Holton English 8: Short Story Terminology
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Atmosphere | the general mood, feeling or spirit of the story generated by the setting and affected by the choice of words and subject matter |
| characterization | the means through which the author gives life to the characters; the creation of imaginary persons so that they seem lifelike. characterization is achieved through explanation, description, behavior, dialogue, thoughts, motivations, and responses. |
| antagonist | the person, place, idea of physical force opposing the protagonist. |
| Climax | the point of highest dramatic intensity; the turning point in the action, after which the reader discovers whether the main character succeeds or fails in his or her struggle. |
| conflict | the struggle between two opposing forces the main characters problem |
| foreshadowing | clues or hints which prepare the reader for future action or evens. often hints are given the the atmosphere, physical objects, facts, or character traits which are revealed. |
| irony | contrast, contradiction, or discrepancy between what is expected and what results. the term refers to a recognition of really different form appearance. |
| Plot | the action of a story, the arrangement and sequence of related events. |
| Point of view | the angle from which the author tells the story; the author's and therefore, the readers' perspective on the story |
| first-person narrative | the narrator uses "I" and participates in the action of the story |
| chronological | places events in order of time form first to last |
| flashback | looks back at events which have already occurred. |
| third person narrative | the narrator uses "he" and "she" and is an outside observer of the story. |
| Resolution | events following in the climax; the outcome; the aftermath |
| setting | background against which action takes place, including location, time and environment--social, moral, and emotional conditions- of the characters. |
| Suspense | anticipation as to the outcome of events, particularly as it may affect the character for whom the reader has sympathy; questions about a situation which leads to curiosity or tension about the outcome. |
| Symbol | an object, action, person, place, or some other detail which also stands for something abstract and means mort than what it is |
| theme | a central idea, usually about life or human behavior, on which the story is based. theme is inferred from the story and is rarely stated in a story |
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