Short Story Vocabulary Flashcards
(21 cards)
historical context
the social, political, cultural, economic, and environmental situations that influence the literature of a time period
societal context
the elements of a setting that have to do with the culture and social interactions
author’s purpose
An author’s purpose is his reason for or intent in writing. An author’s purpose may be to amuse the reader, to persuade the reader, to inform the reader, or to satirize a condition as well as to convey a message or theme
perceptions of the reader
the beliefs and thoughts of the audience
character’s behavior
actions and reactions and dialogue
clarity
the quality of being easily understood
recall skills
techniques that enhance the ability to remember
analysis
taking something apart and examining the pieces and how they work together for an effect
analytic response
a piece of writing or speaking addressing the parts and pieces of a subject and how they work
moral dilemma
a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two courses of action, either of which entails transgressing a moral principle.
thematic development
When a universal statement, moral lesson, message, or idea that addresses the experience of being human is conveyed through a variety of literary elements including, characterization, setting, plot, conflict, figurative language, etc.
social norms
unwritten rules in society about how to behave
genre
a category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.
point of view
the narrator’s position in relation to a story being told.
short story genre characteristics
character, plot, setting, rising action, falling action
regionalism
In American literature, regionalism refers to works that describe a distinctive local geography and culture, and to movements that value smaller-scaled representations of place
explicit
stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
implicit
implied though not plainly expressed
distinctive
unique, stands out
Gothic Horror
a genre of short story/novel with decayed buildings, elements of supernatural, mental illness in characters, romance
situational irony
when the opposite of what is expected occurs
