Time, season, weather, historical era, clothing, country, location, etc.
100
If an item or person represents an idea that is deeper than itself, that item is most likely...
Symbolic
100
When a story features personal pronouns, such as "I," "me," and "my," what kind of narration is being used?
First Person
100
A character who undergoes a significant change by the end of a story is called a _______ character.
(Like Lizabeth in "Marigolds")
dynamic
200
This story features and unreliable narrator who claims to have endured "a thousand injuries."
Cask of Amontillado
200
If someone asks for the basic situation of your favorite movie, what do they want to know?
Who the characters are and what the basic problem is.
200
What kind of symbols only represent something within the context of a story?
Specific symbols
200
Often, first person narrators cannot be trusted. When a narrator is obviously biased or not telling the whole truth they are called an ______ _________.
Unreliable narrator
200
A character who remains the same throughout the duration of a story is called a ________ character.
(Like Montressor in "The Cask of Amontillado")
static
300
A young boy longs for a pair of blue suede shoes.
Thank You Ma'am
300
In plot, what are complications?
Events that occur as the characters try to solve the basic problem.
300
What kind of symbols represent the same ideas almost all of the time?
General symbols
300
A narrator who knows everything about what is going on in a story is called _______
Omniscient narrator
300
When an author TELLS us directly what a character is like, the author is using ______ characterization.
Direct
400
In this story, a rich man buys a private island.
The Most Dangerous Game
400
In plot, what is the resolution?
Typically the end of the story when all the lose ends are tied up and you find out how the characters solve the basic problem
400
What is an allegory?
A story written to teach a lesson
400
A story that focuses mainly on one character using the pronouns he/she/it/they features this kind of narration.
3rd person limited
400
A character who is emotionally developed and shows lots of different character traits is called a ______ character.
(Like Rainsford in "The Most Dangerous Game.")
Round
500
One of the stories we read with an ambiguous ending.
The Chaser, The Lady or the Tiger
500
What is the highest point of action in a story called?
Climax
500
In "The Scarlet Ibis," what does the terrible storm represent?
The narrator's inner turmoil
500
"The Scarlet Ibis" is told using this kind of narration.
1st person.
500
When an authors SHOWS us what a character is like through the characters thoughts and actions, the author is using _____ characterization.