Short Story Test Flashcards
irony
the opposite of what is expected
situational Irony
when what actually happens is the opposite of what is expected
verbal irony
a character says one thing but means the opposite; also called sarcasm or being sarcastic;
dramatic irony
when the reader understands more about the events of a story than a character
how authors create suspense
conflict precarious situation an apparently unsolvable problem foreshadowing delay (something interrupts the action) seesaw vigil (waiting period)
coincidence
a series of events that seem planned and precise but have nothing to do with each other
fate
the future that cannot be altered
Define theme:
is a statement of the central idea of a work, usually implied rather than directly stated. It is the meaning that inspires the whole story, underlying its content and giving it significance.
Why did the barber feel nervous while the Captain was in his shop?
He knows about the Captain’s reputation as a brutal killer.
Why did Captain Torres come into the barber
shop?
To find out if the barber would kill him
What is the point of view in which the story is
told?
first person
Define avenger:
one who takes revenge
Choose the correct definition: ineradicable
unable to be erased or completely removed
