Lit Terms 1
A scene that interrupts the present to flash backward and tell what happened in the past.
Flashback
The beginning of the story where the setting and characters are introduced.
exposition
What is the name of the island in the story?
Ship-trap Island
(adj/v) removing or lessening suspicions or fears
disarm
I just had the most bizarre dream.
adjective
The time and place of a story or play.
The final part of the story. The conflict is resolved.
Resolution
Who is the protagonist of the story?
Rainsford
(v/adj) extended
prolonged
Welcome to my classroom!
noun
The struggle that drives the plot; usually between two opposing forces, such as the protagonist and an antagonist.
conflict
The events caused by the climax and leading up to the resolution.
falling action
Who is the antagonist of the story?
Zaroff
(adj) unwise
imprudent
I hope that you have an enjoyable and relaxing holiday.
verb
The use of clues to hint at events that will happen later in the plot.
foreshadowing
The moment of greatest intensity or emotion in the plot (the crisis).
climax
Who is General Zaroff's right hand man?
Ivan
(n) sudden desire to do something.
I was running late this morning, so I had to eat my breakfast quickly.
adverb
The main idea that is being discussed or described in a piece of writing, a movie, etc.
theme
The introduction of the conflict or problem. Includes the events that help to build toward the climax of the story.
rising action
What caused Rainsford to go to the island?
He fell off the yacht and had to swim to it.
(adv)always; without changing
invariably
preposition