worldit reviewer Flashcards

(43 cards)

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long narrative divided into chapter l. the events can be taken from true to life stories or entirely fictional

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novel

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narrative involving one or more characters, one plot and single impression

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short story

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this presented on stage. combines literature with performative arta

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play

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is a fictitious story wherein the characters are represented by animals

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fable

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fictitious narrative which is usually about the origin of a place, creation, or a thing.

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legend

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a short story amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person

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anecdote

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7
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expresses the viewpoint or opinion of the writer about a particular problem or event

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essay

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8
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this deals with the life of a person written by another person

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biography

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this deals with the life of a person, written by themself

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autobiography

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this deals with the events pf the past

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history

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a report of everyday events in a society

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news

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this is a formal treatment of a subject and it is intestinal to spoken in public

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oration

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13
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All fiction is based on conflict and this conflict is presented in a structured format called_______

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plot

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14
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The introductory material which gives the setting creates the tone, presents the
characters, and presents the characters, and presents other facts necessary to
understanding the story.

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EXPOSITION

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The use of hints or clues to suggest what will happen later in the story.

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FORESHADOWING

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The event or character that triggers the conflict.

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INCITING FORCE

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17
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The essence of fiction. It creates plot

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CONFLICT

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A series of events that builds from the conflict. It begins with the inciting force and ends
with the climax.

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RISING ACTION

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The conflict reaches a turning point. At this point, the opposing forces meet in the story
and the conflict becomes more intense. This occurs before or at the same time as
the climax.

20
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is the result of the crisis. It is the high point of the story for the reader.
Frequently, it is the moment of the highest interest and greatest emotion. The point at
which the outcome of the conflict can be predicted.

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The events after the climax which closes the story.

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FALLING ACTION

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Also called denouement, this rounds out and concludes the action.

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Almost always round or three-dimensional. They have both good and bad qualities.
Their goals and ambitions change. A round character changes a result of what happens
to them. They progress to a higher level of understanding in the course of the story.
Also called dynamic characters.

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MAJOR CHARACTERS

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Almost always flat or two-dimensional. They have only one or two striking qualities.
Their predominant quality is balanced by an opposite quality. They are usually all good
or all bad. They are interesting, but they lack depth. Also called static characters.

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MINOR CHARACTERS

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the main character of the story.
PROTAGONIST
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the character or force that opposes the protagonist.
ANTAGONIST
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also called the anti-hero, they provide a contrast to the protagonist.
FOIL
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This form describes important events in life, either real or imaginary.
NARRATIVE POETRY
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This is an extended narrative about heroic exploits, often under supernatural control. It may deal with heroes and god
EPIC
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This is a narrative which is written in verse and can be classified either as a ballad or a metrical romance
METRICAL TALE
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This is considered the shortest and simplest incident.
BALLAD
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This refers to a kind of poetry which is meant to be sung.
LYRIC POETRy
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These are short poems intended to be sung. The common theme is love, despair, hatred, doubt, joy, sorrow, and hope.
FOLK SONGS
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A 14-line poem with a rhyme scheme.
SONNET
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This is a lyric poem which expresses feelings of grief and melancholy and the theme of which is death.
ELEGY
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This is a poem of noble feelings, expressed with dignity, with no definite number of lines in a stanza.
ODE
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This is a song praising God or the Blessed Virgin Mary containing a philosophy of life.
PSALM
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This is presented in a form of play
DRAMATIC POETRY
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This form usually is light and written with the purpose of amusing spectators and has a happy ending.
COMEDY
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This is used in musical plays and is related to tragedy. It arouses immediate and intense emotion and is usually sad but with a happy ending for the principal character
MELODRAMA
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The primary character has not overcome desperate circumstances
TRAGEDY
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This is an exaggerated comedy. It seeks to arouse wit by laughable lines and its situations are too ridiculous to be true. The characters seem to be caricature and the motives are undignified and absurd.
FARCE
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