9th Literature Final Exam

Character traits revealed through the reader inferring or drawing a conclusion on a character

A long narrative poem about the deeds of a hero

Struggle between two opposing characters or forces that drives the action of the story

Language that appeals to the senses

An author's attitude toward the text through word choice

A reader's feeling or response toward the text

A contrast between appearance and reality

Appeal to logic

Appeal to credibility

Introduces the characters, describes the setting, and establishes the conflict

Something that stands for or represents something else

A written work that chronicles a specific time period in someone's life

Appeal to emotion

A characterizing word/phrase firmly associated with a person; used in place of an actual name

A written work that is a true story

Occurs as complications and twists of the conflict occur; suspense builds toward climax

An indirect or passing reference to other great works, people, and events

The time and place in which the events of a story take place; creates atmosphere

The sequence of events in a story

A lengthy and elaborate comparison of one thing to another using like or as

Scenes or events that are set in a time earlier than the main story

Two things are compared without using “like” or “as”

Comparison of two things using “like” or “as”

A conversation between two or more people

Use of exaggeration

A figure of great stature who has a national reputation and close relationship with the gods

The conflict is resolved; final outcome is revealed

The leading character of a literary work

A warning or indication of a future event

Emotional high point of interest or suspense; turning point of the story

Giving a non-human object human characteristics

The adversary, or someone who creates conflict, of the protagonist of a literary work

Character traits are revealed through use of descriptive adjectives, phrases, or descriptions

The moments that sort out the details after the climax