Indirect characterization means

learning character traits through clues in the text

limited omniscient point of view

allows the narrator into one character's mind

representative of a bigger idea or concept

feelings created in the reader through setting, images, etc.

The exposition of a story reveals

characters and setting and conflict

the force acting against the main character

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1
"He eats like a pig" is an example of:
metaphor
hyperbole
cliche
simile
2
Indirect characterization means
learning character traits by being directly told by the author
learning character traits by guessing randomly
learning character traits through clues in the text
learning no character traits at all
3
The opening section of a story is called
the falling action
the rising action
the exposition
the resolution
4
A ______ character has multiple personality traits and is much more realistic and believable.
dynamic
flat
static
round
5
The setting of a story includes
all of the above
atmosphere
place
time
6
"The lights of a causeway made a yellow necklace across the sky". This is a
simile
both red and orange
imagery
metaphor
7
limited omniscient point of view
allows narrator inside more than one characters' minds
allows the narrator into one character's mind
doesn't reveal the thoughts or feelings of any characters
tells the story from within the narrator's mind
8
Saying something different than what is meant is an example of:
situational irony
verbal irony
dramatic irony
rude behaviour
9
the turning point in a story
exposition
rising action
resolution
climax
10
Symbols are
the time, place, and atmosphere of a story
the central message of a story
none of the above
representative of a bigger idea or concept
11
mood is:
feelings created in the reader through setting, images, etc.
complicated
the author's attitude toward their topic
what a ring can determine
12
when we know who the killer is but the characters do not, this is
dramatic irony
objective irony
situational irony
verbal irony
13
When a story provides hints or clues about events to come, this is:
foreshadowing
annoying
a flashback
imagery
14
The exposition of a story reveals
characters and setting and conflict
setting
conflict
characters and setting
15
imagery
appeals to your sense of sight
appeals to your sense of taste
appeals to your sense of hearing
all of the above
16
My struggle with my sanity is an example of:
person vs. supernatural
person vs. person
person vs. technology
person vs. self
17
The event that triggers the remainder of the plot is called
the kickoff
the exciting moment
the inciting incident
the trigger
18
A character who does not experience a personality shift throughout a story:
flat
static
round
dynamic
19
A movie features a fight between a man and several aliens. This is:
person vs supernatural
person vs self
Person vs person
person vs nature
20
An antagonist is
the main character
the force acting against the main character
the good guy
the bad guy

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