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
static characters
do not change
dynamic characters
do change
what is a stock character
represent familiar types that reoccur frequently in a specific genre
what is a foil character
parallel and contrast the main character
if the story is said in I
first person
narrator has unlimited knowledge and can see into anyone’s mind
third person ominicent
narrator has one characters viewpoint
third person limited
objective point of view
the reader has to guess what the character is feeling
what is conflict
tension, opposition or struggle that drives a plot
