Exam Preperation Flashcards by Case (Cass)

Exposition

The beginning of a story where characters, setting, and the main conflict are introduced

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Antagonist

The character of force that opposed the protagonist

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Setting

Time and place the story occurs

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Theme

The central idea or message for the story

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Mood

Emotional atmosphere of the story

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Climax

The peak of action

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Protagonist

The main character of the story

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Types of conflict

Struggles between opposing forces, such as person vs. person, person vs. self, person vs. nature, etc.

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The difference between a situational archetype and a symbolic archetype

A situational archetype refers to common plot patterns (e.g., “The Journey,” “The Fall,” “Death and Rebirth”).

A symbolic archetype represents universal ideas or symbols (e.g., “Light vs. Dark,” “Haven vs. Wilderness”).

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Character archetypes examples

Examples: The Innocent Youth, The Damsel in Distress, The Mother Figure.

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Symbolic archetype examples

Light vs. Dark, Haven vs. Wilderness, The Crossroads, Red, Yellow, Blue, Life Cycle, Changing Seasons

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Situational Archetype examples

The Journey, The Fall, Death and Rebirth.

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What are the major themes in The Marrow Thieves?

Coming of Age: The characters grow and mature as they face challenges.

Trauma: The story explores the emotional scars caused by historical and personal events.

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Coming of Age

The characters grow and mature as they face challenges.

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Trauma

The story explores the emotional scars caused by historical and personal events.

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Explain how symbols like the vials, whistle, and braids contribute to the story’s theme

Vials: Represent the stolen dreams and the oppression of Indigenous people.

Whistle: Symbolizes hope and the power of memory.

Braids: Represent cultural identity and resilience.

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How does Frenchie, Wab or RiRi develop and evolve throughout the story

French: He grows into a leader, learning to balance his personal desires with the needs of his community.

Wab: Overcomes her trauma and becomes a symbol of strength.

RiRi: Though young, she represents innocence and the importance of preserving the future.

Who represents the Mother Figure in the group

Minerva

Who represents the innocent youth

RiRi

How is Light VS Dark used in the story The Marrow Theives

Lights (campfires) symbolize safety and warmth while the Dark (forests) symbolize danger and unsafe

What does Red symbolize

Danger, sacrifice, blood, disorder

Love, passion

What does Blue symbolizel

Safety, peace, tranquility, positivity

What does Yellow symbolize

Enlightens, wisdom

How does Frenchie grow as a character?

He becomes a leader, taking responsibility for his group and embracing his heritage.

How are Frenchie and RiRi different in their growth?

Frenchie matures as a leader, while RiRi’s innocence is tragically cut short, showing resilience in a harsh world.

How is a paragraph written?

Topic sentence, points of analysis, examples, connections, and a conclusion

What structure should you use for a topic sentence?

The topic sentence should directly address the prompt and introduce the main idea of the paragraph.

How many sentences should be in a paragraph?

12-15 sentences

How many points should be included?

At least 2–3 points of analysis. Multiple examples and connections to support the analysis.

What are Romeo and Juliet's strengths and weaknesses?

Their strength is their deep love and devotion to each other Their weakness is their impulsiveness and lack of communication

How were they introduced at the beginning of the play?

Romeo starts as lovesick over Rosaline, and Juliet is obedient.

How did Romeo and Juliet change throughout the play?

By the end, Romeo becomes more determined, and Juliet grows more independent.

How do they fall in love? How sincere is this love?

They fall in love instantly at the Capulet party. Their love is sincere, as they are willing to sacrifice everything for each other.

How does their love for one another impact them?

Their love leads them to defy their families, make risky decisions, and ultimately meet tragic ends

What makes this play tragic? What specific tragedies have occurred?

The play is tragic because of the feud, misunderstandings, and impulsive decisions. Specific tragedies include: - Tybalt’s death - Mercutio’s death - Romeo and Juliet’s suicides

Who/what is responsible for the tragedies?

The family feud, fate, and characters’ impulsive actions are responsible

Do Romeo and Juliet follow gender roles and expectations or defy them? How? Why?

They defy gender roles. Juliet takes control by proposing marriage, and Romeo shows emotional vulnerability. They also commit in the opposite stereotype by juliet using a painful dagger and Romeo using a painless poison

Are gender roles and expectations blurred? Explain

Yes, Juliet challenges traditional female roles by being assertive, and Romeo blurs male roles by being sensitive

Who do these themes influence? How do they impact characters?

Themes like love and hate influence Romeo and Juliet, making them defy their families. Fate impacts all characters, leading to their tragic outcomes.

How do they impact the plot?

Themes drive the plot forward. For example, the love between Romeo and Juliet contrasts with the hate between their families, leading to conflict and tragedy