The document defines and provides examples of key terms and concepts related to analyzing short stories, including: - The main parts of a plot: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution - Types of characters: static, dynamic, round, flat, protagonist, antagonist - Methods of characterization: direct and indirect - Types of conflicts: internal and external - Literary devices like irony, foreshadowing, suspense, mood, tone, theme, symbolism, and figurative language - Elements like setting, point of view, historical context, ambiguity, subtlety, and contradiction

1. Short Story Unit Literary Terms & Definitions By Erin Salona

13. Parts of Plot Basic Situation Rising Action Climax Falling Action Resolution

14. Plot Curve Exposition Rising Action Climax Falling Action Resolution Time Action

22. Situational Irony

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36. Verbal Irony Example “ It looks like you put a lot of thought into your outfit. Thanks for dressing up.”

37. Verbal Irony Example “ Thanks so much!” said the man to the driver of the car.

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41. Dramatic Irony Example Although we, the audience, know Bob is in danger of being shot by Steve, poor Bob does not know Steve is around the corner. BOB STEVE

42. Dramatic Irony Example We, the audience, know the identity of Hannah Montana; yet other characters do not know that Miley Stewart is actually Hannah Montana.

43. Dramatic Irony Example For some reason, nobody could tell that Clark Kent and Superman are the same person. The cape and no glasses change his identity.

48. Describe the Setting