hints at what is going to happen later in the story
What is foreshadowing?
This type of character stays the same from the beginning of a story to the end.
What is a static character?
This message from the Scarlet Ibis, "Pride can have consequences."
What is the story's theme?
This part of the story follows the climax and shows how the conflict begins to be resolved.
What is the falling action?
When the audience knows something that the characters don't
What is dramatic irony?
This literary device uses objects, characters, or events to represent ideas or concepts beyond their literal meaning.
What is symbolism?
The author tells you directly what a character is like.
What is direct characterization?
Brother's shame over Doodle being weak is an example of this type of conflict
What is person vs self, internal?
This is the final part of the story, where all loose ends are tied up and the story concludes, sometimes revealing the theme or lesson.
What is the resolution?
What you expect to happen in a situation is the opposite of what actually happens in a story
What is situational irony?
A complete statement of a message from the story
What is a theme?
This type of character is complex, with many personality traits, emotions, and motivations, making them feel more like a real person.
What is a round character?
In “The Cask of Amontillado,” this element shows that seeking revenge can have serious consequences and can lead people to commit harmful actions.
What is Theme?
This is the turning point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its most intense moment.
What is the climax?
A situation such as a mouse chasing a cat is an example of this
What is situational irony?
This element drives the story forward by presenting a struggle between opposing forces, which can be internal or external.
What is conflict?
“Maria slammed her books on the desk, crossed her arms, and refused to look at anyone.” This is an example of what type of characterization?
What is indirect characterization?
The type of characterization is the author doing when Brother tells us he has a streak of cruelty in his love
What is direct characterization?
This part of the story introduces the problem or conflict that drives the plot.
What is the rising action?
A character being excited to reunite with their spouse, not knowing that their spouse is cheating on them is an example of this
What is dramatic irony?
You could describe the following passage as unsettling:
Elaine crept through the decrepit building with peeling wallpaper, cobwebs, and the smell of mold assaulting her nose. It was very dark, and she prayed no one heard her.
The literary element that refers to the reader's feeling is
What is the mood of the passage?