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 ___________.
Person vs. Society
What is the turning point of the story called?
Climax
What kind of POV is used in the Tell-Tale Heart?
First person
The overall message or lesson from a story.
Theme
The main character of the story is the...
Protagonist
Person vs. Person, Person vs. Nature, and Person 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
Listen to the excerpt (that's my cue!) What kind of characterization is this?
Indirect characterization
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
What is the difference between a flat and a round character? Explain using your own examples
Flat = little information available, only some details
Round = you know them intimately: appearance, attitude, behaviour, goals, etc
When a character is in conflict with themselves and/or a decision they need to make.
Person vs. Self
+ Internal conflict
Where we learn about the setting and the main characters.
Exposition
What literary device does Achebe use when Michael Obi learns of what his supervisor thinks?
Irony
How would you describe the mood in Cat in the Rain?
Sad, melancholic, depressing
What does a character need to be in order for character development to take place?
Dynamic
Name one conflict in A Cat in the Rain and Dead Men's Path + give an example from the text
Person vs Self: How the American wife struggles with her desires and her inability to realize them.
Person vs Society: Michael Obi is tasked with high expectations while quarrelling with local villagers.
Where the story slowly begins to build up suspense and anticipation.
Rising Action
What kind of narrator is present in Cat in the Rain?
3rd Person Omniscient
What is the theme of Dead Men's Path?
The struggle between tradition and progress