Short Story Flashcards
What is a Protagonist?
The one with the problem to be solved.
What is an Antagonist?
The ones who cause the problem.
What is a Round Character?
Reader knows a lot about the character.
What is a Flat Character?
Reader knows little about the character.
What is a Static Character?
Character taken ‘off the shelf.’ not undergoing change
What is a Dynamic Character?
Changes in the story (either better or worse).
Who is the Author?
Writer of the story.
What is a Character?
Person/animal/inanimate object/ or nature in a story.
What is a Flashback?
A scene in a novel set in an earlier time.
What is Foreshadowing?
A warning/indication of a future event.
What is Plot?
The main events in a novel.
What is Setting?
The place where the story takes place.
What is a Universal Story?
When the book can take place in multiple places.
Man Vs. Man
Mental, emotional, moral conscience AGAINST SOMEONE
Man vs. Nature
Animals, plants, elements
