English

Question 1

short story

Answer 1

A short prose fiction usually depicting a single incident (unlike most novels)

Question 2

Theme

Answer 2

1. The underlying meaning of a literary work; [blank] differs from topic in that it involves a statement of opinion about the topic. (topic + opinion)
2. Is often a general statement about humans or life
3. Is NOT the same thing as the subject

Question 3

Protagonist

Answer 3

main character. A more general term than hero; not all [blank] are heroic.

Question 4

antagonist

Answer 4

a character (or sometimes a thing) in conflict with the main character or protagonist

Question 5

atmosphere

Answer 5

the prevailing feeling that is created in a story.
(Prevailing meaning)
existing at a particular time; current.

Question 6

conflict

Answer 6

the central problem or issue to be resolved in a plot, involving the main character struggling against another character(s) or obstacle. [blanks] are either internal (emotional, moral, psychological) or external. Main types of [blanks]:
Person vs person
Person vs himself/herself
Person vs environment/nature
Person vs the supernatural

Question 7

exposition

Answer 7

the revelation (usually early) in a story or play of necessary background information. (eg. Characters and setting)
Revelation meaning:
a surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one that is made known in a dramatic way.

Question 8

setting

Answer 8

the location and time of a story.

Question 9

foreshadowing

Answer 9

a hint that is fully understood only in retrospect after the reader discovers more information later in the plot.

Question 10

climax

Answer 10

the high point of tension in a plot, when the outcome is decided.

Question 11

dénouement (DAY-new-MAW), resolution or conclusion

Answer 11

the scene in which a plot reaches its final outcome: mysteries are solved, questions answered, and the main conflict settled.

Question 12

epiphany

Answer 12

a sudden moment of realization in a story or play, often triggered by a mundane event.
Mundane meaning:
lacking interest or excitement; dull.

Question 13

flat character

Answer 13

a one-dimensional character who only has a few, easily defined traits. Most minor characters are [blank]. Not to be confused with a static character.

Question 14

round character

Answer 14

a multi-faceted character, especially one who is capable of choosing right or wrong. Usually a protagonist is a [blank] character; in most short stories no more than one or two characters are [blank]. Not to be confused with a dynamic character.

Question 15

dynamic character

Answer 15

a character who changes, especially one who comes to a major realization. The realization may or may not change the characters actions, but the character must never be able to see the world in quite the same way. Not all protagonists are [blank]. Rarely does a short story have more than one or two [blank] characters.

Question 16

static character

Answer 16

a character who undergoes no such change.

Question 17

Foil

Answer 17

a character whose behaviour, attitudes, and opinions are in contrast to those of the protagonist

Question 18

symbol

Answer 18

1. a thing that suggests more than it’s literal meaning
2. a [blank] is something that stands for something else. In literature, a [blank] is expected to have significance.
3. a [blank] is a person, place, or object which has meaning in itself, but suggests other meanings as well
   Things, characters, and actions can be [blank]

Question 19

point of view

Answer 19

the perspective from which a story is narrated. The author can chose among various possibilities.

Question 20

first-person

Answer 20

the protagonist tells his or her own story directly to the reader using the first person (“I”).

Question 21

limited omniscient

Answer 21

refers to the main character as “he” or “she”, and shows is only what one character thinks or feels.

Question 22

Omniscient

Answer 22

reveals the minds of several or all characters, knowing and telling from an all-seeing perspective.

Question 23

Objective

Answer 23

narrative that only describes and does not enter characters’ thoughts.

Question 24

Situational irony

Answer 24

occurs when a set of circumstances turn out differently from what was expected or considered appropriate.

Question 25

direct presentation

Answer 25

(author tells us) directly what a character is like
-When we have information about a character

Question 26

Indirect presentation

Answer 26

When we don’t have information about a character the author reveals things about a character that we must use to infer traits.
(Author doesn’t tell us)

Question 27

STEAL stands for

Answer 27

Says
Thinks
Effects on others
Actions
Looks

Question 28

Antecedent action

Answer 28

Significant action that has taken place before the story begins