You've Got Some Character
The main individual that readers follow through a story (they don't have to be a "good guy")
What is the protagonist?
This story displays good examples of dramatic, verbal, and situational irony--all focused around an "innocent" person
What is "Lamb to the Slaughter"?
The main point of action in the story, also known as the "tipping point"
What is the climax?
Where and when a story takes place
What is the setting?
"Greed can lead people to do bad things" is a fitting theme for this short story
What is "Button, Button"?
When the author explicitly tells you about a character's traits/personality
What is direct characterization?
This is the main setting in "The Cask of Amontillado"
What is a catacomb/wine cellar?
The final thoughts, words, and lessons that bring a story to its end
What is the resolution/conclusion?
The events that take place in a story from start to finish
What is the plot?
This is an example of a key theme based on parenting from "The Veldt"
Bad parenting, or a lack of parenting, makes bad children
The person/force that is in conflict with the main character
What is the antagonist?
The primary conflict in "Ruthless" is between this person and this person
Who are Judson and the thief?
The point in a story where you learn about the characters, the setting, and the main problem
1st Person, 3rd Person Limited, and Third Person Omniscient are all typical examples of this
What is point of view?
"Ordinary people are the ones who do terrible things" is one example of a theme for this short story
This is when the author gives you hints about a character's personality/traits and doesn't just say it outright
What is indirect characterization?
This event in "The Veldt" is foreshadowed multiple times throughout the story.
What is George and Lydia being eaten by lions?
Norma and Arthur arguing over the button, Norma calling Mr. Steward, Mr. Steward returning the button, and Norma hiding the button away are all a part of what plot piece?
What is the rising action?
The overall theme of a story can also be called the story's this.
What is lesson?
In the article "How Do We Tell Right From Wrong?", this is the main theme.
What is "People's morals develop as they age"?
This character in "The Lottery" is the epitome of someone who blindly follows traditions (Hint: they don't like change)
Who is Old Man Warner?
This is the main type of conflict seen in "Lather and Nothing Else"
What is person vs. self?
The falling action in "Ruthless" is when this happens
What is Judson slowly waking up in Alec's arms?
When something happens that is the opposite of what is expected
What is irony?
In "Lather and Nothing Else," Captain Torres tells the readers an important lesson/theme with these final words.