ENGL 210 Exam Session One
1. Symbol: A thing that represents or stands for something else, especially a material object representing some-
thing abstract.
2. Narrative Theory: academic study of story -what elements make up astory, and why are they suchan integral
part of the humanexperience.
3. Foreshadowing: the use of hints and clues to suggest what will happen later in a plot
4. Person vs. Person: External conflict between characters.
5. Person vs. Self: Internal conflict within a character
6. Person vs. Society: Clash with societal norms or laws
7. Person vs. Nature: Survival against natural forces.
8. Person vs. Fate/Supernatural: Struggle against destiny or unknown powers.
9. Direct Characterization: Author tells traits explicitly
10. Indirect Characterization: Traits revealed through actions, dialogue, thoughts, and others' reactions.
1. Symbol: A thing that represents or stands for something else, especially a material object representing some-
thing abstract.
2. Narrative Theory: academic study of story -what elements make up astory, and why are they suchan integral
part of the humanexperience.
3. Foreshadowing: the use of hints and clues to suggest what will happen later in a plot
4. Person vs. Person: External conflict between characters.
5. Person vs. Self: Internal conflict within a character
6. Person vs. Society: Clash with societal norms or laws
7. Person vs. Nature: Survival against natural forces.
8. Person vs. Fate/Supernatural: Struggle against destiny or unknown powers.
9. Direct Characterization: Author tells traits explicitly
10. Indirect Characterization: Traits revealed through actions, dialogue, thoughts, and others' reactions.
