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14 Cards in this Set
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Dramatic Irony |
When the audience is aware of something that the characters in the story are not aware of |
Aware |
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Situational Irony |
When one event is expected to occur but the opposite happens |
Expected |
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Motif |
An image, sound, action, or other figure that has a symbolic significance and contributes towards the development of the theme. |
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Tone |
An attitude of a writer towards a subject of audience |
Attitude |
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Conflict |
A struggle between opposing forces. |
Problem |
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Indirect Characterization |
The revelation of characteristics, feelings, or viewpoints of a character using the actions of the character. |
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Direct Characterization |
Occurs when the author explains in full view what the personality traits of the character are |
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Suprise Ending |
An unexpected, shocking moment that occurs at the end of the story |
Unexpected |
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Mood |
The reader's emotions towards the subject |
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Suspense |
The intense feeling that an audience goes through while waiting for the outcome of certain ideas. |
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Theme |
The author's central idea or message |
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Point of View |
The author's perspective towards the story. |
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Setting |
Where the story takes place |
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Symbolism |
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities |
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