Literature Info
Quick read, few characters, one main idea
What is a short story?
Lex Luthor vs. Superman
What is man vs man/character vs. character?
What do we normally see as symbols? Name three examples.
Objects, colors, animals, people or actions
Meaning the opposite of what was said; sarcasm
Verbal irony
long, complex, multiple plots/characters
What is a novel?
Conflict type in The Society of Snow (La Sociedad de la Nieve)
What is man vs. nature/character vs nature?
What are the two main symbols in "All Summer in A Day"?
The rain and the sun
The audience knows crucial information (a secret) that the characters do not, creating suspense, humor, or tension
Dramatic irony
in-between length, more development
What is a novella?
Katniss vs. the Capital (Hunger Games)
What is character vs. society?
Flowers = innocence, childhood
when the outcome of a situation is the exact opposite of what was expected; ex: a fire station burns down.
Situational irony
Mood
Green Goblin
What is character vs. himself/ man vs. himself?
What symbol is there in "A Lamb to the Slaughter?"
The lamb leg
Give me an example of situational irony from "A Lamb to the Slaughter"
Mr. Maloney, a policeman, getting killed.
the author’s or narrative attitude toward the subject, creates the “voice” of the text.
Tone
What kind of conflict can be found in "All Summer in a Day?"
Conflict vs. society.
the central idea, underlying message of a story
Theme
What is one major theme in "Flowers"?
The end/death of childhood