The resolution of a story is:

the conclusive results of the climax.

a life lesson given by the author, usually implicitly.

happens right after the climax - things calm down.

is found in words/phrases used by authors to create a mood.

Indirect characterization:

shows what a character does and says.

represents something else, such as an idea.

The rising action of a story occurs:

during conflicts that arise before the climax.

The rising action is:

A series of conflicts that lead up to a climax.

Direct characterization:

tells exactly what a character is.

is how the reader feels from the tone the author sets.

is either external or internal problems a character faces.

never changes over the course of conflicts.

The exposition of a story is:

the setting (time and place) and background information.

is repeated symbolic meanings in a piece of literature., can set up a theme or mood of a piece.

The central/main idea of a text:

explains the most important idea about the topic., is stated in a full sentence.

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9th Grade Literary Terms - no time

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A plot is:
the chain of events in a story.
a sacred burial ground on Native American territory.
usually non-existent in really bad movies.
always written in second person narratives.
2
Foreshadowing:
solves a mystery.
gives hints or clues about future events.
puts a dark cloud on the text.
explains the main idea of the text.
3
Flat characters:
show depth and charisma.
show little depth and do not change (static).
need to eat more.
sing badly, in flat tones.
4
The resolution of a story is:
the thesis statement.
the same as the exposition.
a character's moment of wild abandon.
the conclusive results of the climax.
5
A theme is:
a life lesson given by the author, usually implicitly.
a symbol.
an entire essay.
the topic of the paper.
6
Falling action:
comes before the exposition.
happens when you trip.
happens right after the climax - things calm down.
comes before the rising action.
7
Characterization is:
acting out in class.
drawing cartoon characters.
misinterpretation of a character.
character description.
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The tone of text:
is the same thing as the mood.
is the pitch with which characters sing or speak.
is found in words/phrases used by authors to create a mood.
comes solely from the exposition of a story.
9
Indirect characterization:
creates a sense of finality.
shows what a character does and says.
uses explicit explanations.
tells about the animals in a narrative.
10
Symbolism:
represents something else, such as an idea.
contains six syllables.
is a musical instrument.
is a type of rhyme.
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The rising action of a story occurs:
during the resolution.
as a result of the resolution.
just before the resolution.
during conflicts that arise before the climax.
12
The rising action is:
A type of narration.
A series of conflicts that lead up to a climax.
The main idea of a story.
The same thing as a denouement.
13
Direct characterization:
tells what a character does.
tells exactly what a character is.
tells how a character acts.
tells nothing but lies.
14
The mood of a piece:
is found during the falling action.
is usually set to candlelight.
is how the reader feels from the tone the author sets.
is almost always eerie.
15
Conflict in a story:
is either external or internal problems a character faces.
is found in the resolution.
is almost never found in stories.
interrupts the narrative.
16
A static character:
needs to use dryer sheets.
affects the resolution of a story.
never changes over the course of conflicts.
is also a round character.
17
The exposition of a story is:
the setting (time and place) and background information.
the conflicts occurring before the climax.
the same as the denouement.
the most exciting part of a story.
18
Fiction is
documentary
biography
a history
a story with a plot
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A motif:
is repeated symbolic meanings in a piece of literature.
can set up a theme or mood of a piece.
is something you keep on your mantle.
one symbol in a piece of literature.
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The central/main idea of a text:
explains the most important idea about the topic.
is the same as the topic
is stated in a full sentence.
usually includes only 1 - 3 words

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