Literary Elements and Plot Structure

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What is the sequence of events in a story referred to as?

  • Plot (correct)
  • Setting
  • Conflict
  • Theme

What part of the plot involves the characters and setting being introduced?

  • Exposition (correct)
  • Climax
  • Rising Action
  • Falling Action

Which part of the plot is characterized by the most intense interest and key events?

  • Climax (correct)
  • Falling Action
  • Rising Action
  • Exposition

In what type of conflict does the struggle occur within the main character themselves?

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What is the role of the antagonist in a story?

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Which technique involves the author giving hints about what might happen in the story?

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What perspective involves the narrator being a character in the story?

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Which term describes when an author interrupts the story to reference an earlier incident?

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Which method is NOT used by an author to characterize a character?

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What term describes a fixed generalized idea about a character or situation?

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Which literary device uses exaggerated statements to emphasize a point?

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What does the tone of a literary work refer to?

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Which of the following is an example of verbal irony?

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What is the literary term for the concrete details that appeal to the senses?

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Which of the following statements is true about a metaphor?

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What is the definition of connotation in relation to words?

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Which of the following is an example of a collective noun?

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What type of pronoun replaces the noun in a sentence?

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Which question is an adjective designed to answer?

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What is the function of an action verb in a sentence?

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Which of the following pronouns is an example of a demonstrative pronoun?

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Which of these pronouns is classified under the objective case for the 2nd person?

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What type of noun is 'Coca-Cola' considered?

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Which question does NOT pertain to what an adjective typically answers?

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What is the primary function of a linking verb in a sentence?

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Which of the following is an example of a common helping verb?

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What role does an adverb play in a sentence?

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Which of the following best describes a preposition?

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Which of these verbs can function as both an action verb and a linking verb?

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Which word group does NOT fit the definition of a common preposition?

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What is the role of a conjunction in a sentence?

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Which of the following adverbs indicates frequency?

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What defines a simple sentence?

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Which of the following sentences is an example of a compound sentence?

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Which sentence correctly illustrates a complex sentence?

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How is a compound-complex sentence defined?

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What can a simple sentence include beyond a single independent clause?

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Which of the following best describes a dependent clause?

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Identify the sentence structure of 'The dog howled although he was well fed.'

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Which of the following sentences exemplifies the use of a semicolon correctly in a compound sentence?

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What is the primary characteristic of an independent clause?

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Which of the following sentences accurately combines two independent clauses using a coordinating conjunction?

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What is typically not included when using a subordinating conjunction to combine two independent clauses?

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Which of the following is an example of a subordinating conjunction?

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In the sentence 'The cat climbed the tree, but he could not get down,' which part serves as a coordinating conjunction?

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Which of the following correctly describes a dependent clause?

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What is the function of a coordinating conjunction in a sentence?

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Which of the following best explains how to properly combine independent clauses?

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What is the primary function of a dependent clause?

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Which of the following sentences contains a dependent clause?

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Which sentence is an example of a complex sentence?

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How are restrictive and nonrestrictive clauses different?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of noun clauses?

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What role does the dependent clause play in the sentence, 'Although it is raining, we will go out'?

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Which dependent clause is functioning as an adverb clause in a sentence?

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What is the term for clauses that give essential information about nouns?

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What is the function of a semicolon in connecting independent clauses?

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Which of the following sentences correctly uses a semicolon with a transition?

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What describes a dependent clause?

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How can you make a dependent clause into a complete sentence?

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What happens when a dependent clause is placed before an independent clause?

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Which of the following pairs of clauses are both independent clauses?

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Flashcards

Plot

The sequence of events in a story.

Exposition

The introduction of characters, setting, and the initial plot.

Rising Action

Events leading to the climax, building tension and interest.

Climax

The most dramatic and intense part of a story, where the conflict reaches its peak.

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Falling Action

The events following the climax, where the tension decreases.

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Resolution

The conclusion of the story, where loose ends are tied up.

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Conflict

The problem or struggle that the characters face in a story.

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Protagonist

The main character in a story, often the hero or protagonist.

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Theme

The central message or insight about life revealed through the events of a story. It's what the author wants you to learn.

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Symbol

A person, place, event, or object that has a meaning beyond its literal meaning, suggesting deeper ideas or concepts.

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Stereotype

A fixed and generalized idea about a character or situation, often based on stereotypes.

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Verbal Irony

When what is said is the opposite of what is meant, creating a humorous or ironic effect.

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Irony of Situation

When the outcome of a situation is the complete opposite of what is expected, creating surprise or amusement.

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Inference

A reasonable conclusion drawn from hints or information provided by the author, requiring the reader to think critically.

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Imagery

The use of concrete sensory details that appeal to the five senses, creating vivid images in the reader's mind.

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Noun

A word that names a person, place, animal, thing, or idea.

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Pronoun

A word that takes the place of a noun.

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Adjective

A word that modifies (describes) a noun or pronoun. It tells which one, what kind, how many, and how much.

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Verb

A word that expresses action or a state of being.

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Proper Noun

A noun that refers to a specific person, place, or thing.

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Common Noun

A noun that refers to a general category of people, places, or things.

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Demonstrative Pronoun

A pronoun that refers to a specific person, place, or thing.

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Interrogative Pronoun

A pronoun that asks a question.

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Action verbs

A verb that shows action.

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Linking verbs

A verb that connects the subject to a word that describes or renames it. It doesn't show action.

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Both Way Verbs

Verbs that can be used as either linking verbs or action verbs depending on the sentence.

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Helping Verbs

Words that help the main verb express action or make a statement.

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Prepositions

Words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence.

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Prepositional Phrases

A phrase consisting of a preposition and its object.

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Conjunctions

Words that join words or groups of words.

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Simple Sentence

A sentence with one independent clause, containing a subject and a verb. It does not include dependent clauses or other simple sentences.

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Compound Sentence

A sentence with two or more independent clauses joined by a comma and coordinating conjunction (and, but, or, nor, for, yet, so), a semicolon, or a comma when the clauses are items in a series.

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Complex Sentence

A sentence with one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. Dependent clauses are introduced by subordinating conjunctions or relative pronouns.

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Compound-Complex Sentence

A sentence combining a compound sentence and a complex sentence. It has two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

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Independent Clause

A clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence and expresses a complete thought.

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Dependent Clause

A clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and does not express a complete thought. It relies on an independent clause for its meaning.

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Subordinating Conjunctions

Words that introduce dependent clauses and show the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause.

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Subject

The part of a sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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Combining Independent Clauses

When two independent clauses are combined with a comma and a coordinating conjunction, forming a complete sentence.

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Semicolon

A semicolon is used to connect two independent clauses that are closely related in idea.

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Transition

A transition is a word or phrase like 'however,' 'therefore,' or 'meanwhile.' It connects two independent clauses and shows the relationship between their ideas.

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Semicolon with a Transition

A semicolon can be used to connect two independent clauses if one contains a transition word or phrase with a comma.

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Completing a Dependent Clause

Dependent clauses can be added to make a complete sentence by attaching them with a comma and an independent clause.

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Reversing Clauses

Dependent clauses can be placed before the independent clause. In this case, no comma is necessary.

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Study Notes

Plot

  • Plot is the sequence of events in a story.
  • Five parts of a plot:
    • Exposition: The author introduces characters and setting, and begins to tell the plot.
    • Rising Action: The author develops characters and tells events leading to the climax. Reader interest builds (rising action).
    • Climax: The most intense part of the story where the author reveals "what happened." Knowing this part often ruins a story or movie.
    • Falling Action: The author ends the story by showing how the characters were affected or changed.
    • Resolution: The final part of the story, also called the final outcome.

Conflict

  • Conflict is the problem to be resolved in a story.
  • Internal Conflict: A struggle between the main character and themselves (internal conflict).
  • External Conflict: A struggle between the main character and other characters or nature.
  • Most stories have elements of both internal and external conflict.

Literary Devices

  • Literary devices are used in all types of literature.
  • Connotation: The emotional or cultural meaning of a word.
  • Denotation: The dictionary definition of a word.
  • Hyperbole: Exaggerated statement.
  • Imagery: Concrete details appealing to senses.
  • Inference: Intelligent conclusions from provided hints.
  • Verbal Irony: Saying the opposite of what is meant (sarcasm).
  • Irony of Situation: Events contrary to expectations.
  • Stereotype: Fixed idea about a character or situation.
  • Symbol: A person, place, event, or object with deeper meaning.
  • Theme: The central idea or insight into life in a story.
  • Tone: The author's attitude towards a subject.
  • Mood: The overall feeling in a literary work.

Protagonist and Antagonist

  • Protagonist: The main character or characters in a story, often the "good guys".
  • Antagonist: The character or characters who threaten or try to harm the protagonist.

Story Techniques

  • Foreshadowing: Hints given to suggest future events.
  • Flashback: Interruption to describe earlier events.
  • Suspense: Building tension about what will happen.
  • Surprise Ending: An unexpected conclusion to a story.

Point of View

  • Point of View: The author's chosen narrator.
  • First Person Narration: The narrator is a character in the story (using pronouns like I, me, mine).
  • Third Person Narration: The narrator is outside the story (using pronouns like he, she, they).

Characterization

  • Characterization: Methods used by the author to show the reader the characters.
    • Physical description
    • Personality
    • Speech
    • Behavior
    • Opinions of other characters regarding the character
    • Character thoughts and feelings

Setting

  • Setting: Time and place of a story.

Figurative Language

  • Simile: Comparing unlike things using "like" or "as."
  • Metaphor: Comparing unlike things directly.
  • Personification: Giving human qualities to non-human things.

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