short story terminology Flashcards
what is a plot
the sequence of events or actions in a story its usually related incidences building up the story.
what is a flashback
a narrated scene that breaks the narrative to inform the reader about events that took place before the book.
what is epiphany
a moment when a character suddenly experiences a moment of deep realisation about themselves
what are the elements of a plot in order
exposition/intro, initial incedent, rising action, climax, faling action/resolution, conclusion
what is a theme
a statement that offers an insight into life and human nature
what is a symbol
a person, place, or thing that has an additional abstract meaning beyond contextual symbols
what is a motif
a recurring pattern of images or words that reveals a theme
what are the potential shifts in a coming of age story
ignorance to knowledge, innocence to experience, false to correct view of world, idealism to realism, immature to mature responces
what is a coming of age story
the protagonist is initiated into adulthood
what is a protagonist
central character in a story
what is an antagonist
the force in the story that is in conflict with the protagonist
describe a major character
main character, recives more attention
describe a minor character
less important characters, less attention
qualities of a flat character
simple, predictable, few dominant traits
qualities of a round character
complex, multi faceted, act unexpectedly
