Characters
The character who is in conflict with the protagonist.
The antagonist
When a character is in conflict with societal norms or set expectations is called ___________.
Man vs. Society
What is the turning point of the story called?
Climax
This POV uses "I" and "we"
First person
The overall message or lesson from a story.
Theme
The main character of the story is the...
Protagonist
Man vs. Man, Man vs. Nature, and Man vs. Society are all types of _____________ conflict.
External
Events and conflict are resolved.
Resolution
This POV uses "you"
Second Person
What is it called when one object or character stands for something more than what it is?
Symbolism
Who is the antagonist in Lamb to the Slaughter?
Patrick Maloney
What is the struggle between two opposing forces in a short story called?
Conflict
The story slowly begins to unwind (come close to an end).
Falling Action
This POV uses "He", "She", "They"
Third Person
The author's feeling in a story or novel.
Tone
Who is the protagonist in Lamb to the Slaughter?
Mary Maloney
When a character is in conflict with themselves and/or a decision they need to make.
Man vs. Themselves
Where we learn about the setting and the main characters.
Exposition
The perspective in which a story is told is __________.
Point of view
The feelings a reader gets after reading a piece of literature.
Mood
Describe the protagonist in "Lamb to the Slaughter"
A seemingly typical housewife, six months pregnant and devoted to her police officer husband, Patrick. However, she is clever, innocent demeanor masking capacity for violence.
Name one conflict from Thank You Ma'am AND explain what it looks like.
Man vs. Man: between Roger, the young boy attempting to steal a purse, and Mrs. Jones, the woman who catches him. This conflict manifests as a struggle for control and understanding.
Man vs. Himself: Roger vs. societal norms and values. Roger's attempt to steal Mrs. Jones's purse represents a conflict against societal expectations of honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Where the story slowly begins to build up suspense and anticipation.
Rising Action
If the narrator is telling the story (but is not part of the story), AND knows all of the characters' thoughts and feelings-what POV is that?
3rd Person Omniscient
What is the theme from Thank You Ma'am?
Kindness has the power to redeem. (Kindness, understanding, redemption)