Unit 1 Flashcards
Narrative Perspective
the “point of view” which a story is told
- can have multiple perspectives
- use the perspective to get the story ( “see the story though their eyes” )
What are the 3 Perspectives?
1st, 2nd, & 3rd
1st : I, Me, Mine
- “ Personal”
2nd : You
- Tells you what you’re doing
- eg. Instructions
3rd : Him, Her, They
What are the 3 types of 3rd Person
Omenicent, Limited Omenicent, and Objective
Omenicent =: “all knowing”
Limited Omenicent: knows all actions, but only one’s feelings
Objective: “bystander”
-can only see and hear things
Define Plot + Explain a Plot graph
Plot :action of the story
-outlines in/external conflict
Exposition: background Rising Action: complications arise Conflict: event creates suspense Climax: highest: point of suspense Falling Action: resolution of conflict Resolution: final resolution of main conflict
What are the 4 types of Characters?
Protagonist, Antagonist, Secondary, & Tertiary
Protagonist: main character
Antagonist: works against the protagonist
Secondary: important in relating to primary characters
Tertiary: limited appearance for a specific purpose
What is the difference between a Flat & Round character?
Flat: has 1-2 characteristics
Round: has 3+ characterists
What is the difference between a Static & Dynamic character?
Static: characteristics stay the same throughout
Dynamic/Developing: characteristics change throughout
What is a Stock character?
Has stereotypical characteristics to help identify character
What is a Foil character?
Is there to highlight a character by contrast
What is the setting?
What is it’s importance?
Where and when the story takes place
(place, time weather, social conditions, and atmostphere)
-It evokes the tone and mood
What is the theme?
An insightful statement about the nature of life as revealed throughout the story
“This story shows us that”
What is the difference between T\one and Mood?
Tone: The Author’s attitude towards a subject
(eg. A character’s attitude to the situation)
Mood: The Reader’s emotional impact
-done by imagery, diction and tone of text
What 2 things help contribute to the tone of the text?
Diction and Style
Diction: Word Choice
Style: Author’s manner of expression
-shown by multiple works
How do you describe tone?
By use of adjectives
Define Denotation.
The most specific / literal / direct meaning of a word
eg: Hollywood : suburb of Los Angeles, California
Define Connotation.
An idea / assosiation suggested by a figurative meaning of a word
-uses figurative language: (eg. metaphor, simile, personification, or hyperbole)
Define Reference.
A statement clearly/specifically from an original source
eg. quotation
Define Allusion.
An indirect reference
-requires shared knowledge btwn the speaker and listener
What are 3 types of Allusions
Biblical, Classical, & Literary
Biblical : of/relates to bible
Classical: of/relates to Ancient Greece/Rome
(eg. Green Gods)
Literary: of/relates to other literature
(eg. poems)
Define Euphemism.
mild / indirect statment substituted for one that seems harsh / blunt
What are leads?
The opening of a non-fiction writing
the “Attention Grabber”
- can be a sentance –> a paragraph
Types of leads:
Hyperbole
startling / unusual statement
Types of leads:
Anecdote
personal story from past
Types of leads:
Definition / Quotation
doesn’t have to be the dictionary definition
Quotation = reference
Types of leads:
Rhetorical Question
answer is implied, doesn’t have to be answered
Types of leads:
Action
story starts in the middle of things
“in medias res”
Types of leads:
Dialogue
2 people talk
Types of leads:
Descriptive setting
sets the scene
Types of leads:
Reaction
narrator’s reaction
Types of leads:
Comparison
simile / metaphor
Types of leads:
Deliberate pronoun confusion
uses it / they
-tells them who at the end
What are the 3 types of Rhetoric Devices?
Logos , Pathos, & Ethos
How is Logos used in the art of persuasion?
appeals to audience’s logic / reason
supports message by seeing the benefit / disadvantage of the message
How is Pathos used in the art of persuasion?
appeals to the audience’s emotion
empathy is created by the message
How is Ethos used in the art of persuasion?
appeals to the audience’s ethics & beliefs
the credibility of the speaker
What is the difference between the conclusion and the close?
Conclusion: the final part of a piece of non fiction writing
-the last paragraph –> series of paragraphs
Close: the very last sentence of non fiction writing
-leaves a lasting impression / memorable
Types of Closes:
A call to action
convinces reader to take up that cause
Types of Closes:
An ironic tone
a funny, mock serious conclusion
Types of Closes:
An epigrammatic style
clever / amusing
Types of Closes:
Summary
Therefore…
Types of Closes:
Extrapolation
Gives a future outcome because of the thesis
