Literary Terms
What is the difference between dynamic and static characters?
Dynamic characters change throughout a story, and static characters stay the same.
Name the two main characters in this story.
Fortunado and Montresor.
Who is the protagonist of the story?
Luis Cintron
What is the narrative perspective (point of view) of this story?
1st person
Name the five elements of a plot diagram.
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
What is a motif?
A one-word idea that repeats throughout a story. Examples are revenge or pridefulness.
What is dramatic irony?
When the audience knows something that the characters do not yet know.
Explain the types of conflict present in the story.
Man vs Self: Luis is avoiding his emotions after the loss of his mother.
Give an example of symbolism in the story.
The dog Liberty represents hope and freedom.
What is another name for the climax of a story?
The turning point.
Define irony and list the three types.
Irony is when something happens that is the opposite of what you would expect.
Verbal, Situational, Dramatic
Why does Montresor want revenge?
Because Fortunado insulted Montresor's family.
What is theme or main message of the story?
One must be vulnerable with others to find healing.
What is the theme or main message of the story?
One must make sacrifices to gain freedom.
Attaining freedom can be costly.
What is another word for narrative?
Story.
Name 3 types of external conflict and 1 type of internal conflict.
External = character vs. character, character vs. society, character vs. nature
Internal = character vs. self
Give an example of verbal irony in the story.
When Montresor drinks to Fortunado's "long life."
Explain the climax and resolution to Luis's conflict in "Catch the Moon"
Climax: Luis breaks down about his mother, and Naomi sees.
Resolution: Luis resolves to find the missing hubcap for Naomi.
Is the protagonist a static or dynamic character?
Dynamic
What is the difference between first person point of view and third person point of view?
First person uses I, me, my, and us pronouns whereas third person does not.
What is allusion?
A reference to something outside of the story like another famous story, person, or historical event.
Give an example of situational irony in the story.
Fortunato's name means forutnate one, but he meets a devastating ending.
UNDER CONSTRUCTION What is the author's purpose behind the hubcap?
What impact does the presence of the hubcap have in the story?
What is the significance of of Luis finding the hubcap?
The hubcap is a symbol for Luis's hope and healing in the grieving process.
Which two short stories reflect the coming of age experience?
"Catch the Moon" and "Liberty"
What is another word for theme?
The message or lesson in a story.