exam review Flashcards
exposition
background information on the characters, setting and other events needed to understand the story given
what is the part of the plot when the conflict is developed; suspense is created (foreshadowing may be used)?
rising action/complication
what is the part of the plot when the outcome is determined; and the protagonist changes or has an opportunity to do so?
technical climax
what is the part of the plot when the outcome is finally worked out?
falling action/resolution
what is the final event of the story’s plot?
conclusion
what is the dramatic climax?
the point of greatest interest or intensity to the story
is the dramatic climax part of the plot structure?
no
what are the two types of characterization?
direct and indirect
what is the difference between direct climax and indirect climax?
direct is telling the reader in a straight forward way, and indirect is showing descriptions of the character. Showing it throughout thought, dialogue, action, etc.
what are the three types of irony?
dramatic, verbal, situational
what is verbal irony?
saying one thing, meaning another
what is dramatic irony?
the reader knows something that the character doesn’t
what is situational irony?
the expected outcome .vs. actual outcome
What is the difference between the atmosphere and the mood of the story?
the atmosphere is the general feeling of the story, where as the mood is the readers state of mind after finishing the story
what is the difference between the round and flat characters?
a round character is well described, and is revealed during the development of the story. a flat character is not well developed and represents a type rather than individual
