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