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antecedent action
these are the events that have occurred before the story begins
are very important to the short story
verisimilitude
the appearance of being true or real
atmosphere (mood)
what the author gives to the story
refers to the changing moods a reader is put into while reading the story
dues ex machina
a term used to describe the entry coincidence or implausible event that comes just in time to solve a problem in a story
a latin term meaning “god out of a machine”
originally referred to a god in greek and roman drama that was introduced to resolve complications in the plot
dilemma
refers to two choices a character faces, both being undesirable
escape literature
a type of literature written purely for entertainment
interpretive literature
the type of literature written to provide entertainment but also to deepen a reader’s awareness of life
usually has a theme
flashback
when the plot of a story often begins in the present and then moves back to an earlier point in time
the past provides important info that the reader needs to know
foreshadowing
refers to the clues in the story that warn the reader about the ending
in well-written stories, these clues aren’t obvious when first reading
in media res
a latin term referring to a story which contains no introduction and instead the reader is plunged directly into the action and background info is usually later provided through explanations, flashbacks, or allusions in dialogue
verbal irony
a statement where the opposite of what is said is actually meant
sarcasm!
situational irony
a situation appears to be developing to its natural conclusion and then the situation takes an opposite turn
most common type of irony
dramatic irony
is similar to situational irony expect the speaker is unaware that he is being ironic
the reader knows something the narrator does not
conflict
develops into a complication which builds and reaches a climax
satire
a form of writing where the author criticizes something such as religion, politics, or education
the author doesn’t ridicule directly, but rather describes a completely different situation and makes direct references to event that the reader knows
setting
the time and place in which a story occurs
stream of consciousness narration
a narrative method in modern fiction in which the author attempts to duplicate the unbroken flow or thought or awareness in a character’s mind
the technique puts on paper what is going on in the mind of a particular character
styles
how a writer says whatever he says
reflects their personality
can be analyzed using diction, syntax, figurative language, patterns, tone, etc.
symbolism
something that stands for another thing
theme
the controlling or central idea of a piece of writing
is a generalization about life that is implied by the story
character motivations
the motivation a character has to behave a certain way
direct character presentation
the author tells the reader about the character
indirect character presentation
the author shows the reader what the character is like and the reader is left to make judgements
protagonist
the central or main character of a story
antagonist
the opposing force to the main character
flat character
a character built around a single quality or idea and are presented w/o much detail
round characters
are complex as real people w/ complicated motives that the reader knows lots about
static characters
characters that essentially remain the same from the beginning to the end of a story
dynamic characters
these characters undergo a change from the beginning to end of a story
plausible characters
are believable characters to the reader
stock/stereotypical characters
character types that occur repeatedly in literature
plot
the plan or main action of a story
exposition
sets the time, place, and conditions of the story while also introducing the characters and conflict
initial incident
refers to the first event in a story up which the story depends
narrative hook
arouses the reader’s interest by presenting an interesting problem or situation
rising action/complication
the interplay between character and events that cause the conflict
the protagonist experiences a dilemma that causes them to take action
metaphor
an implied comparison between two relatively unlike things using a form of the verb ‘to be’
personification
giving the qualities of a person to an animal, object, or an idea
onomatopoeia
the use of words that mimic sounds
hyperbole
an exaggerated statement used to heighten effect
figure of speech
when the meanings of the words have '“deep” meaning, which is different from the “surface” meaning
oxymoron
two contradictory words used together
The _________ forces in “House” are the unconventional, “anti-house” instincts, tastes, and preferences of Harry’s wife and children.
Antagonist/Antagonistic
The third paragraph of “The Tell-Tale Heart” reviews the mad narrator’s seven-night surveillance of the old man. The opening section of “Forgiveness in Families” mentions the important ____________ of Cam’s getting sick on Val’s wedding cake.
Antecedent Action
The ______ of “The Lamp at Noon” is dark, sombre, and brooding.
Atmosphere
The supreme moment of emotional intensity (_________) in “All the Troubles of the World” occurs when Multivac reveals its death wish.
Climax
Two examples of __________ occur in “The Tell-Tale Heart,” first when the protagonist becomes obsessed with the old man’s eye and later when he wrestles with his guilty feelings and his subconscious desire to reveal himself at the end of the story.
Another example of __________ occurs in “Choices” when Peggy struggles with her feeling that Ken has denied and betrayed her when she needed him most after the accident.
Internal Conflict
In “Choices” Peggy experiences the _____ of a car accident, which leads to the main ____ (climax) — her isolation from Ken
Crisis
In “War” after the rock-throwing episode, the _______ occurs as Neil fills in the reconciliation with his father.
Denouement
Stories in which the characters speak in ____ include “Harrison Bergeron” and “The Clumsy One”
Dialect
Word choice (______) is significant in “The Possibility of Evil”
Diction
In “The Lamp at Noon” Ellen’s ________ is whether she should remain in the house and go mad or escape into the dust storm with the baby.
Dilemma
Characters that experience change are called __________ an example being Dan in “The Clumsy One” He hurts his brother and later comes to realize the mistake of “Putting him outside”
Dynamic character
After the car accident in “Choices” Peggy has a significant realization (________) that she and Ken are not as close as she previously imagined.
Epiphany
The first four paragraphs of “All the Troubles of the World” give important information about Multivac that is necessary for the following plot (The ____________)
Exposition
One story which uses a ________ is “The Tell-Tale Heart” ______ in this story underscores the fact that the murder is premeditated and the narrator is deranged as revealed by the narrator’s obsession with detail.
Flashback
In “The Lamp at Noon” Paul and Ellen are ____ to one another in that one wants to stay on the farm while the other longs to leave.
Foils
In “The Lamp at Noon” Ellen’s flight is _____ by her comments such as, “I’m so caged — If I could only break away and run”
Foreshadowed
“Harrison Bergeron” uses the ____ of satire to parody totalitarian control of society.
Form
An example of _________ occurs in “The Clumsy One” when Dan is lifting the heavy hemlock by himself, thinking he has the help of the others. Joe asks, tongue-in-cheek, “What’s the matter, Dan? Is she nailed down?”
Verbal Irony
Another example of ________ occurs in “The Tell-Tale Heart” when the over-confident narrator invites the police into the old man’s room and seats himself right above the spot where the old man is buried.
Dramatic Irony.
The _____ of “The Possibility of Evil” is that sooner or later evil people are destroyed by the malice they have created.
A ___ of “All the Troubles of the World” might be that human beings should not place too much faith in computers to solve the problems of the world.
Moral
In “House” the protagonists ______ for wanting to buy a house is that he feels insecure and restless as a result of social pressure
Motivation
“The Clumsy One” and “War” are examples of first person _______
Point of View.
“Harrison Bergeron” ridicules our society’s phobia about everyone being equal in every way.
“All the Troubles of the World” ____ the idea that computers are more infallible than their human masters.
Satire/satirizes
“The Lamp at Noon” has a _______ on the prairies during the Depression.
Setting
“Choices” and “The Tell-Tale Heart” all contain ________ passages which take the reader “inside” the protagonists’ minds.
Stream-of-consciousness
One example of a _______ occurs in “All the Troubles of the World” when the motivation for Multivac’s mischief is revealed as the computer’s own death wish.
Another _________ occurs in “The Possibility of Evil” when Miss Strangeworth is sent a poison-pen letter announcing the destruction of her precious roses.
Surprise Ending
The imaginary beating of the old man’s heart in “The Tell-Tale Heart” _______ the narrator’s guilt
Symbol/symbolizes
A ____ in “The Possibility of Evil” is that evil is circular and returns ultimately to plague the agents of evil.
Theme
The _____ of “Forgiveness in Families” and “The Clumsy One” is apparent in the recognizably real tensions and squabbling between siblings.
Verisimilitude
“Choices” Susan Kerslake
Peggy and Ken
“House” Jane Rule
Harry
Anna
Joey
Doll
Mr Mclean
“The Tell-Tale Heart” Edgar Allen Poe
Disturbed Man
Old Man
“Forgiveness in Families” Alice Munro
Valerie (Val)
Cameron (Cam)
Haro
The Mother
“The Lamp at Noon” Sinclair Ross
Paul
Ellen
Child
“The Clumsy One” Ernest Buckler
Daniel (smart)
David (strong)
who gives a shit about the friends.
“Harrison Bergeron” Kurt Vonnegut Jr
Hazel
George
Harrison
Diana Moon Glampers
“The Possibility Of Evil” Shirley Jackson
Miss Adela Strangeworth
The Crane’s family
Mrs Harper
Dave Harris
“All the Troubles of the World” Issac Asimov
Ali Othman
Ben Manners
Multivac
Bernard Gulliman
Michael Manner
Joseph Manner
“War” Timothy Findlley
Neil
Bud
Timothy Fendly
Mrs Currie
Dad
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