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time, location, background, environment
setting
process by which a writer reveals character
characterization
choice and arrangement of interrelated events within a work of fiction
plot
perspective from which a work of fiction is told
point of view
introduces the characters and setting
exposition
universal idea that is the author's message
theme
struggle that develops out of the interplay between two opposing forces
conflict
the good guy
protagonist
the bad guy
antagonist
place in the story where the conflict is established
causal action
obstacles that hinder solving the conflict
complication
the conflict is resolved
climax
everything that happens after the climax
denouement/resolution
narrator tells the story using 1st person pronouns and doesn't participate in the story's events (very rare)
1st person observer
narrator tells the story using 1st person pronouns and does participate in the story's events
1st person participant
narrator tells the story using 3rd person pronouns and presents the inner thoughts and reactions of all major characters
3rd person omniscient
narrator tells the story using 3rd person pronouns and presents the inner thoughts and reactions of only one character
3rd person limited
players in a work of fiction
characters
one or more ______ usually occurs in novels, but seldom in a short story
subplot
combination of syntax, diction, tone, etc, that is unique to an author
style
in setting, an example would be 9 am on a Saturday
time
in setting, an example would be room 114 at Plattsmouth High School
location
in setting, an example would be dark, stormy, trees in even rows, racial prejudice
environment
in setting, an example would be fear of potatoes, due to being pelted with them every day after school
background
type of character whose primary purpose is to be contrasted with other characters
foil
type of character about whom too little information is known. This character is often a stereotype.
flat
type of character about whom enough information is presented to give them fully developed, complex three dimensional personalities
round
character who fails to change in any significant way
static
character who changes in a significant way
dynamic
this is the only internal conflict
character vs. self
an external conflict--two people fighting
character vs. character
an external conflict--the main character is trying to avoid being sucked into a tornado
character vs. nature
an external conflict--the main character is being chased by a potato throwing ghost
character vs. supernatural/paranormal
an external conflict--the main character is fighting against an evil government
character vs. society
Have you studied enough for your final?
probably not, and I should go through these flashcards again