Isn't it Ironic?
When the speaker SAYS one thing, but MEANS the opposite
What is verbal irony?
Where the story begins. Introduced to the characters, the setting, and the mood
What is the exposition?
The most exciting part of the story where the conflict reaches its highest point.
What is climax?
a fictional, narrative piece of prose
What is a short story?
What is the resolution of "The Lottery"?
When Tessie gets stoned to death by the villagers.
The OPPOSITE happens to what the reader has been led to expect
What is situational irony?
This is where most of the action happens. Where tension and suspense is built.
What is rising action?
The problem which happens between the protagonist (the hero) and the antagonist (person against the hero)
What is conflict?
Hints the author gives about what will happen later in the story
What is foreshadowing?
When the Whites' son dies and they receive the money
The audience or reader is aware of something one or more of the characters is not aware is not aware of
What is dramatic irony?
Where the reader is introduced to the first conflict.
What is the inciting incident?
The time and place of the story
What is the setting?
When the character is involved in and is telling the story. It is easily identified by the use of “I”
What is First Person Point of View?
The type of irony in "Lamb to the Slaughter"
What is dramatic irony?
Someone comes to your house in old ripped up clothes and says, "Oh, I see you dressed up for the occasion." What type of irony is this?
Verbal irony
Where the conflict has completely resolved and all questions have been answered. NOT all stories have this!
What is the resolution?
Provides the AUTHOR's feelings about the subject of the story seen in his/her writing style
What is tone?
When the narrator is not involved in the story. He/she knows all. Uses "He", "She", "They"
Setting: An open field in a small town, the whole town gathered around. What story is this?
The Lottery
You stay up all night studying for a test the next day to find out it has been cancelled. What type of irony is this?
Situational irony
Where the conflict begins to resolve. Problems are being cleaned up
What is falling action?
When the setting or scene causes an emotional reaction in the reader
What is atmosphere?
The main idea or the central thought of the story. Usually sparks a lot of debate/conversation and provides insight into the human condition.
What is Theme?
What point of view was "The Other Wife" written in?
Third person/Omniscient