An allusion is when the authors refers to:

a famous work of literature or art

The definition of theme is:

The moral or message of the story

The definition of personification is:

When an animal or inanimate object is given human traits

The definition of symbolism is:

Something that stands for something more than itself

When the opposite of what is expected happens.

The definition of a metaphor is:

A comparison without "like" or "as"

Character traits are:

The things that make a character unique.

The definition antagonist is:

The person in conflict with the main character.

The definition of internal conflict is:

A person is struggling to decide to steal

The way a character's traits are revealed

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1
An allusion is when the authors refers to:
a famous work of literature or art
magic tricks
the plot diagram
conflicts with characters
2
The definition of theme is:
The main idea
When the audience knows something the character doesn't know
The moral or message of the story
Character Traits
3
"The lake was as clear as glass" is an example of:
A personification
None of the above
A metaphor
A simile
4
"Sneaky slithering snakes" is an example of:
Alliteration
Irony
Foreshadowing
Allusion
5
The definition of personification is:
When an animal or inanimate object is given human traits
When the weather/nature reflects mood
When people have animal qualities.
The main character of a story
6
The definition of symbolism is:
A model of a person
All of the above
A person, place, or thing
Something that stands for something more than itself
7
What is the protagonist?
The hero or main character.
The minor characters.
The mother is always right.
The person in conflict with the hero.
8
The genre fiction contains
an autobiography
Factual science events
made up characters
a biography
9
Irony is:
When the norm happens.
Sarcasm
When the opposite of what is expected happens.
A comparison without "like" or "as"
10
The definition of a metaphor is:
A statement that seems self-contradictory
A comparison using "like" or "as"
A comparison without "like" or "as"
A huge exaggeration
11
Character traits are:
Hair color.
Metaphors and similes
Irony
The things that make a character unique.
12
The definition antagonist is:
Something that stands for more than itself
The hero of a story.
The person in conflict with the main character.
A hint or clue as to what will happen later
13
The definition of internal conflict is:
A person is struggling to decide to steal
A headache
When two people get in a fight
When someone lies to a teacher
14
Characterization is:
The main character
The antagonist of a text
The way a character's traits are revealed
When inanimate objects or animals are given human traits

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