Plot
The pivotal moment that changes everything in the story.
Climax
The entire story revolves around this character.
Protagonist
The narrator is a character in the story and uses "I", "me", "we" pronouns. Which point of view is this?
First Person point of view
A word or phrase is repeated to show importance.
Repetition
"He was as cold as ice" is an example of which literary device?
Simile
This is the beginning of the story and usually introduces the setting and most main characters.
Exposition
This is the character or force that creates conflict for the protagonist.
Who is the antagonist?
True or False:
"identity" "prejudice" "friendship" "family" are all examples of theme.
False
These are topics, not theme.
This literary device is used when using an object to represent larger values and meaning.
Symbolism
"My life is a movie" is an example of which literary device?
Metaphor
What does the inciting incident do?
The triggers the conflict and sets the story in motion.
This type of character has many sides and characteristics.
Round character
The protagonist is struggling to decide whether she should follow her dreams and become a singer, or stick to her stable job as an accountant. Which type of conflict is this?
Person vs self
True or False:
Words, colors, images, and actions can also be symbols.
True
This literary device is an obvious exaggeration.
Hyperbole
What is resolution? Why is it important (name 2 reasons)
The ending of the story. Important because
1. resolves conflict
2. reveals theme/message of the story
This character remains the same and does not change throughout the story.
Static character
What are all the different methods of indirect characterization? (4)
Speech, actions, thoughts, effects on others
"The thunder was angry" is an example of which literary device?
Personification
It is snow-storming outside. You take a look and say to your friend, "What great weather today!" This is an example of...
Verbal Irony
Mention the climax of any of the short stories we have read in class.
Answers will vary.
Which type of character is Teresa from "The Kayak"? (round vs flat, dynamic vs static)
Round and dynamic
Name 2 different types of conflicts (person vs...) from "The Nest". Explain why.
Person vs person (Jimmy vs his parents)
Person vs society (Paul vs the parents' prejudice against him)
In "The Little Red Riding Hood," the readers know that the wolf is disguised as the Grandmother, but Red Riding Hood does not. This is an example of...
Dramatic Irony
A movie with the message "love is more valuable than money" uses a lot of product placement. This is an example of...
Situational Irony