Fundamentals of Literature Midterm

The theme of "When You Are Old" is explicit.

Which two of these scenarios primarily show external conflict?

A static character must also be a flat character.

dialogue written to reflect the qualities of a character's speech

According to the book, literary conflict is defined as

Phaethon is a dynamic character.

The theme of a literary work is

The rose in "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment" symbolizes lost youth and hopes.

"Miss Hinch" contains almost no foreshadowing.

The theme of "A Black Man Talks of Reaping" is implicit.

Universal themes can be understood by people from all backgrounds and cultures.

a type of extended metaphor that forms a story on two levels

Universal themes are often found in classic literature.

an argument that motivates the listener to change his actions

What is Pew's primary motivation in Treasure Island?

Adoniram Penn is a flat character.

Universal themes are less useful than highly specific themes.

Conflict resolutions always reveal that good will eventually triumph.

an individual created to narrate the story

Dynamic characters will most likely also be round characters.

The theme of "God Down, Death" is implicit.

A tragic hero usually brings about his own demise.

Ivan Golubenko's conflict is primarily with himself.

Jessie Dark's conflict is primarily an external, man against man conflict.

Phaethon is a round character.

What is the central message of "When You Are Old"?

Billy Bones is a sympathetic character.

Conflict resolutions help readers understand the author's ideas.

Don Quixote is a flat character.

Anton Rosicky is a dynamic character.

Tim Haskins is the antagonist of his story.

Good literature always has to provide a resolution to conflict.

Nanny Pen is a flat character.

The Duke in "My Last Duchess" is a sympathetic character.

Which two scenarios primarily show internal conflict?

The three primary types of conflict are man against _____, man against _____, and man against _____.

Martin Nace is the protagonist of his story.

Which of these is not a theme explored in "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment"?

irony occuring when a story's events violate normal expectations

Point of view is

In "My Last Duchess," the Duke is distraught by the death of his wife.

Conflict resolutions can portray victory, defeat, or compromise.

The rose in "Beauty and the Beast" symbolizes superficial beauty.

Sancho Panza is a dynamic character.

Finding a work's theme begins by

Which term is not a method for character revelation in the textbook?

The theme of "Do not go gentle into that good night" is explicit.

Which traits best describe Don Quixote?

Conflict resolutions show how the conflict participants resolve the issue at hand.

All propaganda is inherently unethical.

Jim Hawkins is a round character.

Universal themes are found throughout world literature.

In third person limited viewpoint, the storyteller

None of the characters in "Top Man" qualify as a villain.