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Flashcards by Braden Papa, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Braden Papa
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| Question | Answer |
| What are the three elements of fiction? | Plot: the sequence of events in the story Character Setting: Place, time, and atmosphere |
| What 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. |
| What 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. |
| What 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, |
| What 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. |
| What is a "Dynamic" character and an example of one? | A character that changes over time. Ex: Dally, Shrek, Anakin Skywalker. |
| What 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. |
| What is "point of view"? | Point of view is the perspective (view) from which the story is told. |
| Who is the "narrator"? | The person telling the story. |
| Describe 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 |
| Describe 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 |
| Describe 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" |
| What is a conflict? | A conflict is a clash or struggle between opposing characters or forces, usually the protagonist and something or someone else. |
| What 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) |
| What 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. |
| What 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. |
| What 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. |
| What is "Suspense" and an example of it? | anxiety or apprehension resulting from an uncertain, undecided, or mysterious situation. Ex: The Outsiders court scene. |
| What 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. |
| What 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. |
| What 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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