English/Schwartz

Short Story Unit Final Test REVIEW!

In order to be prepared for the test, be familiar with all of the following literary terms and their meanings:

·         Plot

·         Exposition

·         Conflict

·         Internal conflict

·         External conflict

·         Different types of conflict: man versus self, person(s), society, nature, machine, fate/supernatural

·         Rising action

·         Climax

·         Falling action

·         Resolution

·         Flashback/Flash-forward

·         Foreshadowing

·         Characterization

·         Direct vs. indirect characterization

·         Types of indirect characterization: Dialogue, actions, physical description, thoughts (interior monologue), interaction with others, reactions of others

·         Protagonist

·         Antagonist

·         Static versus dynamic characters

·         Round versus flat characters

·         Setting

·         Theme

·         Tone

·         Mood

·         Point of view (first person, third person limited, third person omniscient)

The test is 25 multiple-choice questions, worth 50 points total.

Study: your Story Elements notes and your Point of View notes