The part of the story where the conflict escalates (gets worse).
What is rising action?
100
I am so tired I could sleep for a year!
Hyperbole
100
True or False: A dilemma is a choice between 2 good things.
False
100
What is the difference between a stereotype/stock character and a static character?
Stereotype/stock : renowned stereotypical character with recognizable traits
Static character : well developed character that does not change throughout the story
100
Define a short story.
A brief account of fictional characters and events
200
Define the term “climax” in relation to a story.
The turning point in the conflict; where the character is about to win or lose it all
200
Pink is what red looks like when it kicks off its shoes and lets its hair down. Pink is as laid back as beige, but while beige is dull and bland, pink is laid back with attitude.
Personification
200
True or False: Imagery only means pictures in your mind.
False (it could appeal to any of the 5 senses)
200
What is the difference between a dynamic and a flat character?
A dynamic character changes, has a formative moment.
A flat character is not developed.
200
What is indirect characterization?
When the author shows us the characteristics of a character or event which the reader must interpret meaning from thoughts and feelings of the characters in the story.
300
The part of the story where the setting, character and conflict information is given.
The exposition
300
A reference to something famous to make a point (history, art, politics, literature, science, pop culture, sports, etc)
Allusion
300
True or False: Irony is when we expect something to happen and then it does.
False
300
What is the difference between an internal struggle and an external conflict?
Internal is within oneself
External is against someone or something
300
What is theme?
The main message being put forth, figuratively or literally.
400
The part of the story where the conflict no longer exists.
Resolution
400
The feeling/attitude an author brings to a piece of literature.
Tone
400
True or False: Short story, poem, infotext are all “genres”.
True
400
What is the difference between literal language and figurative language?
Literal is using words directly according to their proper meanings.
Figurative is using words and literary devices to imply something.
400
What is direct characterization?
When the author specifically tells the reader what a character or event is like; the reader does not need to interpret any meaning.
500
Define the term “falling action” in relation to a story.
The conflict begins leading towards a resolution.
500
The language an author uses when he/she uses many literary devices?
Figurative language
500
True or false: If we follow the path of the protagonist, we can discover the author’s theme.
True
500
What are the differences between the three 3rd person point of views?
3rd person objective = no thoughts and feelings
3rd person omniscient = every characters’ thoughts and feelings
3rd person limited omniscient = only 1 character’s thoughts and feelings
500
What’s the difference between narrative, narration, narrator?
Narrative: the type of passage that tells a story
Narration: when a story is being narrated
Narrator : the person telling the story