english II unit 4 quiz 1

What oxymoron does the bachelor use?

"horribly good"

Why did the marshal pretend to be the prisoner?

He is concerned about Miss Fairchild's emotions.

"Money has a way of taking wings unto itself."

Money is fleeting, especially when spent unwisely.

stock character

a character that is based on a stereotype and is often predictable in his or her actions or motivations

How is Paul described in the first paragraph?

as a troubled student

The short story revolves around one major event and presents a ______ _____.

central truth

An inference is a _________ drawn based on information not directly revealed in a story.

conclusion

listlessly

indifferently; lazily

Authors can adjust the ___________ of the plot by speeding up or slowing down a scene to create suspense.

pacing

petulant

showing impatience or annoyance

exposition

the beginning of the story, where the setting, characters, and basic situation are introduced

The behavior of the aunt and the children is pretty typical.

true

The __________ of the story is where we find out the Mr. Easton is actually the prisoner, and the other man is the marshal.

end

The aunt's story is more effective than the bachelor's.

false

Paul's behavior is likely motivated by

his mother's death

sultry

hot and humid

What does the man think of the aunt?

that she can't pacify the children

rising action

the events leading up to the climax of the story; comprises the major part of a story

Choose three details that foreshadow the actual identity of Mr. Easton.

1. Mr. Easton is handcuffed on his right hand rather than his left. 2. Mr. Easton is embarrassed at first when Miss Fairchild recognizes him. 3. Mr. Easton says that his "butterfly days are over," indicating that he does not have the freedom to travel anymore.

Choose three misleading details that contribute to the surprise at the end of the story.

1. Mr. Easton makes light of the fact he is in handcuffs and smiles and jokes with Miss Fairchild. 2. The glum-faced man claims that Mr. Easton is the marshal. 3. Mr. Easton himself pretends to be the marshal and convinces Miss Fairchild into thinking he is.

Man vs. Man (external)

A character is in opposition against another character in the story.

Man vs. Society (external)

A character opposes a force or condition imposed by society, such as poverty or governmental oppression.

Man vs. Himself (internal)

A character struggles against aspects of his or her own personality, beliefs, morals, etc.

Man vs. Nature (external)

A character struggles with some element of nature, such as floods, storms, drought, fire, or animals.

The exposition of the story reveals that Mr. Easton is actually the prisoner, and the other man is the marshal.

false

The story would not be much different if told from the point of view of the bachelor.

false

The major conflict is considered an ________ conflict.

internal; Mr. Easton does not tell Miss Fairchild the truth about his reason for traveling and his profession. Miss Fairchild does not know who Mr. Easton really is. This is considered an internal conflict.

indirect characterization

occurs when an author shows what a character is like through the character's words and actions, his or her private thoughts and feelings, and other characters' responses to and opinions of the character

theme

the central message or insight revealed by a literary work •The theme can be expressed directly, but it is often stated indirectly and must be inferred. •The theme of a story is usually revealed through the characters' choices and changes through the plot development.

resolution

the conclusion of the story, in which the problems are resolved and the story is brought to a close

point of view

the perspective from which the story is told •A story can be told by an outside narrator (third person) or by a character in the story (first person). •The point of view of a story determines how much information is revealed to the reader.

plot

the sequence of events in a story •In order for a story to have a plot, it must have a conflict. In a story, the central character(s) can be in conflict with other characters, with society, with himself or herself, or with nature. •The basic elements of plot are exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. Other facets of plot include foreshadowing, flashback, and pacing.

frame story

a story that contains another story within it

How does the bachelor answer the children's questions?

creatively

The aunt's story is didactic, or designed to teach a lesson.

true

"When questioned by the Principal as to why he was there, Paul stated, politely enough, that he wanted to come back to school. This was a lie, but Paul was quite accustomed to lying; found it, indeed, indispensable for overcoming friction."

Paul is used to lying.

parallel plot

a secondary plot occurring at the same time as the main plot, usually involving some of the same characters and often portraying the same theme as the main plot of the story

short story

a short fictional narrative designed to create a single effect; revolves around one major event and presents a central truth

dynamic characters

change as a result of the story's conflict

dissentient

disagreeing with the majority

flat characters

display only one or two personality traits or characteristics

static characters

do not change throughout a story

How the plot is structured has nothing to do with the theme.

false

A short story is a short _________ narrative designed to create a single effect.

fictional

"The Storyteller" is a an example of a __________ story.

frame

round characters

have fully developed personalities, expressing both positive and negative traits

complex characters

have multiple sides to their personalities and, often, multiple or conflicting motivations

direct characterization

occurs when an author describes traits and special qualities about the characters in a story

A __________ plot is a secondary plot or story line occurring at the same time as the main plot.

parallel

What information does the drawing master reveal about Paul that indicates a different side to Paul's character?

that Paul's mother died shortly after he was born

What does the aunt think of the bachelor on first impression?

that he is an unsympathetic man

falling action

the events directly following the climax in which the action settles down toward the resolution

climax

the highest point of action or decision in the story; the point at which the crisis is reached, and the characters have no choice but to face it

What is the point of view of "The Storyteller"?

third person omniscient

Paul is relaxed, even flippant, as he appears before the faculty and Principal.

true

fatuously

in a foolish manner

inference

a conclusion drawn based on information not directly revealed in a story

Paul is a ___________ character.

complex

This story is an example of a(n) ____.

satire

character motivation

why a character acts a certain way

characterization

how the characters are described and developed throughout a story •The protagonist is the main character in the story, and the antagonist is the character who opposes the protagonist. •Characters can be round or flat, static or dynamic. •Authors can use direct or indirect characterization to reveal information about the characters.

setting

the time and place in which the story occurs •The social and political environment is an important element of setting. •A story can have one basic setting, or it can take place in multiple locations and time periods.