Literary Elements: Setting, Plot, Conflict, Flashback, and Vocabulary

Flashcards covering key literary elements such as setting, plot, types of conflict, flashback, and related vocabulary based on lecture notes for 'The First Day of School' and 'The New Kid'.

What defines the setting of a story?

The time and place where the story happens.

What specific elements can the 'time' component of a story's setting include?

The specific year, time of day, season, or a historical period.

What elements does the 'place' component of a story's setting include?

The specific location, such as a busy city, a spooky old house, or a distant planet.

Why is the setting important in affecting a story?

It can affect the mood of a story and how the characters act.

What example setting is given that makes a story feel mysterious?

A spooky setting for a scary story.

According to the notes, what are key setting elements in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone?

The late 20th century in both a mundane suburban home and a magical school called Hogwarts.

What is the plot of a story?

The sequence of events in a story, acting as the 'what happens,' with a cause-and-effect relationship.

What is the beginning of the story, where the setting and main characters are introduced, called in a plot diagram?

Exposition.

What part of the plot involves the events leading up to the climax, where the main conflict is developed?

Rising Action.

What do you call the turning point of a story, which is its most exciting or intense part?

Climax.

What events occur after the climax, where the story starts to wind down?

Falling Action.

What is the final stage of a plot diagram, where the conflict is resolved and the story ends?

Resolution.

What is the definition of conflict in a story?

The problem, challenge, or struggle that drives the story forward and creates tension.

What example of a central conflict is provided from Finding Nemo?

Marlin's journey to find his son, Nemo, who has been captured by humans.

What type of conflict is a struggle that takes place inside a character's mind or heart?

Internal conflict.

What is the specific type of internal conflict where a character struggles with their own thoughts, feelings, or choices?

Character vs. Self.

What is an example of Character vs. Self conflict from the notes?

A student who must decide whether to cheat on a test struggles with their conscience.

What type of conflict is a struggle between a character and an outside force?

External conflict.

What type of external conflict involves a struggle between two or more characters, such as a hero and a villain?

Character vs. Character.

What is a flashback in literary terms?

A literary device that shows a scene from the past, interrupting the normal, chronological flow of a story.

Why do writers use flashbacks?

To provide important background information about a character or situation that helps the reader understand the present story better.

How does the example of a race winner and their grandfather illustrate the purpose of a flashback?

The flashback explains the character's motivation and skill by showing them being taught to run as a young child.

What does the adjective 'poised' mean in the context of a person's manner?

Having a composed and self-assured manner; graceful and elegant.

Define the adjective 'serene'.

Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.

What does 'lamenting' mean when expressing grief or sorrow?

Wailing or crying as a way of expressing grief; expressing sorrow or regret.

How is an action performed if it is done 'stealthily'?

In a cautious and surreptitious manner, so as not to be seen or heard; quietly and secretly.

What is 'resentment'?

A feeling of anger or displeasure about someone or something unfair.

What kind of relationship exists between the events in a story's plot?

A cause-and-effect relationship.

Beyond driving the story forward, what else does conflict achieve?

It creates tension and makes the story interesting.

What is the key difference between internal and external conflict?

Internal conflict is a struggle within a character's mind or heart, while external conflict is a struggle between a character and an outside force.

Prestigious

Highly respected and having high status.

microaggressions

Everyday, often subtle, intentional or unintentional slights, snubs, or insults that communicate bias toward marginalized groups.

diversity

The state of being diverse; variety; the inclusion of people of different races, cultures, etc., in a group or organization.

navigate

To find a way through or deal successfully with a difficult or complicated situation.

navigate

To skillfully find a way through or across something.

authentic

Genuine; real.