Final Exam A: Plot, Characterization, and a Little More

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What is tone?

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The author's attitude toward the subject or audience.

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A character who changes his/her personality in a significant way is a _____ character.

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dynamic.

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Definition: The way the reader feels while reading.

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Mood / Atmosphere.

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Identify the Conflict: "Ishmael decided to go on a hike one afternoon. While outside, a torrential rain storm doused the area and Ishmael had to wait in a cave he found for the storm to pass."

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Ishmael vs. the rain.

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Definition: Events in a story that intensify the main conflict.

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Complications.

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What is characterization?

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The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.

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What is a static character?

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A character who does not change throughout the story.

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What is a round character?

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A character who is complex and undergoes development.

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What is a flat character?

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A character who is simple and does not undergo significant change.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story.