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How do actions reveal character?
Actions demonstrate a character's true nature and motivations.
How does dialogue reveal character?
Dialogue reveals a character's personality, beliefs, and relationships.
How do descriptions reveal character?
Physical and emotional descriptions provide insight into a character's inner self.
How does a character's background shape their perspective?
Past experiences and upbringing influence their beliefs and worldview.
How does poverty influence a character's actions?
It might drive them to seek security or distrust authority.
What does lying consistently reveal about a character?
It suggests a lack of trustworthiness or insecurity.
How does a character's perspective influence their motivations?
Their beliefs and experiences shape what they desire and how they pursue it.
How does a character's perspective affect their relationships?
It influences how they interact with and perceive others.
How does a character's perspective influence their interactions with others?
Their background and beliefs shape how they communicate and relate to other characters.
How can a character's perspective influence their motivations?
Their unique experiences and beliefs drive their desires and goals within the story.
How can a character's actions reveal hidden motivations?
Observing what a character does, rather than what they say, often uncovers their true intentions and desires.
Define character perspective.
The lens through which a story is told, shaped by background, beliefs, and experiences.
What is a narrator?
The voice that tells the story.
Define Point of View (POV).
The narrative mode (first-person, third-person, etc.).
What is a thesis statement?
Your main argument about the text in a literary analysis.
What is plot?
The sequence of events in a story.
Define dramatic situation.
The underlying conflict or tension that drives the plot.
What is literal reading?
Understanding the text at face value.
What is figurative reading?
Understanding the symbolic or deeper meaning of a text.
Define symbolism.
Objects or ideas that represent something else.
Define metaphor.
Comparing two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.
Define simile.
Comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.
What is imagery?
Language that appeals to the senses.
What are the key features of a short story?
Concise narrative, limited characters, single effect.
What is the function of exposition?
To provide background information and introduce characters.
What is 'in media res'?
Starting a story in the middle of the action.
What is the purpose of a flashback?
To reveal important background information.
What effect does first-person narration create?
It offers a limited, subjective perspective.
What is the impact of third-person omniscient POV?
It provides a broader, more objective view of events.
What is the role of rising action in a plot?
To build suspense and develop the central conflict.
What is the significance of the climax in a story?
It marks the turning point and highest point of tension.
What is the purpose of the resolution?
To resolve the conflict and provide closure.
How does a non-linear plot affect the reader?
It can create suspense, confusion, or a sense of disorientation.
What is the difference between plot and story?
Story is the raw material; plot is how the author shapes it.