Literature and Writing Exam Review

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Literature and Writing Exam Revision Sheet

1. 📌 Essentials

  • Short stories typically contain five key plot components: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.
  • Main character types: protagonist (hero), antagonist (villain), narrator (storyteller).
  • Conflict types: internalself) and external (others, nature, society, supernatural, technology).
  • Literary devices include irony, metaphor, simile, symbolism, imagery, hyperbole.
  • Point of view: first person ("I") or third person (omniscient, limited).
  • Mood and atmosphere are created through setting, tone, and diction.
  • Grammar focus: subject-verb agreement, punctuation, sentence structure, MLA format.
  • Common pitfalls: run-on sentences, incorrect punctuation, confusing character roles.
  • Comparative analysis involves themes, conflict types, plot, and style of "Romeo and Juliet" vs. "Marrow Thieves".
  • Recognizing character development: static vs. dynamic, flat vs. round characters.

2. 🧩 Key Structures & Components

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1. What is the sequence of plot components in a short story?

2. What are the five key plot components typically found in short stories?

3. Which character type is described as a simple, unchanging character in a story?

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Story elements — components?

Plot, characters, conflict, theme, setting, point of view

Plot components — sequence?

Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

Conflict types — examples?

Internal (self) and external (others, nature, society, supernatural, tech)

Main character types — examples?

Protagonist, antagonist, narrator

Point of View — types?

First person, third person (omniscient, limited)

Conflict types — internal/external?

Internal: self; External: others, nature, society, supernatural, tech

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