AP Literature Chapter Concepts Flashcards
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| 5256505876 | Differentiate between commercial fiction and literary fiction | -Commercial fiction is generally made to entertain and show an "adventure." Usually has one or more common tropes/cliche's, so there is a lack of characterization. -Literary fiction is made to explore a concept or make a point. Characters are differentiated via characterization. | 0 | |
| 5256513000 | Explain the purposes of literary fiction | Literary fiction is made to explore a concept or make a point. Characters are differentiated via characterization. | 1 | |
| 5256517554 | Review the different types of short stories | 2 | ||
| 5256521498 | Describe the best way to read a short story for the purpose of serious study. | Read twice, once to familiarize, twice to digest its content. | 3 | |
| 5256552181 | List the differing expectations we bring to the reading of commercial and literary fiction. | -Commercial fiction is expected to entertain us -Literary fiction is expected to give us a new insight on the world. | 4 | |
| 5256557220 | Define the term "plot" | Plot is the sequence of events in a story. | 5 | |
| 5256561070 | Describe the importance of conflict in fiction. | Conflict serves as the excitement in a story and the significant meaning. | 6 | |
| 5256566021 | Differentiate between the protagonist and the antagonist in a story. | -The protagonist is the central character in the conflict -The antagonist is the force pitted against the antagonist. | 7 | |
| 5256605690 | Explore the importance of the element of surprise in fiction. | Suspense compels readers to keep reading, and generally ties the reader closer to the story. | 8 | |
| 5256614033 | Consider the differences between a happy , an unhappy, and an indeterminate ending. | -A happy ending results in the protagonist accomplishing his/her goals. Usually found in commercial fiction. -An unhappy ending results in an "imperfect" ending. Reflects human defeat, found commonly in literary fiction. -An indeterminate ending has no definitive conclusion, unresolved conflict. | 9 | |
| 5256647332 | Review the importance of artistic unity in literary fiction. | Artistic unity ensures everything in a story is relevant to the plot, nothing is excess. It allows for the plot constantly moving forward. | 10 | |
| 5256651527 | Describe the significance of characterization in literary fiction vs. commercial fiction. | -Commercial fiction can utilize cliches and tropes -Literary fiction defines characters by their thoughts, actions, words, etc. | 11 | |
| 5256690242 | Distinguish between direct and indirect presentation of character in fiction. | -Direct presentation describes characters via explicit description. -Indirect presentation describes characters via their actions. | 12 | |
| 5256697705 | Review the terms "flat character," "round character," and "stock character." | -Flat characters have 1-2 predominant traits, simple. -Round characters are complex, many-sided, like people. -Stock characters are cliched, standard characters. | 13 | |
| 5256706131 | Consider the difference between a static character and a dynamic character. | -A static character is relatively the same by the end of a story. -A dynamic character undergoes change by the end of a story. | 14 | |
| 5256713466 | Explore the authors' use of characterization in the following stories (Everyday Use, Miss Brill, The Man Who Was Almost A Man) | 15 | ||
| 5256779938 | Review the definition of "theme" in fiction. | The theme is a fiction's controlling idea or central insight. | 16 | |
| 5256783600 | Describe the best way(s) in which the theme of a story may be stated. | Theme can be stated directly, but is usually illustrated via implied actions of characters and the plot. | 17 | |
| 5256838812 | Distinguish between the theme of a story and the central purpose of a story. | -Theme is the main insight to be taken away from the story. -Central purpose is what the story aims to accomplish. | 18 | |
| 5256849573 | Differentiate between the typical themes of commercial vs. literary fiction. | -Commercial fiction generally confirms reader's prejudices and beliefs. -Literary fiction challenges a reader's held beliefs. | 19 | |
| 5256853884 | Review the six principles relating to theme as described in this chapter. | 1. Statement w/ subject and predicate. 2. Generalization about life. 3. Generalization should not be larger than scale of story. 4. Theme is central/unifying concept, all aspects of story should fit in with theme. 5. More than 1 way to state theme. 6. Avoid brief, common sayings of theme. | 20 | |
| 5256859754 | Explain how to determine the point of view in a story. | Ask, "Who tells the story?" "How much are they allowed to know?" and "To what extent does the narrator look inside the characters and report their thoughts and feelings?" | 21 | |
| 5256863039 | Describe the characteristics of omniscient point of view. | -Third person -Knows everything about the events of the story. | 22 | |
| 5256868205 | Review the definition of third-person limited point of view. | -Third person -Viewpoint of a single character. | 23 | |
| 5256877900 | Consider the virtues and limitations of first-person point of view. | +Offers a gain in immediacy and reality -No opportunity for direct interpretation from author. | 24 | |
| 5256898487 | Explore the use of objective point of view in Hemingway's "Hills Like White Elephants," presented in this chapter. | 25 | ||
| 5256903984 | Review the definition of a literary symbol. | A literary symbol is something that means more than what it is. | 26 | |
| 5256907740 | Explore the uses of symbolic names, objects, and actions. | Symbolic names/objects/actions usually mean something about the thing, referencing religious myths and history. | 27 | |
| 5256917051 | Summarize the use of symbolism in Welty's "A Worn Path" | 28 | ||
| 5289768970 | Distinguish between symbolism and allegory | -Symbolism applies a single object, action, or name. -Allegory applies to the story as a whole, emphasizes ulterior meaning. | 29 | |
| 5289771794 | Describe the importance of ambiguity in a literary allegory | Ambiguity leaves the reader to interpret the allegory, analogizing it whatever they wish. It leaves breathing room to what it can represent. | 30 | |
| 5289776442 | Define the term "fantasy" and describe the prominent features of a fantastic story. | A story that transcends the bounds of known reality, unrealistic. Fantastic stories are generally implausible, impossible. | 31 | |
| 5289782292 | Distinguish between verbal irony and dramatic irony. | -Verbal irony is where the speaker says the opposite of what he/she intends to say. -Dramatic irony contrasts what a character thinks and what the reader knows to be true. | 32 | |
| 5289784739 | Define the term "irony of situation" | A discrepancy between appearance and reality. | 33 | |
| 5289789350 | Explore the reasons why sentimentality is an undesirable trait in literary fiction. | Stories which elicit easy emotional responses are not genuine, excessive. | 34 | |
| 5289791662 | List the major characteristics of sentimental writing. | -Make words do what the situation alone won't -Make excessively secletive use of detail. -Rely heavily on stock response. | 35 | |
| 5289799239 | Describe the particular types of irony found in the following stories (The Drunkard, Rape Fantasies) | 36 | ||
| 5289804880 | Review the two basic principles required for evaluating fiction. | -How fully it achieves its central purpose -The significance of its purpose. | 37 | |
| 5289807530 | Describe the elements that make up a first-rate story. | 38 | ||
| 5289813736 | Analyze the literary quality of Connel's "The Most Dangerous Game" vs. Wolff's "Hunters in the Snow" | 39 | ||
| 5289816247 | Describe the importance of length in evaluating fiction. | 40 | ||
| 5289819320 | Choose any two stories in this book and evaluate them comparatively. | 41 |