Literary Terms

events that conclude the plot and “un-knot” the conflict

literature that ridicules people, ideas, customs, or organizations, expose their weaknesses.

the author's attitude towards the subject

using a thing which stands for or means something else.

What is the inciting force in "Lamb to the Slaughter"?

revealed through the eyes of a character who relates story (referring to him/herself as “I”).

the element of plot that keeps the reader wanting to know what happens next.

(static) characters who do not change throughout the story

Laurie is Charles. Charles is Laurie.

occurs when an event in a story turns out the opposite of what would normally be expected

Why does Hal swing across the vine?

character or force against whom the protagonist is struggling in the conflict

central character in a story who faces a problem; the one upon whom the action centers.

a name, action, or description of one object is applied to another to suggest a likeness

What is not ironic in L to S?

What is ironic in "Gift of the Magi"

interruption of the chronological sequence to relate an episode occurred earlier.

What is Kipling's purpose for writing Rikki-Tikki-Tavi?

certain feeling or tone created in a piece of literature

a suggestion/ hint given by the author about something that will take place later in the story

an idea about life expressed in a literary work

time and place in which a piece of literature occurs; may be stated or implied;

In "Lamb to the Slaughter" it is most likely that Mary will get away with the murder.

point of view in literature, narrator sees and knows everything about the characters’ thoughts

events that develop or complicate the conflict and heighten the suspense

Which of the following is an internal conflict?

The word "raggedy" has a positive connotation.

To get Jim a present, what does Della do?

(developing) characters around whom the conflict is developed, who change

characters who do not change throughout the story cters’ thoughts

who is chosen by the author to tell the story

protagonist solves conflict, falling action, events that develop from the climax

Through characterization, readers infer that Rachel from "Eleven" is...

Why does Mary giggle at the end of "L to S"?

Through characterization, the readers learn that Laurie is...

revealed through the author (narrator) who can be in several places at the same time

"Eleven" is written in which point of view?

The red sweater still sitting there like a big red mountain is an example of...

event or situation that initiates the conflict; protagonist is aware of conflict

the techniques an author uses to reveal the personal traits of characters in the story.

Why does Laurie tell stories to his family about Charles?

use of words to say the opposite of what is really meant.

the element of plot that keeps the reader wanting to know what happens next in the story

Which of the following is not a primary character?

What is the theme in the "Gift of the Magi"?

reference to literature, biblical stories, mythology

A mongoose's business in life is to make peace with other animals in the garden.

certain feeling or tone created in a piece of literature

the sequence of related events which make up a story. Each incident has a purpose.

background information ,introduction of setting and character(s)- foreshadowing (?)

when reader or audience knows something the characters don’t know

decisive action or event; turning point; readers understand how conflict will be solved

prose with single conflict; few characters

Which of the following is a type of internal conflict?

Dramatic irony takes place when Mary tells the police that

the voice that is telling a story

Which of the following is not a secondary character?