other terms of short story Flashcards
antecedent action
events that happen before the story begins
compilation
minor conflict that develops the central conflict
protagonist
Main character
antagonist
Opposite force of character to protagonist
narrator
The teller of the story
Moods/atmosphere
-overall feeling created by the author/director
-It is created by the direction/setting
tone
Authors, tone attitude towards his subject it could be grateful and sarcastic
theme
meaning or central insight about humanity or life, the author reveals through the course of the story
Point of view
- perspective the author establishes to tell the story
- the POV from which the story is told
Flashback
Actions that occur before the beginning of the story
foreshadowing
Advice in literature for providing clues about future events
suspense
An anxiety resulting from an uncertain or mysterious situation
what is allusion
Direct or indirect reference to something the author used reference that will be understood by the, it helps the audience better understand a subject