Symbolism is best defined as

a technique used to represent an idea or concept

Imagery can best be defined as

Descriptive language which appeals to our five senses

Literary techniques are different from literary elements because

techniques are often used, they are not essential to a story

What is characterization?

How the author tells us the personality of a character

The literary element, conflict, is defined as...

the struggle between two opposing forces.

When an author uses symbolism, they will

represent an idea through something tangible

Mood can best be defined as

The reader's feeling while reading the text.

What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?

Direct characterization tells the reader, indirect shows.

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1
When an author repeats the same words and phrases to emphasize an idea they are using which device:
Figurative language
Alliteration
Repetition
Imagery
2
Symbolism is best defined as
Highly descriptive language
A red rose
A comparison to something
a technique used to represent an idea or concept
3
Imagery can best be defined as
The illustrations seen in text
The image of the setting
Figurative language devices
Descriptive language which appeals to our five senses
4
Literary techniques are different from literary elements because
techniques are often used, they are not essential to a story
techniques must be used in text
elements aren't always used in text
elements are never used in text
5
What is characterization?
How the author tells us the personality of a character
How the main character's conflict is revealed to an audience
How the author shows who the protagonist and antagonist are
How the writer reveals the mood through its characters
6
Which of the following words appeal to the senses?
All of the above
Cracked
Squish
Sparked
7
Authors create mood through
Diction
All of the above
Imagery
Setting descriptions
8
Which term is NOT part of the Plot events in a story?
Exposition
Internal conflict
Rising Action
Resolution
9
When an author compares one object or idea with another to suggest they are alike.
Simile
Simile or Metaphor
Metaphor
Personification
10
The literary element, conflict, is defined as...
when things don't go well for the main character.
when the main character fights the man.
the struggle between two opposing forces.
a fight between the protagonist and antagonist only.
11
When an author repeats the same letter or sound in a series of words, they are using which device?
repetition
figurative language
literary elements
alliteration
12
When an author uses symbolism, they will
use a sign to represent a thing
represent an idea and make it abstract
use a thing to represent another sign
represent an idea through something tangible
13
What is the relationship between mood and imagery
imagery makes you sad
mood creates imagery
imagery develops the mood
mood makes you happy
14
ABAB CDCD can be used to describe a text's
pattern
rhyme scheme
alliteration
central idea
15
An author's choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing is...
Mood
Tone
Inference
Diction
16
Mood can best be defined as
The author's style
The reader's feelings before reading a text.
The author's feelings while writing the text.
The reader's feeling while reading the text.
17
What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?
Direct characterization is always used, indirect is not.
Direct characterization describes, indirect doesn't.
Direct characterization tells the reader, indirect shows.
Direct characterization shows the reader, indirect tells.
18
Which term is NOT part of the STEAL acronym for Indirect Characterization?
Looks
Actions
Effects on self
Speech
19
Where in the plot are the characters and the setting introduced?
Exposition
Introduction
Conflict
Inciting Incident
20
The figurative language device which gives human characteristics to something non-human is
Symbolism
Personification
Metaphor
Simile

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