The Way Up to Heaven Flashcard Review

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What is situational irony?

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Situational irony occurs when there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens.

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What motivates Mrs. Foster to visit Paris in 'The Way Up to Heaven'?

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Mrs. Foster wants to visit her daughter and meet her grandchildren.

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How is Mrs. Foster characterized at the end of 'The Way Up to Heaven'?

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She is characterized as strong, independent, and ruthless.

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What is the definition of mood in literature?

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Mood is the intended feeling the reader gets from a story.

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What is dramatic irony?

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Dramatic irony is when the audience knows something that the characters do not.

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What is verbal irony?

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Verbal irony is when a speaker says one thing but means another, often the opposite.

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What does it mean for a character to be dynamic?

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A dynamic character undergoes significant internal change throughout the story.

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What does it mean for a character to be static?

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A static character does not undergo significant change throughout the story.

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What is a round character?

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A round character is complex and undergoes development, often showing multiple traits.

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What is a flat character?

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A flat character is one-dimensional and does not undergo significant change or development.