short stories unit test:
literary terms: imagery:
-visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.
literary terms: static character:
-character who does not change in the book.
who is the author of Umbra?
-Anne-Marie McLemore *Mexican-American, took the Irish Ballad of Molly Ban and reimagined it for this story*
who are the main characters in The Man in the Well?
-Children: act superior to the man, free -Man: act below the children, trapped
who is the author of The Cask of Amontillado?
-Edgar Allen Poe *got his ideas from newspapers, WHICH MEANS HE USED REAL LIFE EVENTS AND MADE THEM FICTION, catacombs: bodies were places in carved recesses along the walls of the burial chambers; celebration of mardi gras (SINS OUT OF SYSTEM)*
who are the main characters in The Cask of Amontillado?
-Fortunato: DYNAMIC: too prideful and forceful, but then the situation changed him into being a weak and broken man. -Narrator: revengeful, showed no mercy, wine enthusiast
who is the author of The Man in the Well?
-Ira Sher *He writes stories because he enjoys it (thinks that not many people read anymore, too focused on movies and video games)
who are the main characters in Umbra?
-John Rand: horse thief -Narrator: Mali: popular with the boys, because she was unique and stood out
who is the author of 2BR02B?
-Kurt Vonnegut *known for his satirical writing, sees society/humanity in a negative way*
literary terms: dynamic character:
-character who undergoes an internal change.
what is the plot of The Man in the Well?
-children find a man in the well, they take power over him by not going to get help, in the end the man dies by drowning
who is the author of The Sniper?
-Liam O'Flaherty *Irish novelist and short story writer, involved in radical politics. was going to join the priesthood, but then joined the British army as a member of the Irish Guards under the name Bill Ganly*
what is the plot of Umbra?
-Mali is unique and different from other girls, she is in love with horse-theif so she fakes her death
who is the author of Red?
-Malinda Lo *born in china, earned her masters degree in regional studies from Harvard, intended to obtain a PHD in cultural and social anthropology, but left with a second masters degree instead; has received awards for her novel of a lesbian retelling of "Cinderella", story=cannibalism*
what is the plot of Risk?
-Marnie Vega is a lobster, which leads her to being different and unique, at the end all of her friends become lobsters because they want to be like her
what is the plot of Alligator Girls?
-Mom wants her daughter to be hopeful and follow her dreams. she wants her to be different like an alligator girl and not be like the norm. but in the end she ends up following the norm and marrying.
who are the main characters in Alligator Girls?
-Narrator: had ambitions, hopes, and dreams; later in the story fell into the path of not being an Alligator girl. -Mom: unique, Alligator girl, stood out, wanted her daughter to be unique
who is the author of Risk?
-Rachel Hylton *girls=linked through intimacy/jealously, carless exclusion or intentional expulsion; author sees that society depicts girls from the outside (STEREOTYPES)*
who is the author of The Monsters are Due on Maple Street?
-Rod Sterling *screenwriter, playwright, and television producer (episode of twilight zone); known for his TV dramas in the 1950s, was active in politics; in high school he was on debate team, and was a speaker at his high school graduation, wrote for the school newspaper which established his reputation as a social activist. HE WANTS PEOPLE TO SPEAK OUT IN SOCIETY*
who is the author of Alligator Girls?
-Saundra Mitchell *doesn't like to settle- she is willing to change*
who are the main characters in The Sniper?
-The Sniper: he is used to death, emotionless, likes guns and killing people. DYNAMIC: non-emotional to death NOW feels more empathetic *ROLE IN THE STORY: SNIPER IN THE IRISH CIVIL WAR*
who are the main characters in 2BR02B?
-Wehling: dad of triplets -Painter: paints the mural; doesn't like the new way of life -Dr. Hitz: compared to Zeus -Leora Duncan: works for Federal Bureau of Termination; honors Dr. Hitz
who are the main characters in Red?
-Xiahong: DYNAMIC: weak little girl, but then becomes stronger (like a phoenix) -Wu Lang: antagonist of the story, seen as a wolf, communist -Lin Popo: grandmother, sweet and delicate
literary terms: unreliable narrator:
-a character who tells a story with a lack of credibility.
literary terms: metaphor:
-a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable. *COMPARISON OF TWO THINGS*
literary terms: similie:
-a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid *USING LIKE OR AS*
literary terms: flashback:
-a scene in a movie, novel, etc., set in a time earlier than the main story.
literary terms: suspense:
-a state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen.
literary terms: allegory:
-a story that has metaphoric piece of art that has symbolic meaning in nature (moral or political cause) *THINK OF MURAL FROM 2BR02B*
what is a possible theme for The Monsters are Due on Maple Street?
-accusing others can lead to chaos -fear causes people to act out in bad ways -using logic can benefit outcomes
what is the plot of The Monsters are Due on Maple Street?
-all the power goes out on Maple Street, which leads the people to panic and believe aliens are out to get them, this leads to everyone fending for themselves and going against each other; the real monsters are the people
literary terms: allusion:
-an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference. *HINT AT SOMETHING AND EXPECT THE OTHER PERSON TO UNDERSTAND*
what is the plot of Red?
-based off of the story Riding Hood, wolf is an example of communism
literary terms: foreshadow:
-be a warning or indication of (a future event).
what is a possible theme for The Sniper?
-being aware can end in better outcomes -being more careful will benefit you
what is a possible theme for Alligator Girls?
-being like the norm can lead to society staying the same -being unique can lead to a confident and happy life
what is a possible theme for The Cask of Amontillado?
-being mindful and aware can lead to positive outcomes -being kind to others can be beneficial.
literary terms: round character:
-complex character (caring but strict) (seeing lots of different traits)
what is the POV for Alligator Girls?
-first person
what is the POV for Risk?
-first person
what is the POV for The Cask of Amontillado?
-first person
what is the POV for The Man in the Well?
-first person
what is the POV for Umbra?
-first person
literary terms: five types of POV:
-first person -second person -third person objective -third person limited -third person omniscient
what is a possible theme for Risk?
-going through difficult times makes people stronger -being yourself leads to a happy life -standing out leads to positive outcomes -being who you are leads to confidence and power in yourself
what is a possible theme for Red?
-history strengthens the future -history teaches lessons -power leads to violence (communism)
literary terms: dystopian:
-imperfect world, genre of literature; flaws within society that are USUALLY set in the future.
what are some conflicts in The Cask of Amontillado?
-man vs. man: *Fortunato vs. Narrator
what are some conflicts in The Monsters are Due on Maple Street?
-man vs. man: neighbors vs. neighbors
what are some conflicts in The Man in the Well?
-man vs. man: children vs. man in well
what are some conflicts in Umbra?
-man vs. man: mali vs. rich man
literary terms: five types of conflict:
-man vs. self -man vs. man -man vs. nature -man vs. supernatural -man vs. society
what are some conflicts in Risk?
-man vs. society: marnie vs society
what are some conflicts in Red?
-man vs. society: xiohong vs. communism
what is the plot of The Cask of Amontillado?
-narrator is very angry at an insult Fortunato gave to him, the narrator leads him down to the catacombs where he leads Fortunato to his death, being buried inside a cave (trapped)
what are some conflicts in Alligator Girls?
-narrator vs. society
literary terms: foil:
-opposite characters
literary terms: verbal irony:
-saying something sarcastically or not seriously
what is a possible theme for 2BR02B?
-selflessness brings other life
what is the plot of The Sniper?
-serves in Irish civil war, shows no mercy and kills people until he finds out he kills his brother
literary terms: symbolism:
-something concrete represents an abstract idea. (something you cant touch = good symbolism)
literary terms: situational irony:
-something opposite happens from what was intended. (most common)
what is a possible theme for Umbra?
-standing out leads to confidence -bravery can lead to freedom
literary terms: repetition:
-the action of repeating something that has already been said or written.
literary terms: personification:
-the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman, or the representation of an abstract quality in human form. *GIVES SOMETHING THAT IS NOT HUMAN, HUMAN CHARACTERISTICS*
literary terms: dramatic irony:
-the audience knows something that the characters do not-we know, but he doesn't know
literary terms: diction:
-the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.
literary terms: third person omniscient:
-the narrator knows everyone's thoughts and feelings.
literary terms: third person limited:
-the narrator only knows one of the person's feelings.
literary terms: third person objective:
-the narrator tells the story in a way where you do not know the person's feelings.
literary terms: second person:
-the reader is addressed directly.
literary terms: first person:
-the story is told by the protagonist.
what is the POV for The Sniper?
-third person limited *WE KNOW THE SNIPER'S FEELINGS, BUT NO ONE ELSE
what is the POV for 2BR02B?
-third person objective
what is the POV for The Monsters are Due on Maple Street?
-third person omniscient
what is the POV for Red?
-third person omnscient
what is a possible theme for The Man in the Well?
-too much power can lead to others getting hurt
literary terms: flat character:
-two-dimensional (don't know alot)
literary terms: satire:
-using humor to expose/exaggerate flaws in society.
what is the plot of 2BR02B?
-when children in society are being born, someone has to die, and there are the FBT, the terminators, that kill people who want to do, Wheling's wife is having triplets, so he has to kill three people in order for them to live.
literary terms: idiom:
-words that are not meant to be taken literally.
who are the main characters in Risk?
Marnie Vega: lobster, unique; DYNAMIC: felt like she had to fit in with society, but when she was a lobster she felt strong and brave. Friends: felt trapped, at the end wanted to be like Marnie Sly: depicted as a bad boy, but helps/saves Marnie
who are the main characters in The Monsters are Due on Maple Street?
Neighbors: all against each other
what are some conflicts in The Sniper?
man vs. self: sniper has to overcome his emotions
what are some conflicts in 2BR02B?
man vs. society: in order for population to stay normal, people have to die