Literary Terms and Elements Review

Question 1

What does it mean to have an "unreliable narrator?"

Accepted Answer

The narrator cannot necessarily be trusted

Question 2

A multi-faceted character or one that is developed by the author is:

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Round Character

Question 3

Which type of characterization is used when the narrator reveals information about a character?

Accepted Answer

Direct Characterization

Question 4

What is the correct order of Freytag's Pyramid?

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Exposition, RA, Climax, FA, Resolution

Question 5

The suspense of the story is slowly building as the conflict grows. This stage of plot is?

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Rising Action

Question 6

The main character of a story is known as the:

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Protagonist

Question 7

"In Medias Res" stands for:

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"In the middle of things"

Question 8

The place and time where the story takes place is called:

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Setting

Question 9

True or False: A dynamic character is one who changes over the course of a story.

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True

Question 10

Which of these would NOT describe Harry Potter?

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Flat Character

Question 11

In the story about Liz and the burglar, the burglar would be considered what?

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Antagonist

Question 12

Which of these is a type of character that we discussed?

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Round Character

Question 13

An object that is used to represent something else is called a:

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Symbol

Question 14

"You decide to pick up the strange, humming fruit. You take a bite." Which type of POV is this?

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2nd Person

Question 15

A conversation between two or more people in a story is called:

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Dialogue

Question 16

Which is NOT a part of the plot diagram?

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Exploratory

Question 17

Using words or the 5 senses to paint mental pictures for the reader is:

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Imagery

Question 18

Which is an example of indirect characterization?

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Character does something brave; we note they are brave

Question 19

Which type of character would be considered an evil character?

Accepted Answer

Protagonist, Antagonist

Question 20

A hint given at the beginning of a story that is fully understood later with more information:

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Foreshadowing

Question 21

Which is NOT an example of external conflict?

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Man V Self

Question 22

"Frank grabbed the chicken and his trusty slingshot to use as a weapon." Which POV is this?

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3rd Person

Question 23

What would be another word for the end of a story?

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Resolution

Question 24

"I opened the door and saw a hideous zombie, staring at me with dead eyes." What POV is this?

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1st Person

Question 25

The main idea of the story or the author's message that they want the reader to take away is:

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Theme

Question 26

The introduction or background information of a story is often called:

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Exposition

Question 27

The emotional atmosphere of the story:

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Mood

Question 28

The top of Freytag's Pyramid would be called:

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Climax

Question 29

Which would NOT be an example of external conflict?

Accepted Answer

Jealousy of what someone else has.

Question 30

The central problem or issue to be resolved in a plot is:

Accepted Answer

Conflict

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