Short Story Practice Flashcard - "The Ingredients"

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What is an antagonist in a story?

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An antagonist is a character, or a group of characters, which stands in opposition to the protagonist, which is the main character. In 'The Ingredients', poverty is considered the antagonist.

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What point of view is 'The Ingredients' told from?

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The story is told in third person omniscient point of view, where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

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What is falling action in a story?

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Falling action is the part of a story that occurs after the climax and leads to the resolution. In 'The Ingredients', the boys arriving at Flaco's is part of the falling action.

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How does dialogue contribute to a story?

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Dialogue shows the close relationship between characters and reveals their thoughts, feelings, and personalities. In 'The Ingredients', dialogue is used to illustrate the bond between the boys.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is a literary technique where the same sound occurs at the beginning of closely placed words. An example from 'The Ingredients' is the phrase 'buzz of the sun'.

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Define imagery in literature.

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language to create visual representations in the reader's mind. It appeals to the senses.

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What is the role of the protagonist in a story?

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The protagonist is the main character around whom the story revolves, often facing challenges and conflicts.

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What does it mean to analyze a character's motivation?

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Analyzing a character's motivation involves understanding the reasons behind their actions and decisions in the story.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or message that runs throughout a literary work, often reflecting on human nature or society.

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What is conflict in a story?

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Conflict is a struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot and develops the characters.