English Final 2 Flashcards
(80 cards)
What is an allusion?
A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art.
Who is the antagonist in a story?
The character or force that opposes the protagonist.
Define a flat character.
A simple character with only one or two traits.
What defines a round character?
A well-developed character with many traits.
What is a static character?
A character who does not change throughout the story.
Define a dynamic character.
A character who changes as a result of the story’s events.
What is conflict in literature?
A struggle between opposing forces (internal or external).
What is foreshadowing?
Hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.
What is situational irony?
When the opposite of what you expect happens.
Define dramatic irony.
When the audience knows something a character doesn’t.
What is verbal irony?
When someone says the opposite of what they mean (like sarcasm).
What does plot refer to in literature?
The sequence of events in a story.
What is exposition?
The introduction that gives background info.
What occurs during the rising action?
Events that build tension and develop conflict.
What is the climax of a story?
The turning point or most intense moment.
Define denouement.
The resolution or outcome of the story.
What is the first-person point of view?
The narrator is a character in the story, using ‘I’ or ‘we’.
What characterizes the third-person limited point of view?
The narrator tells the story through one character’s eyes.
What is the third-person omniscient point of view?
The narrator knows all characters’ thoughts and feelings.
Who is the protagonist?
The main character in a story.
What is a pun?
A joke that plays on the multiple meanings of words.
Define setting in literature.
When and where the story takes place.
What does ‘subject’ refer to in a literary work?
What the work is about (the topic).
What is a symbol?
An object or action that stands for something beyond itself.
