Literary Terms
Fallen Angels
Plot Structure
"The Most Dangerous Game"
"The Necklace"
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This type of character shows a major change by the end of the story/novel/ text.
What is a dynamic character?
100
This character is the narrator of the story; he won two purple hearts.
Who is Richie Perry?
100
This is the central problem of the story.
What is conflict?
100
In The Most Dangerous Game, Rainsford and Zaroff had this hobby in common.
What is hunting?
100
This character is unhappy with her life, not because she is poor, but because she simply is not as rich as she would like to be.
Who is Mrs. Liosel?
200
This type of character exhibits (shows) one, maybe two emotions
What is a static character?
200
This character was Richie's friend; he felt changed by the ways of war.
Who is PeeWee Gates?
200
The solution to a conflict.
What is Resolution.
200
If you didn't participate in Zaroff's game, you more than likely had to deal with this guy.
Who is Ivan?
200
Mrs. Liosel's reaction was opposite of what Mr. Liosel expected when he brought this home.
What is a dress?
300
This literary device is used when the outcome of a situation is the complete opposite of what is expected.
What is Situational Irony
300
This character was a medic who was later added to Richie's company.
Who is Jamal?
300
The series of "mini conflicts" that lead to the climax, or major problem in the story.
What is Rising Action?
300
This faithful guy was one of Zaroff's favorite hounds. He shares his name with a biblical character who actually came back from the dead (unlike himself).
Who is Lazarus?
300
Judging by the language, character names, and other setting details, you could assume that "The Necklace" takes place here.
What is France?
400
When the author directly describes a character using descriptive terms.
What is Direct Characterization?
400
This character falsified military documents in order to reduce his time, and make his company look better in the eyes of his bosses.
Who is Captain Stewart?
400
This type of conflict puts our protagonist (or main character) against another character who has opposing objectives.
What is Man vs. Man
400
This character was tricked at the end of the story, and faced (from what we predicted) with being hunted on his island by Rainsford.
Who is Zaroff?
400
The Necklace changes the appearance of Mrs. Liosel because it...
basically breaks her. Her and her husband spend several dollars replacing the necklace which takes ten years to pay off.
500
When the personality or traits of a character are revealed through their actions or another character
What is Indirect Characterization
500
These ladies helped as nurses and assistants during the Vietnam War. They boosted troop morale, and they were known for their short skirts and alliterative nickname.
What are Donut Dollies?
500
This type of conflict puts a character against an unjust government or group of people.
What is Man vs. Society?
500
Zaroff gives these items to Rainsford before he begins hunting.
What are food, a knife, and clothes?
500
One could conclude that this is the theme of "The Necklace"
What is "be happy with what you have" or "Be thankful"