Prose and Potery Test

Prose

Ordinary language used in writing, not in a poetic or song form

Point of View

The perspective from which a story is narrated, including the narrator's position in relation to the events and characters

FIRST PERSON

Narration from the perspective of a character within the story, using 'I' and 'me' to convey personal experiences and thoughts

THIRD PERSON OBJECTIVE

Narration that presents the story from an external, observer-like perspective, reporting only what can be seen and heard without delving into characters' thoughts

THIRD PERSON LIMITED OMNISCIENT

Narration that focuses on the thoughts and feelings of a single character, providing insight into their perspective while maintaining an external viewpoint for other characters

THIRD PERSON OMNISCIENT

Narration that provides insight into the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters, offering a comprehensive view of the story's events and characters

PLOT

The carefully constructed sequence of events that make up the storyline in a narrative

PLOTLESS SHORT STORY

A short story that lacks a traditional conflict or resolution, focusing on character description rather than a structured plot

IN MEDIA RES

A narrative technique that begins a story in the middle of the plot's action, often using flashbacks to provide context

FRAME STORY

A larger story that contains within it one or more smaller stories, providing a framework for the narrative

CONFLICT

The interplay between opposing elements, such as the protagonist versus themselves, others, or the environment, driving the story's tension and development

SETTING

The time and place in which the events of a literary work take place, influencing the story's atmosphere and characters

FORESHADOWING

A literary device that hints at or suggests events or outcomes that will occur later in the story, building anticipation and tension

FLASHBACK

An interruption in the chronological sequence of a narrative to present a scene or event from the past, providing context or insight into the story

EXPOSITION

The part of a story that provides background information on the characters, setting, and initial conflict, setting the stage for the narrative

COMPLICATION

A situation or event that makes the plot more complex, developing the story's conflict and driving the narrative forward

TECHNICAL CLIMAX

The turning point in the plot where the outcome is determined, leading to the resolution of the story's central conflict

DRAMATIC CLIMAX

The point of greatest interest or intensity in the story, often marking a significant turning point or revelation

RESOLUTION

The events following the technical climax that work out the final decision or outcome of the story, providing closure and tying up loose ends

CONCLUSION

The final event or outcome of a story's plot, bringing the narrative to a close and often providing a sense of resolution

SITUATIONAL IRONY

A literary device where the outcome of a situation is the opposite of what was expected, often creating surprise or humor

VERBAL IRONY

A statement in which the speaker's intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning of the words, often used for sarcasm or humor

DRAMATIC IRONY

A literary technique where the reader possesses knowledge that the characters do not, creating tension or suspense in the narrative

CHARACTERIZATION

The method used to create and develop characters in a work of fiction, including their traits, motivations, and interactions

MOTIVATION

The reason or explanation behind a character's thoughts, feelings, actions, or speech, driving their behavior and decisions within the story

PROTAGONIST

The central character in a story who drives the plot forward and is often the primary focus of the narrative

ANTAGONIST

The principal opponent or adversary of the protagonist, creating conflict and obstacles for the central character

FOIL CHARACTER

A character who contrasts with a more important character, highlighting particular qualities or traits through their differences

STOCK CHARACTER

A character based on common literary or social stereotypes, often recognizable and predictable in their behavior

ROUND CHARACTER

A well-described and complex character with fully revealed thoughts, actions, and motivations, often evolving throughout the story

FLAT CHARACTER

An underdeveloped character in a story, lacking depth and complexity, often serving a specific purpose within the narrative

DYNAMIC CHARACTER

A character who undergoes significant internal change or growth throughout the course of the story, often as a result of the plot's events

STATIC CHARACTER

A character who remains unchanged and resists personal development or growth throughout the narrative, maintaining consistent traits and behaviors

TONE

The author's attitude or emotional expression towards the characters, events, or audience within the narrative, shaping the overall mood and atmosphere

ATMOSPHERE

The general feeling or mood established by the setting, events, and overall tone of a story, influencing the reader's emotional response

MOOD

The reader's emotional state and overall feeling while engaging with a text, influenced by the narrative's atmosphere, tone, and events

DICTION

The careful selection and use of words and phrases in speech or writing, shaping the style, tone, and overall impact of the narrative

SYNTAX

The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences and coherent structures within a literary work, influencing the flow and rhythm of the writing

THEME

The central idea or underlying message that a literary work conveys about life, society, or human nature, often explored through various elements of the narrative

NARRATIVE

A long story told in verse form, often involving characters and a sequence of events, providing a detailed account of events and experiences

LYRIC

A brief, personal poem that expresses emotions, thoughts, and observations, often utilizing sound devices, rhythm, and vivid imagery

BALLAD

A narrative poem that is meant to be sung, combining elements of both lyric and narrative poetry to tell a story through verse

FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE

Words or phrases that go beyond their literal meaning to create vivid and imaginative descriptions, often using metaphors, similes, and personification

SYMBOL

An object, person, or concept that represents something beyond its literal meaning, often carrying deeper significance within the narrative

MOTIF

A recurring element or theme with symbolic significance within a literary work, contributing to the overall meaning and depth of the narrative

ALLITERATION

The repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words or syllables, creating a musical or rhythmic effect in the writing

Ally asked Adam about Apples

CONSONANCE

The repetition of consonant sounds within or at the end of words, creating a harmonious and melodic effect in the writing

ASSONANCE

The repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words, adding musicality and rhythm to the writing

“His tender heir might bear his memory” (William Shakespeare, “Sonnet 1”). The “eh” sound in “tender,” “heir,” “bear,” and “memory”

ONOMATOPOEIA

The use of words that imitate the sounds they describe, creating a sensory and auditory experience for the reader

REPETITION

The deliberate reuse of words, phrases, or sounds within a poem, emphasizing key ideas or creating a rhythmic effect

STANZA

A group of lines forming a unit within a poem, often separated by a space and sharing a common pattern of meter and rhyme

ENJAMBMENT

The continuation of a sentence or clause across line breaks within a poem, creating a sense of fluidity and natural flow in the writing. The lines of potery continue onto more than one lines

END-STOPPED LINES

Lines of poetry in which both the grammatical structure and sense reach completion at the end, often marked by punctuation

CAESURA

A pause or interruption within a line of verse, often indicated by punctuation, creating a rhythmic and dramatic effect in the writing

METER

The regularized pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in poetry, creating a rhythmic structure and flow within the verse

FOOT

The basic unit of meter in poetry, consisting of a specific pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables

PERFECT RHYME

A rhyme in which the accented vowel sounds and all succeeding sounds are identical, creating a clear and harmonious rhyme scheme

couplet

two line stanza

triplet

three line stanza

quatrain

4 line stanza

quintet

5 line stanza

sestet

6 line stanza

septet

7 line stanza

octave

8 line stanza

iambic foot

u / (unstressed, stressed) *

trochaic foot

/ u (stressed, unstressed) *

spondaic foot

/ /

pyrrhic foot

u u

anapestic foot

u u /

dactylic foot

/ u u

monometer

1 foot per line

dimeter

2 foot per line

trimeter

3 feet

tetrameter

4 feet per line *

pentameter

5 feet per line *

hexameter

6 feet per line

heptameter

7 feet per line

octameter

8 feet per line