Week 3 Part 2 Flashcards
Refers to time periods, geographic locations, cultural contexts, immediate surroundings, weather, times of day, or times of year employed in a story
Can be used to create a mood, as an integral part of the plot (creating a conflict,’ etc.), to bring out certain aspects of the characters, and can also be used figuratively or symbolically to hint at the story’s theme or reflect an interior state of the characters.
setting
The struggle or problem that drives the plot of a story. It creates tension and challenges for the characters, making the story interesting. There are two main types of ~~~: internal ~~~ (a struggle within a character, such as emotions or decisions) and external ~~~ (a struggle between a character and an outside force, like another character, society, nature, or technology).
Internal ~~~ example: “Sarah debated whether to tell the truth or keep the secret.” (Sarah’s struggle is within herself.)
External ~~~ example: “The hero fought against the powerful villain.” (The conflict is between the hero and an external enemy.) ~~~s are essential in stories because they help develop characters and themes, and they drive the action forward.
conflict
The most intense, exciting, or important point in a story. It is the turning point where the main conflict reaches its peak, and the outcome becomes clear. The ~~~ often involves a major decision, action, or event that determines how the story will end.
Example: In Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, the ~~~ occurs when Romeo kills Tybalt in a duel, leading to a series of events that seal the tragic fate of the main characters.
The ~~~ is crucial because it drives the resolution of the conflict and sets the stage for the story’s conclusion.
climax
The sequence of events in a narrative work.
plot
A conflict, problem, or situation with two possible solutions. When a ~~~ occurs, a person has to make the difficult choice between two desirable options, or, contrastingly, two undesirable options; it is a term used in logic and rhetoric when causing an opponent to choose between two unfavorable options.
Literature and other entertainment have given us many a superhero forced to save one person or a whole crowd; and many romantic scenarios where one character has to choose between two potential lovers. It is not uncommon for a character to be faced with choosing between two positive or two negative outcomes!
You’re probably already familiar with one of the most famous ~~~s in literature, which is the choice between life and death. In Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Prince Hamlet finds himself in a serious self-imposed ~~~, which he addresses with these memorable words:
To be or not to be-that is the question:
Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer
The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,
Or to take arms against a sea of troubles,
And, by opposing, end them.
(Definition retrieved and lightly modified from literaryterms.net)
dilemma
setting
Refers to time periods, geographic locations, cultural contexts, immediate surroundings, weather, times of day, or times of year employed in a story
Can be used to create a mood, as an integral part of the plot (creating a conflict,’ etc.), to bring out certain aspects of the characters, and can also be used figuratively or symbolically to hint at the story’s theme or reflect an interior state of the characters.
conflict
The struggle or problem that drives the plot of a story. It creates tension and challenges for the characters, making the story interesting. There are two main types of ~~~: internal ~~~ (a struggle within a character, such as emotions or decisions) and external ~~~ (a struggle between a character and an outside force, like another character, society, nature, or technology).
Internal ~~~ example: “Sarah debated whether to tell the truth or keep the secret.” (Sarah’s struggle is within herself.)
External ~~~ example: “The hero fought against the powerful villain.” (The conflict is between the hero and an external enemy.) ~~~s are essential in stories because they help develop characters and themes, and they drive the action forward.
climax
The most intense, exciting, or important point in a story. It is the turning point where the main conflict reaches its peak, and the outcome becomes clear. The ~~~ often involves a major decision, action, or event that determines how the story will end.
Example: In Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, the ~~~ occurs when Romeo kills Tybalt in a duel, leading to a series of events that seal the tragic fate of the main characters.
The ~~~ is crucial because it drives the resolution of the conflict and sets the stage for the story’s conclusion.
plot
The sequence of events in a narrative work.
dilemma
A conflict, problem, or situation with two possible solutions. When a ~~~ occurs, a person has to make the difficult choice between two desirable options, or, contrastingly, two undesirable options; it is a term used in logic and rhetoric when causing an opponent to choose between two unfavorable options.
Literature and other entertainment have given us many a superhero forced to save one person or a whole crowd; and many romantic scenarios where one character has to choose between two potential lovers. It is not uncommon for a character to be faced with choosing between two positive or two negative outcomes!
You’re probably already familiar with one of the most famous ~~~s in literature, which is the choice between life and death. In Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Prince Hamlet finds himself in a serious self-imposed ~~~, which he addresses with these memorable words:
To be or not to be-that is the question:
Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer
The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,
Or to take arms against a sea of troubles,
And, by opposing, end them.
(Definition retrieved and lightly modified from literaryterms.net)
