Applied Communications Spring 2024 Final (open notes)

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the tone of a story?

The overall 'flavor' of the story that is created by the writer's personal style

The effect the writer creates in the reader through their use of language

The attitude the writer displays towards their subject or theme (correct)

The writer's use of literary devices to create a meaningful story

What is an allegory in literature?

A story that uses characters and events to convey a deeper hidden meaning (correct)

A literary device used to create vivid imagery through words

A technique used to create suspense and anticipation in a story

A type of irony that occurs when the reader has more knowledge than the character

What is the purpose of foreshadowing in a story?

To convey a deeper hidden meaning through the use of characters and events

To reveal the writer's personal style and tone

To create a suspenseful atmosphere and motivate the reader to continue reading (correct)

To provide context to current events in a story

What is situational irony?

When there is a contrast between expectations and reality Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a flashback in a story?

To reveal something that happened before the present moment in the narration Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between tone and style in literature?

Tone is the attitude the writer displays towards their subject or theme, while style is the writer's unique voice Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of satire in literature?

To inform and sometimes contain a call to action Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a protagonist in a story?

To face a conflict and overcome it Signup and view all the answers

What is a dynamic character?

A character who changes over time, usually as a result of resolving a conflict or facing a crisis Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of irony in literature?

To express the opposite of the literal meaning of words Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between direct and indirect characterization?

Direct characterization explicitly tells the reader about a character's personality, while indirect characterization shows it through their actions. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of setting in a story?

To create a background for the story and influence the mood. Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical structure of a plot?

Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between first person and third person limited narrative perspectives?

First person narrators are limited to their own thoughts, while third person limited narrators know multiple characters' thoughts. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the climax in a story?

To be the most exciting part of the story and often a turning point. Signup and view all the answers

What is the theme of a literary work?

The author's central message about a topic or subject. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the resolution in a story?

To tie up loose ends and provide a conclusion. Signup and view all the answers

What is the element of a story that refers to the physical location and time of the action?

Setting Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying message or idea the writer expresses through the story?

Theme Signup and view all the answers

Who performs the actions and speaks the dialogue of a story?

Character Signup and view all the answers

What is the element of a story that involves a problem or challenge that drives the story’s action?

Conflict Signup and view all the answers

What is the element of a story that relates to the events that happen?

Plot Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of a story determines who is telling the story?

Point of View Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Literary Devices

Figurative language is a powerful tool used to create vivid imagery through words.
Allegory: a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, often moral or political.
Allusion: a reference to a person, place, event, or work of art that is outside the text itself.
Flashback: a scene that takes the reader back in time from the present moment in the narration.
Foreshadowing: a hint or clue that suggests events that will occur later in the story.
Irony: a contrast between what is expected to happen and what actually happens.
Juxtaposition: the placement of two or more elements side by side to create a comparison or contrast.
Paradox: a statement or situation that seems contradictory or absurd, but may actually be true or have some truth to it.

Point of View (POV)

The perspective from which a story is told.
First-person POV: the narrator is a character within the story.
Second-person POV: the narrator addresses the reader directly.
Third-person POV: an external narrator tells the story.

Satire

The use of humor to mock or ridicule a person, idea, or institution.
Often used to expose or criticize a particular concept or issue.
Can be used to entertain, inform, or even call to action.

Symbolism

The use of objects, colors, or other elements to represent abstract ideas or concepts.
Adds layers of meaning to a work, allowing readers to interpret it at different levels.

Characters

Major characters: vital to the development and resolution of the plot.
Minor characters: less central, but serve to complement the major characters.
Protagonist: the central character(s) in the story.
Antagonist: the character(s) who stands in opposition to the protagonist.
Dynamic characters: change over time.
Static characters: do not change over time.
Round characters: complex personalities with multiple traits.
Flat characters: one-dimensional personalities with a single trait.
Stock characters: stereotypical characters.

Setting

The physical location and time period in which the story takes place.
Can create the background, mood, and context for the story.
Can influence character actions and development.

Plot

Typically consists of five parts: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
Exposition: introduction of characters, setting, and inciting incidents.
Rising action: events leading up to the main action.
Climax: the most exciting or intense part of the story.
Falling action: events following the climax.
Resolution: the conclusion of the story, tying up loose ends.

Narrative Perspective

First-person narrator: a character within the story.
Second-person narrator: addresses the reader directly.
Third-person omniscient narrator: all-knowing, revealing thoughts and feelings of multiple characters.
Third-person objective narrator: describes characters' actions and dialogue, but not their thoughts or feelings.
Third-person limited narrator: reveals the thoughts and feelings of a single character.

Theme

The author's central message about a topic or subject.
Should be expressed in a full sentence, providing a general statement about life, human nature, or the human experience.
Not to be confused with a single word or topic.

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Description

Review the 5 primary elements of a story, including character, setting, plot, and more. Prepare for your ELA Spring 2024 Final exam with this comprehensive study guide.