Short Story Elements I
This is the main character in a story; the action of the story revolves around this character
Protagonist
This is the character who causes conflict and opposes the main character.
Antagonist
This is an interesting and engaging lead to begin your essay and catch the interest of your reader
The hook
These are forms of writing that present facts or discuss real life.
Nonfiction
This is an author's reason for writing.
Purpose
This is the time, place, and environment in which a story takes place.
Setting
This is the point in the plot in which background information, setting, and characters are introduced.
Exposition
How many sentences should the introduction and concluding paragraphs be? How many sentences should body paragraphs be?
Intro and conclusion: 4-6
Body paragraphs: 6-8
“My thoughts are stars I cannot fathom into constellations" is an example of what type of figurative language?
Metaphor
"Lightning danced across the page" is an example of what type of figurative language?
Personification
This is the use of details in a literary text that provide clues or indications about future events.
Foreshadowing
This is a state or condition of mental uncertainty or excitement
Suspense
This is the last sentence in an introduction that contains the subject and main points of the essay
Thesis statement
"I have a dream that my four little children will [...] I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia [...] I have a dream today!" is an example of what type of rhetorical device?
Repetition
"Many mumbling mice are making midnight music in the moonlight" is an example of what type of figurative language?
Alliteration
What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?
Direct- the author makes direct statements about the character
Indirect- the reader makes inferences about characters based on speech, thoughts, effects on others, actions, and looks
This is the lesson learned from a story- or the moral/message about life that you take away from the story.
Theme
What is the term for the high point of the story?
Climax
What are the three modes of persuasion?
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
“Life is like a box of chocolates—you never know what you’re gonna get" is an example of what type of rhetorical device?
Analogy
Name the 4 types of external conflicts.
Man vs Man
Man vs Nature
Man vs Society
Man vs Fate
What are the parts of the plot diagram in order?
1. Exposition
2. Inciting Incident
3. Rising Action
4. Climax
5. Falling Action
6. Resolution
Name the 5 types of hooks.
1. Bold, interesting fact
2. Quotation
3. General Information
4. Anecdote/Story
5. Thought-Provoking Question
A teenager tries to convince his parents to buy him a new car by saying if they cared about their child's safety they'd upgrade him. Which of the modes of persuasion is being used?
Pathos (Emotional Appeal)
"As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results." Which of the modes of persuasion is being used?
Ethos (Ethical Appeal)