Literature Study Flashcards
1
Q
How might a novel be inspiring?
A
- main character admirable, good person
- evil was overcome
- good rewarded
- awe-inspiring
- feeling of hope at the end
- inspiring theme
- uplifting message
- made me think about things in a different way
- obstacles overcome
2
Q
How might a novel be atmospheric?
A
- tension-ous atmosphere
- hostility
- descriptions create atmosphere
- suspense
- interesting setting
- action-packed
- violent
- easy to visualise
3
Q
How might a novel be dissapointing?
A
- an unsatisfactory ending
- characters not credible
- events not realistic
- actions far-fetched
- could find characters actions/true personalities to be flawed
4
Q
How might a novel be gripping?
A
- atmosphere of tension from the start
- description holds attention
- excitement/fear
- action-packed
- well paced novel, never boring
5
Q
How might a novel be revealing?
A
- different way of life
- insights
- learned something new
- the complexity of human beings
- shows the resilience/weakness of individuals
6
Q
How may a flawed AND perfect character be interesting?
A
- physical/moral strength/weakness
- more realistic–> more interesting
- actions come from strength/weakness
- relationships can reveal strengths/weakness
- key moments->reveal strengths/weakness
- overcoming obstacles, or not
7
Q
How can a title be well chosen?
A
- strong connection between plot and title
- title was intriguing
- relates to character/aspect of their life
- title is a symbol/image
- title relates to theme
- the title is initially confusing, but later becomesclear
8
Q
Words/aspects to describe a short story you have studied
A
- Inspiring
- atmospheric
- dissapointing
- gripping
- reavealing
