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JH English 8 LIT Terms Flash Card Deck
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- 1What are the three elements of fiction?Plot: the sequence of events in the story
Character
Setting: Place, time, and atmosphere - 2What is a Protagonist and an example of one?The protagonist is the main character that the story follows. Ex: Kirito from SAO, Shrek from Shrek, Spongebob.
- 3What is an Antagonist and an example of one?The character in conflict with the protagonist, not necessarily bad. Ex: Lord Farquaad from Shrek, that creepy guy from SAO, Squidward.
- 4What is a "Round" character like and an example of one?We know all about round characters, and they are often realistic. Ex: Harry Potter, Ponyboy,
- 5What is a "Flat" character and an example of one?A character we don't know much about, or our knowledge of them is limited to one side. Ex: Indiana Jones, Plankton, James Bond.
- 6What is a "Dynamic" character and an example of one?A character that changes over time. Ex: Dally, Shrek, Anakin Skywalker.
- 7What is a "Static" character and an example of one?A character that doesn't change over the course of the story. Ex: Han Solo, Donkey from Shrek.
- 8What is "point of view"?Point of view is the perspective (view) from which the story is told.
- 9Who is the "narrator"?The person telling the story.
- 10Describe the "First Person" point of view.First Person is the point of view in the character's perspective. This would use words like "I" and include the character's emotions in their point of view. Ex: The Outsiders in Ponyboy's POV
- 11Describe the "Third Person Limited" point of view.This point of view has a narrator that doesn't know everything about the protagonist, like their emotions or thoughts. The narrator has limited knowledge. Ex: Lord of the Rings
- 12Describe the 'Third Person Omniscient" point of view.Sort of like a "God" narrator, because the narrator knows everything about the protagonist, including their feelings. Ex: The book "The Alchemyst"
- 13What is a conflict?A conflict is a clash or struggle between opposing characters or forces, usually the protagonist and something or someone else.
- 14What are the 4 major types of conflicts and examples of them?Character - Self (Spiderman, Rick)
Character v Character (Batman v Superman)
Character v Nature (Hatchet, The Walking Dead)
Character v Society (Hunger Games, The Outsiders) - 15What is "Atmosphere/Mood" and an example of it?The emotional setting of the story; how the story makes the reader feel. Ex: Your Lie in April makes you feel sad.
- 16What is "Foreshadowing" and an example of it?Hints or clues about what is going to happen later in the story. Ex: Operation Survival (turtle story) "Protective armor that helped him camouflage" foreshadows him being a turtle.
- 17What is a "Flashback" and an example of it?When a character thinks back to an event that occurred before the story began. Ex: The Outsiders is all a flashback that Ponyboy is writing for his English teacher.
- 18What is "Suspense" and an example of it?anxiety or apprehension resulting from an uncertain, undecided, or mysterious situation. Ex: The Outsiders court scene.
- 19What is "Irony" and an example of it?When there is a surprising difference between what is expected to happen and what actually happens. Ex: Sniper story: the guy killed his brother and didn't know.
- 20What is "Symbolism" and an example of it?Two meanings, a literal meaning and a figurative. A dove could mean it is literally a bird but has a universal symbol for peace.
- 21What is the "Theme" and an example of it?The deeper meaning of a story; what the story shows us about life or human nature. Ex: Operation Survival teaches us about life being unpredictable.
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- English Literary terms from the "LITERARY TERMS" booklet.
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