Literacy Terms Flashcards
What are the elements of a short story
Setting Character Conflict Theme Point of view Plot
What is setting
Where and when the story takes place
What are the 2 ways to learn about the characters
Indirectly
- what the character says/does/wears
- what others say about him
Directly
Through authors description
What are the 2 conflicts categories
Internal -human vs self
External- human vs nature/human/society/unknown
What are the 2 main point of views
First person
-I , we, me
3rd person
-he, she, they
What is introduction
Characters introduced
Learn the setting
Shows main conflict
What is rising action
Suspense and conflicts develop
What is climax
The turning point
Character comes face to face with the conflict
The main guy will change in some way
What is falling action
Loose ends tied
Conflict/climax resolved
What is a metaphor
A comparison of 2 unlike things
Such as
Her eyes were bright jewels
What is a simile
A comparison of 2 unlike things using like or as
Make an example
What point of view is the following
You are the kind of person to be here but here you are
2nd
Is the following internal or external conflict
Billy had been captured by aliens
External
True or false
Theme can be a single word
No it had to be more than 1
Love is everlasting
What irony
A difference or lack of connection between what might be expected and what actually occurs
