Plot Structure
What is the term for the sequence of events in a story?
Plot
What do we call the main character in a story?
Protagonist
What is 'theme' in literature?
Central idea of a work of literature
What is a 'metaphor'?
a figure of speech that makes a direct, imaginative comparison between two unlike things
What is 'symbolism' in literature?
Person, place, thing or event that stands for itself and something beyond itself as well
What does 'climax' refer to in plot structure?
the pinnacle of the story; the protagonist solves the conflict (or doesn’t)
Define 'antagonist'.
a character inconflict with theprotagonist; often the “badguy” but not always
Define 'setting'.
The time and place of a story orplay.
Define 'simile'
a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words "like" or "as"
What is an 'allusion'?
an indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance
Define 'falling action' in a narrative.
what happens as a result of the climax
What is a 'dynamic character'?
a multi-faceted character who demonstrateschange and growth over the course ofthe story
What is the purpose of 'tone' in a literary work?
to show the attitude a writer takes toward a subject, a character, or the audience.
What does 'personification' mean?
giving human traits, qualities, actions, or feelings to non-human things, such as animals, objects, or abstract ideas
What is a narrative perspective?
the viewpoint from which a story is told (the use of different points of view, such as first-person ("I"), second-person ("you"), or third-person ("he/she/they") )
What is the difference between a 'prologue' and an 'epilogue'?
A prologue comes before the main story to provide background, establish the tone, and introduce key elements, while an epilogue comes after the story to offer closure, resolve lingering questions, or give a glimpse into the characters' futures
How does a 'static character' differ from a 'round character'?
a one-dimensional character who displays only a few character traits . Shows little or no change by the end of the story
Explain the concept of 'mood'.
the overarching feeling, atmosphere, or emotional environment evoked in the reader
Explain the term 'hyperbole'
excessive exaggeration, usually for dramatic or comic effect
Define 'dialect'.
When characters speak the way peoplereally talk; not always grammaticallycorrect
Explain the significance of 'foreshadowing' in a plot.
The use of clues to hint at events thatwill occur later in the plot
Describe the role of a 'minor character' in a narrative.
A minor character's role is to support the main narrative and protagonists by adding context, advancing the plot, developing main characters, enriching the setting, and embodying themes
What is 'conflict' and why is it important in literature?
the problem or challenge faced by the protagonist; a clash between opposing forces and drives the plot forward
What is 'alliteration'?
the repetition of beginning consonant sounds in multiple words in a single line, sentence, or phrase
What is 'irony'?
The contrast between:
what is expected to happen and what does happen
what was said and really meant
what appears to be true and what really is true