English 12-Short Story – Flashcards
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Character
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The representation of a person in a story.
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Characterization
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The way in which an author portrays a character to the reader.
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Protagonist
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The leading or principle figure in a work. The protagonist and antagonist are generally rivals, enemies, or foils.
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Antagonist
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The character or force that is the rival, opponent, or enemy of the principle character, or protagonist, in a work.
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Round Character
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A character that has many characteristics. Lots of detail.
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Flat Character
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A character that has one or a few characteristics. Not much detail.
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Static Character
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A character that does not undergo a change in character throughout the story.
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Dynamic Character
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A character that changes through the course of the story.
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Stock Character
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A conventional character; stereotype. Stock characters people literary works as the allegorical personifications in ancient morality plays to immediately recognizable characters in modern drama, such as the meddling in-laws or the studious "nerd."
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Stereotypical Character
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A character who is a cliche.
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Direct Presentation
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Author provide commentary about a character-appearance, motivation.
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Indirect Presentation
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Character is interpreted through actions and dialogue.
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Plot
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The pattern of events in a story.
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Rising Action
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The events leading up to the climax.
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Climax
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The highest point in the story. Often times the most suspenseful.
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Anti-Climax
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The result of something is disappointing.
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Falling Action
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The events after the climax which brings everything to a close.
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Denouement
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French for "untying," the plot's unraveling, clarification, or solution. the term implies an ingenious, satisfying outcome of the main dilemma, as well as an explanation of the minor plot complications.
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Resolution
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How the conflict is dealt with.
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Foreshadowing
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Author drops clues about plot development.
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Flashback
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Jumping back chronologically to provide information.
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Surprise Ending
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An ending that isn't anticipated.
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Intermediate Ending
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The central conflict is not resolved.
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Suspense
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The feeling of nervousness and a build up of emotion.
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Internal Conflict
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The type of conflict a character has within them self.
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External Conflict
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An apposing force against the character outside of the character.
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Limited Omniscient Point of View
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The thoughts and ideas of one character is given.
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Omniscient Point of View
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The thoughts of all characters are given.
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Objective Point of View
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None of the characters' thoughts are revealed and the reader is left to infer.
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First Person Point of View
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Narration using I, Me...etc.
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Setting
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The place and time a story takes place.
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Atmosphere
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General feeling of a piece of writing; emotional words are often used. eg. scary, suspenseful
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Tone
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Author's attitude towards subject; uses emotion.
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Mood
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Feeling created by author's word choice.
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Symbols
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Things that represent something else.
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Symbolism
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Things that happen or objects in a story that provide a deeper meaning.
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Theme
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The "lesson" or piece of knowledge to be taken away from a story.
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Argumentative Essay
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Asserts that a particular theory or opinion is correct or more truthful than other perspectives.
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Descriptive Essay
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Provides details, including sensory ones, to illustrate a point.
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Formal Essay
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Writing is impersonal, systematic, and often has a serious tone.
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Informal Essay
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A more relaxed, personal form expression, may use humour.
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Personal Essay
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Focuses on subjective experiences or personal perspectives.
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Expository Essay
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Tries to explain something.
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Persuasive Essay
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Tries to convince a reader, using logic and reason.
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Compare and Contrast
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Look for similarities and differences.
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Pro and Con Argument
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Ideas both for and against a particular topic are addressed.
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Case Study
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A single event or instance is examined in depth.
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Cause and Effect
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Organizing information so problem is identified first, including its cause, and the subsequent outcome.
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Anecdotal Evidence
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Using short narratives or hearsay to support a point.
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Expert Testimony
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Comments on a topic are provided by a subject matter expert.
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Historical Reference
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An allusion to an event that previously took place. eg. Waterloo, 9/11
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Statistically Evidence
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Using numeric principles to support a theory; need to understand reliability and validity.
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Chronological Order
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The order-time order-beginning, middle, end. No flashback.
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Climatic Order
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Building from least important to most important information.
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Bias
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A preference or dislike of something; a personal belief or stance.
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Cliche
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A metaphor, simile, or expression that is overused and unoriginal.
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Colloquialism
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An expression that is found in informal situations or in particular regions.
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Diction
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Word choice; a more sophisticated use of language is considered a "high level" of diction.
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Formal Language
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Elevated, uses a high level of diction
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Informal Language
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Conversational, relaxed
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Jargon
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Specialized language of a particular subject
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Parallelism
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Using words, phrases, sentences, or ideas that are similar in structure
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Rhetorical Question
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A question asked for dramatic effect and for which no answer is expected form the audience.
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Slang
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Words that are commonly used but not acknowledged as correct English. eg. calling an old car a "beater"
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Understatement
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Lessening or minimizing the importance of what is being said
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Audience
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the group a writer is directing her work toward. Impacts language and formality
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Purpose
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The goal or outcomes being sought by a writer
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Author of "Hills Like White Elephants"
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Ernest Hemingway
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Plot in "Hills Like White Elephants"
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-Couple sit and discuss their lifestyle -Jig looks at the fertile side of the river and talks about having everything -train is about to arrive, no clear decision -intermediate ending
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Characterization in "Hills Like White Elephants"
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The American -doesn't seem to care about anything doesn't want any change or responsibility. The girl "Jig"-pet name/nickname -dependent, slightly immature
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Conflict in "Hills Like White Elephants"
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-She's pregnant, he wants her to abort it. -What each wants from the relationship is different
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Symbolism in "Hills Like White Elephants"
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"white elephant"- burden that is valuable, yet costly Ebro River- Station side is black and barren Train Station-junction-couple is also metaphorically at a crossroads Licorice-looks inviting but not everyone's favourite Other side of river, field of grain, trees-not where they are, but where she'd life to be?
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Point of View in "Hills Like White Elephants"
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-3rd person -objective
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Setting in "Hills Like White Elephants"
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-Spain -Train junction -1920s
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Theme in "Hills Like White Elephants"
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-Hard choice in life must be faced -Relationships don't always turn out well
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Author of "Say Yes"
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Tobias Wolff
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Plot in "Say Yes"
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-whether or not blacks and whites can get married -would you marry me if I were the same person but black-no -he changes his mind; she has him turn the light off
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Characterization in "Say Yes"
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dynamic character-comes to appreciate his wife?
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Conflict in "Say Yes"
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Is love unconditional Internal
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Point of View in "Say Yes"
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Limited omnicient the husband
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Setting in "Say Yes"
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Kitchen, suburban house possibly southern California late 20th century
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Theme in "Say Yes"
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Love is unconditional
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Symbolism in "Say Yes"
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-the water/cutlery -cleaning the kitchen-reverting to beginning
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Author of "Yours"
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Robison, Mary
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Plot in "Yours"
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-age difference between couple revealed -Allison begins to die -she has Clark so she doesn't die alone -Allison askes Clark to help her carve pumpkins -Clark says her pumpkins are better -wants to tell Allison that having talents can lead to a frustrating life
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Conflict in "Yours"
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-negative attitudes towards age difference
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Symbolism in "Yours"
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-time of day-transition to night-death -jack o' lateen-keeps evil spirits away -Hallowe'en-festival of the dead
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Point of View in "Yours"
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mostly objective and transitions to limited omniscient
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Setting in "Yours"
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-Autumn/Hallowe'en -evening/twilight -Virginia-back porch
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Theme in "Yours"
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shouldn't judge others if people are happy, who are we to judge?
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Characterization in "Yours"
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Clark-complacent, supportive Allison-helpful, caring
