Vocab Flashcards
Exposition
sets the tone, establishes the setting, introduces the characters, and gives the reader important background information.
Characteristics of a short story
One conflict
One/two main characters
Setting
A setting of a story, poem, or play is the time and place of the action
Character
A character is a person, an animal, or an imaginary creature in a literary work
Dynamic character
A character that changes significantly
Static character
character that only changes a little or not at all is called a static character.
Mood
mood is a feeling that a literary work conveys to a reader. Mood is probably most often created through imagery to describe the setting, sound devices, and word choice.
Rising action
refers to the events in a story that move the plot forward. Rising action involves conflicts and complications and usually builds towards a climax.
Conflict
Conflict: Conflict is a struggle between opposing forces. In an external conflict, a character struggles against another person or some outside force. An internal conflict, on the other hand, involves a struggle within a character. Conflicts are often described as:
Man vs. man Man vs. Self Man vs. Society Man vs. Nature
Climax
Climax: In the plot of a story or a play, the climax, or turning point, is usually the point of maximum interest. The climax usually occurs toward the end of a story, after the reader has understood the conflict and become emotionally involved with the characters.
Theme
Theme: A theme is the meaning, moral, or message about life or human nature that is communicated by a literary work. In many cases, readers must infer what the theme is. One way of figuring out a theme is to examine the lesson learned by the main character and apply it to all people.
Falling action
Falling action: Falling action is part of the plot of a story that occurs after the climax. During the falling action, sometimes called the resolution, conflicts are resolved and loose ends are tied up.
Suspense
Suspense: Suspense is a feeling of growing tension and excitement. Writers create suspense by raising questions in readers’ minds about what might happen next. The six elements of suspense include
Elements of suspended
audience knowledge helpless audience helpless characters audience caring about character horrible situation very likely to occur time ticking away
Personification
Personification: Personification is the giving of human qualities to an animal, an object or idea.
