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A character that we don't know much about.
Static Character
Round Character
Flat Character
Dynamic Character
2
the order of events in the story
plot
exposition
narrative
conflict
3
When the author TELLS you about a character they are using ______________.
Flat Characterization
Indirect Characterization
Dynamic Characterization
Direct Characterization
4
The part of the plot where all the loose ends are tied up.
Climax
Rising action
Falling action
Resolution
5
What is a foil character?
A character who shows multiple sides and changes
A character who contrasts sharply with another character
a great character who is destined for defeat
A character who shows only one-character trait
6
a character who does not change during a story
protagonist
dynamic character
static character
antagonist
7
The picture is an example of what literary element?
flashback
suspense
theme
irony
8
Foreshadowing
is a literary device that...
helps make the author's tone clear
gives hints or clues to what's coming
helps the reader understand the purpose of the story
explains dark days lie ahead
9
What kind of character shows us
many different types of traits
(good and bad)?
static character
flat character
round character
dynamic character
10
James stole the candy from the store. When the store owner asked him about it, he lied.
Direct Characterization
Indirect Characterization
11
a character who changes throughout the story
dynamic character
protagonist
static character
antagonist
12
The tension in the story, often caused by the antagonist.
fiction
narrative
person vs person
conflict
13
Which kind of irony is this?
Sad Irony
Dramatic Irony
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
14
A one-sided , sterotypical character is
Static
Dynamic
Flat
Round
15
a type of conflict in which the main character's antagonist is a law or rule
person vs. nature
person vs. person
person vs. fate
person vs. society
16
A person or thing who is in the story, but not the central focus.
main character
minor character
antagonist
protagonist
17
The boy was patient as he waited for his little sister to take her turn.
Indirect Characterization
Direct Characterization
18
With no______, there is no plot!
Conflict
Theme
Poetry
Era
19
The reasons for a character's thoughts and/or actions is called ...
inspiration
determination
motivation
perspiration
20
The man was strolling through town, waving at people of all ages.
Direct Characterization
Indirect Characterization
21
type of conflict where the main character's antagonist is another person
person vs. society
person vs. self
person vs. person
person vs. nature
22
Which one is foreshadowing?
A boulder about to pop.
Like your gonna see god.
Were rock weasels now!
I'm going to make it to the summit!
23
A character that has the same personality throughout the story.
Round Character
Dynamic Character
Flat Character
Static Character
24
a character who is "more than meets the eye"
minor character
dynamic character
static character
complex character
25
A character that has many character traits, we know a lot about the character.
Round Character
Static Character
Dynamic Character
Flat Character
26
Part of the plot where the conflict intensifies
Climax
Rising action
Falling action
Exposition
27
the secondary storyline in a story
plot
topic
subplot
conflict
28
What is the narrator's
perspective
?
I have no clue.
mood
point of view
tone
29
Setting can include
Era of history
The future
All of the above
A place
30
the placement of 2 images/characters/setting/symbols/etc. close together to compare & contrast
symbol
motif
allusion
juxtaposition
31
the part of the plot during which the tension is rising or getting more intense
rising action
climax
exposition
falling action
32
Point of view where narrator "knows all"
Second person
Third person omniscient
Third person limited
First person
33
What do you call the
feeling the author creates
for the reader?
mood
motif
theme
main character
34
What term refers to the
time and place
of a story?
tone
plot
theme
setting
35
She glared across the room as the teacher explained the project guidelines.
Direct Characterization
Indirect Characterization
36
He shuffled through the bedroom door. It was not going to be an easy morning.
Indirect Characterization
Direct Characterization
37
When you have to guess what a character is like, by what they say, do and by what others say.
Dynamic Characterization
Static Characterization
Direct Characterization
Indirect Characterization
38
when a character or the author reflects back on a time from the past
flashback
allusion
motif
symbol
39
What is a flashback?
When someone is reminded of something in the future
When someone remembers something about the past
When someone uses poetry
When someone writes a narrative
40
Merlin was a nervous fish. He was always scared that if Nemo ventured out he would be killed.
Direct Characterization
Indirect Characterization
41
a reference to a text/event/book/myth/place/art the author presumes the reader already knows
symbol
motif
allusion
juxtaposition
42
The girl hunched her shoulders and hid her face behind her hands. What is her character trait?
Anxious
melancholy
Determined
Brave
43
the life lesson of a story that applies to all groups of people
universal theme
subplot
motif
conflict
44
The character who is usually the "bad guy"
Protagonist
Antagonist
First person
Dynamic
45
The force that acts against the main character in the story.
antagonist
protagonist
main character
minor character
46
He bounded into the room, his smile shining for all to see. What is his character trait?
Joyous
Immature
Impulsive
Jealous
47
A sterotypical character
complicated
TGIF
flat
stock
48
What kind of narrator tells a story from the outside, but shares what
one person
thinks/feels?
third person
first person
third person limited
third person omniscient
49
What kind of narrative voice shares the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters?
objective
omniscient
subjective
limited
50
Part of plot where there is the greatest degree of tension; the solution to the conflict is given.
climax
exposition
falling action
rising action
51
type of conflict where the main character's antagonist is themself; moral or personal dilemma
person vs. fate
person vs. self
person vs. society
person vs. person
52
What is the point of view of the following passage? (For Hamza)
third person limited
first person
third person objective
second person
53
A character who doesn't change during the story
Round
Dynamic
Static
Flat
54
What is NOT an example of external conflict?
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Self
55
type of conflict where the main character's antagonist seems unavoidable, like death or disease
person vs. fate
person vs. person
person vs. nature
person vs. society
56
the person or thing in a story
character
conflict
flashback
plot
57
"A dark night in Renaissance Italy" is an example of
Plot
Setting
Point of View
Characterization
58
What term explains the idea of "
Person vs. Self
"?
climax
antagonist
internal conflict
external conflict
59
True or False: The
resolution
is the beginning of the story.
True
False
60
An
ironic twist
is when the plot takes a turn that is the opposite of what was expected.
True
False
61
A character that changes throughout a story is a _____________.
Static Character
Round Character
Flat Character
Dynamic Character
62
an object that is used to represent something else
symbol
characterization
allusion
juxtaposition
63
Abby screamed and whined at her mom. Then she laid down on the floor, kicking and screaming.
Indirect Characterization
Direct Characterization
64
what the story is about; usually can be summed up in one word
plot
genre
conflict
topic
65
the main character
resolution
antagonist
minor character
protagonist
66
What is
irony
?
Full of iron
Melancholy and dark
Almost impossible to remember
What happens is the opposite of what was expected
67
A character that does not really affect the plot
Round
Protagonist
Dynamic
Flat
68
The narrator is not a character in the story, but shows perspective of just ONE character.
Third person omniscient
Third person limited
Second person
First person
69
The overall location and time period of the entire story.
plot
general setting
narrative
immediate setting
70
The beginning of the plot when details about setting, character, and conflict are being set up.
rising action
climax
resolution
exposition
71
He scratched his head as the teacher explained the engine performance diagnostic computer.
Indirect Characterization
Direct Characterization
72
The
rising action
includes conflicts, actions and events that lead to a climax.
False
True
73
She tiptoed into the crowded room, hoping no one noticed. What is her character trait?
Timid
Fidgety
Sweet
Impolite
74
He was a simple, good-natured man; he was a kind neighbor and an obedient, henpecked husband.
Indirect Characterization
Direct Characterization
75
These events and actions
follow the climax
and
lead to the resolution
of the story.
commercial breaks
postwar action
falling action
rising action
76
A
theme
is a message about life or human nature.
True
False
77
We are going to have so much fun this summer! I can't wait for camp!
Indirect Characterization
Direct Characterization
78
The exact time and place in which an individual event in a story takes place.
general setting
immediate setting
plot
narrative
79
Saul was tapping his fingers while everyone was trying to silent read. Then he started to hum.
Indirect Characterization
Direct Characterization
80
the repetition or variations of an image or idea in a text used to develop theme or characters
allusion
motif
characterization
juxtaposition
81
part of plot where tension is lessening; feels like the plot is resolving or coming to a close
exposition
falling action
resolution
rising action
82
What kind of character
develops and grows
(either for better or for worse)?
dynamic character
static character
round character
flat character
83
The author sets the stage in the
exposition
, which includes setting and characterization.
False
True
84
All of the following are characterization tools used in literature EXCEPT ...
thoughts/speech of others
actions
dental records
appearance
85
What word describes the feeling of
uncertainty or curiosity
?
melancholy
foreshadow
foreboding
suspense
86
the end of the story; conclusion to the plot
exposition
climax
resolution
falling action
87
how an author develops a character by showing how he/she looks, acts, speaks, etc.
characterization
motif
allusion
juxtaposition
88
type of conflict in which the main character's antagonist is something from the environment
person vs. society
person vs. nature
person vs. self
person vs. fate
89
The part of the plot that makes you realize how the conflict will be resolved.
Falling action
Climax
Rising action
Exposition
90
Which term explains the idea of "Person
vs.
Nature / Fate / Person/ Technology / Society"?
internal conflict
external conflict
anger management
hopeless situation
91
True or False:
Direct characterization
are things we figure out about a character.
True
False
92
What are the two literary elements that are particularly significant for historical fiction?
Point of View & Tone
Setting & Mood
Mood & Tone
Setting & Point of View
93
Which of the following is not an example of a symbol
A dove
The Olympic Torch
A smiley face
A cross
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Narrator uses pronouns like "I," "me," or "my"
Second person
First person
Third person omniscient
Third person limited
