Plot
An early hint or suggestion of a future event or circumstance in the story.
What is foreshadowing?
character is one that is familiar and predictable, often embodying a specific trait or role.
What is a stereotype character?
"What would you do if you found a suitcase full of money on your doorstep?"
What is a question lead?
a plot device where an unexpected power or event saves a seemingly hopeless situation, often seen as an implausible resolution.
What is Deus ex Machina?
a literary device that involves a contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting complexity in human experiences.
What is Irony?
This include exposition, initiating incident, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
What are basic plot elements? OR What is Freytag's pyramid?
is one who undergoes significant change in personality or values throughout the story.
“I can’t believe you did that!” Jake exclaimed, his voice shaking with anger.
What is a dialogue lead?
refers to the author's unique way of expressing thoughts and feelings, determined by word choice, sentence structure, and imagery.
What is style?
refers to the author's attitude toward the subject and audience, conveyed through word choice and style.
What is Tone?
Introduces the setting, characters, and background information, setting the stage for the central conflict and subsequent events.
What is exposition?
is the force that opposes the central character, which can be another person, a group, or internal conflicts.
What is the antagonist?
"The old mansion loomed in the fog, its broken windows like dark eyes watching the street below."
What is a setting lead?
the quality of seeming true or real, often achieved through realistic details and situations in a story.
What is verisimilitude?
is the use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or mock something, often in an attempt to bring about reform.
What is Satire
The difference between external and internal conflict.
External conflict involves struggles between a character and outside forces (e.g., other characters, society, nature), while internal conflict is a struggle within a character's mind or emotions.
______________ is a character whose traits contrast with another character, highlighting particular qualities.
What is a character foil?
"They say the dead can’t speak, but I heard my brother’s voice last night."
What is a startling statement?
a technique that interrupts the chronological flow of the narrative to provide background information or context.
What is a Flaskback?
something that stands for something else, conveying deeper meanings beyond its literal sense.
What is a symbol?
The moment of highest tension that leads to the resolution, shifting the story's direction and affecting the characters' fates.
What is turning point or climax?
A _______________ character has clear, believable reasons for their actions and decisions, making their behavior relatable and enhancing the story's realism.
What is a motivated character?
"The moment the storm hit, the boat began to capsize, sending its passengers scrambling for safety."
What is an action lead?
A distinct section of a story that focuses on a particular event or character interaction.
What is a narrative episode?
occurs when there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens.
What is situational irony?