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English 2R Quiz 1
Freytag's Pyramid and Literary Elements
Term | Definition |
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Exposition | -the beginning part of a story in which the background to the main conflict is introduced. |
Conflict | -a struggle between two opposing forces. |
Rising Action | -the part of the story that leads towards the climax. |
Climax | -the most exciting point in a story; often the turning point in the story. |
Falling Action | -the part of the story after the climax; helps lower the tension after the most emotional part of the story. |
Resolution | -the part of the story where the main conflict is worked out. |
Theme | -the main message or idea in the story. |
Characterization | the way a writer creates or implies a character’s personality, their inner life, and their psyche. |
Direct Characterization | -when the writer directly tells the reader the character's personality and what the character is like. |
Indirect Characterization | -when the writer reveals details about a character's personality by showing their traits through actions, speech, thoughts, appearance, and how other characters react to them. |
Flat Character | -is "two-dimensional" in that they are uncomplicated and do not change during the story. |
Round Character | -a complicated character that undergoes development during the story. |
Dynamic Character | -changes their personality or outlook during the story. |
Static Character | -stays the same from the beginning to the end of the story. |
Situational Irony | -when something happens that is very different from what was expected. |
Symbolism | - |