midterm Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
Q
protagonist
A
character reader is most concerned about; usually tries to achieve a goal
2
Q
antagonist
A
character who tries to prevent antagonist from reaching goal
3
Q
conflict
A
main problem throughout the story
4
Q
resolution
A
how the conflict is solved
5
Q
exposition
A
introduction to characters, setting and conflict at the beginning of the story
6
Q
climax
A
peak tension point
7
Q
foreshadowing
A
author drops hints about upcoming events
8
Q
dramatic irony
A
reader knows something that a character does not
9
Q
verbal irony
A
sarcastic comments
10
Q
situational irony
A
something completely unexpected happens
11
Q
theme
A
author’s insight on a topic in the story
12
Q
allusion
A
reference made from a source outside of the story
