literary terms pt 2

Question 1

narrative rationality

Answer 1

does the story make sense?

Question 2

narrative coherence

Answer 2

the extent to which the story makes sense internally. are the rules logical? do the characters act consistently? are the surprises and twists logical?

Question 3

narrative fidelity

Answer 3

the extent to which the story fits with the reader/viewers experiences and knowledge of the world. is the setting correct. do people really behave this way?

Question 4

suspension of disbelief

Answer 4

intentionally avoiding logical criticism of a fictional story

Question 5

direct characterization

Answer 5

when the author TELLS the audience what the personality of the character is

Question 6

example of direct characterization from BP

Answer 6

we were told who t’challa was in the newscast

Question 7

indirect characterization

Answer 7

the author SHOWS things that reveal the personality of a character through his speech, thoughts, effects on other characters, actions, and looks.

Question 8

example of indirect characterization in BP

Answer 8

Okoye, we learn who she is as time goes on

Question 9

characterization

Answer 9

the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character

Question 10

external conflict

Answer 10

protagonist against outside force

character vs. character
character bs. nature
character vs. fate
character vs. society