Define this conflict type: Individual vs. Machine

Struggling against a type of technology.

The highest point of action in a story

Define Static Character

A character who does not change

a reference to something well-known

something that represents a bigger idea

Identify this type of conflict: Individual vs. Supernatural

Struggling against elements that are out of the ordinary.

The central character in a work of fiction

Perspective from which the story is told

Using humor to criticize society

Define this type of conflict: Individual vs. Society

Overcoming struggle with other people’s rules

When someone says 1 thing but means something else

A comparison of two things to explain or clarify

The story continues to progress. The conflict intensifies

When a reader is aware of information but characters are not

A typical character that represents human nature

Define this conflict type: Individual vs. Individual

Overcoming struggle with other people’s rules

Define Characterization

The technique used to develop characters in a work

The writer's attitude toward the subject

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1
Define Theme
The highest point of a story
The loose ends are tied up
The main idea of a story
The story ends
2
Define this conflict type: Individual vs. Self
An internal struggle
Overcoming struggle with other people’s rules
Overcoming natural elements
Protagonist vs. Antagonist
3
Define Conflict
Anything made up.
The main idea in a story
Loose ends are tied up
A struggle between opposing forces
4
Define Antagonist
The force causing the protagonist conflict
The central character in a work of fiction
The writer's attitude toward a subject
A character who is fully developed
5
Define Diction
A writer's choice of words
A typical character used to represent human nature
Sarcasm
Something that represents something else
6
What does a major theme in “Lamb to the Slaughter” revolve around?
Gender Roles
Love
Murder
Hate
7
Define this conflict type: Individual vs. Machine
Struggling to defeat fate.
Overcoming natural elements.
Internal struggle
Struggling against a type of technology.
8
Define this type of conflict: Individual vs. Destiny
Struggling to defeat fate.
Struggling against elements that are out of the ordinary.
Overcoming natural elements.
An internal struggle
9
In Lamb, why does Mary go to see Sam?
She needs groceries for dinner
She loves Sam
She can’t stand to see Patrick
To have an alibi
10
Define this type of conflict: Individual vs. Nature
Struggling against elements that are out of the ordinary.
Overcoming natural elements.
Overcoming struggle with other people’s rules.
Protagonist vs. Antagonist
11
Define Fiction
Opening of the story. Characters and setting are introduced.
Anything made up or imagined.
The conflict is resolved
The main idea in a literary work
12
Define Climax
The main idea in a literary work
A struggle between opposing forces
The highest point of action in a story
The conflict begins to wrap up
13
Define Dynamic Character
Someone who does change
A character with little information
Someone who does not change
A well known character
14
Define Static Character
The person pushing against the protagonist
A character who undergoes changes
A character who does not change
A two-dimensional character
15
Define Allusion
The writer's choice of words
a reference to something well-known
Sarcasm
using humor to criticize society
16
Define Symbol
A typical character that represents human nature
something that represents a bigger idea
A comparison of 2 things
A writer's choice of words
17
Identify this type of conflict: Individual vs. Supernatural
Struggling against a type of technology.
Struggling against elements that are out of the ordinary.
Protagonist vs. Antagonist
An internal struggle
18
Define Resolution
The story is over.
The highest point of a story
The conflict is resolved
The story begins to wrap up
19
Define Protagonist
A character who does not change
How the writer feels about the story
The character pushing against the main character
The central character in a work of fiction
20
Point of View
Perspective from which the story is told
Puppy
Central Character
Writer's attitude toward his subject
21
Define Satire
A writer's choice of words
Sarcasm
A reference to an even which is well known.
Using humor to criticize society
22
Mary’s husband had indicated that he is
lying to her
teasing her
leaving her
abusing her
23
What type of irony is shown when the cops say the murder weapon is “right under [their]noses”
Situational
Literal
Verbal
Dramatic
24
Define Denouement
The conflict begins to wrap up
Loose ends are tied up
Opening of the story. Characters and setting are introduced
A struggle between opposing forces
25
Define Situational Irony
Sarcasm
Something unexpected happens
An object represents something bigger
Reader knows something characters don't
26
Define this type of conflict: Individual vs. Society
Overcoming struggle with other people’s rules
Struggling against elements that are out of the ordinary.
Protagonist vs. Antagonist
Struggling against a type of technology.
27
Define Verbal Irony
Something unexpected happens
Knowing something characters do not
When someone says 1 thing but means something else
Multiple puppies
28
Define Round Character
No change
Change
2-deminsonal
Fully developed
29
Define Flat Character
Main Character
a more fully developed character
a character who undergoes change
a two-dimensional character
30
Define Analogy
A comparison of two things to explain or clarify
A typical character used to represent human nature
A writer's choice of words
Using an object to represent something else
31
Define Rising Action
The highest point of action in a story
The story continues to progress. The conflict intensifies
Opening of the story. Characters and setting are introduced
Anything made up or imagined.
32
What is Mary Maloney doing at the beginning of the story Lamb to the Slaughter?
Sewing
Watching television
Crying
Singing
33
Dramatic Irony
When you expect something to happen/ something else happens
You say 1 thing but mean something else
When a reader is aware of information but characters are not
The use of a noun that represents something bigger
34
Define Archetype
A reference to something well known
A typical character that represents human nature
A technique to criticizes society through humor
Sarcasm
35
Define this conflict type: Individual vs. Individual
Overcoming struggle with other people’s rules
Struggling against a type of technology
Struggling to defeat fate.
Protagonist vs. Antagonist
36
What “shocks” Mary when she returns from the store?
Someone had poisoned the waterhole
Supper is ready
Patrick is dead
The police are there
37
Define Falling Action
The conflict begins to wrap up
The main idea of a stroy
loose ends are tied up
The story begins to wrap up
38
Define Characterization
The perspective from which the story is told
a two-dimensional character
The writer's attitude toward his subject
The technique used to develop characters in a work
39
Define Tone
Technique used to help develop a character
The writer's attitude toward the subject
The central character
The perspective from which a story is told
40
Define Exposition
The conflict begins to wrap up
Anything made up or imagined.
Loose ends are tied up
Opening of the story

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