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What type of conflict involves a character struggling with their own thoughts and feelings?

  • Character vs. Nature
  • Character vs. Society
  • Internal Conflict (correct)
  • External Conflict

Pathos is a literary device used to make the reader feel anger towards a character or event.

False (B)

What is the literary device where an author provides hints about future events?

foreshadowing

When a character says one thing but means the opposite, it is called ______ irony.

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Match the following plot structure terms with their descriptions:

<p>Exposition = The beginning of the story that introduces the setting and characters Climax = The turning point or most exciting part of the story Resolution = The end of the story, where conflicts are resolved Rising Action = The events that occur after the exposition that build the conflict</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a story has a suspenseful feeling, which element is being used by the author?

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A symbol in literature can only be a physical object.

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What is the central message or idea an author conveys through a story?

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Flashcards

External Conflict

A struggle between a character and an outside force, including other people, nature, society, or supernatural elements.

Internal Conflict

A struggle within a character's own mind, often involving conflicting desires, beliefs, or emotions.

Foreshadowing

A clue or hint placed by the author to suggest a future event in the story.

Theme

The main message or central idea the author aims to convey through the story.

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Symbol

Anything that represents something else, often an abstract idea symbolized through an object.

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Situational Irony

When something unexpected or opposite of what's expected happens in a story.

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Verbal Irony

When a character says something but means the opposite.

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Tone

The author's attitude toward the subject of the story.

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Study Notes

Short Story Analysis Study Notes

  • Protagonist vs. Antagonist: Identifying the main character (protagonist) and the character(s) opposing them (antagonist) is crucial for understanding the story's conflict.

  • Types of Conflict:

    • Internal Conflict: A struggle within a character (e.g., character vs. self).
    • External Conflict: A struggle between a character and an outside force:
      • Character vs. Character(s)
      • Character vs. Nature
      • Character vs. Society
      • Character vs. Supernatural
  • Pathos: A literary device used to evoke pity, compassion, or sympathy in the reader toward a character or event.

  • Foreshadowing: Hints or clues in a story that suggest future events, helping readers anticipate what might happen.

  • Irony: A contrast between expectation and reality.

    • Situational Irony: An event occurs that is the opposite of what is expected.
    • Verbal Irony: A character says something that means the opposite of what is literally stated (often sarcasm).
  • Theme: The central message or main idea the author conveys through the story's events and characters.

  • Symbol: Something tangible (object, animal, person) representing an abstract idea or concept. Examples: A red rose symbolizes love; a raven symbolizes death.

  • Ironic Twist: A surprising ending that is the opposite of what is expected.

  • Tone vs. Mood:

    • Tone: The author's attitude toward the story's subject matter (e.g., suspenseful, humorous, serious).
    • Mood: The emotional feeling a reader experiences while reading the story. The author creates the tone; the reader experiences the mood.
  • Plot Structure Diagram:

    • Exposition: Introduces characters, setting, and basic situation.
    • Rising Action: Events leading to the climax.
    • Climax: The turning point of the story, the most intense moment.
    • Falling Action/Denouement: Events following the climax, leading to resolution.
    • Resolution: The final outcome and conclusion of the story.
    • Inciting Incident: The event that initiates the plot.
  • Figurative Language: Various literary devices to create imagery and meaning beyond literal interpretation.

    • Metaphor: A direct comparison of unlike things without using "like" or "as."
    • Simile: A comparison of unlike things using "like" or "as."
    • Hyperbole: An extreme exaggeration.
    • Alliteration: Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
    • Allusion: A reference to a historical or literary figure, event, or place.

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