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A struggle or clash that drives the plot is:
conflict
characterization
theme
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A dynamic character:
changes throughout the course of the story
displays one or two character traits
is always exciting
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Which of the following statements about theme is false?
Theme is a central idea, or insight, about life.
Theme is the subject of the story.
Theme may be conveyed through what a character learns.
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What is chronological order?
The order in which objects are arranged in space
The time order in which things happen
The logical order in which ideas are presented
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Characters reveal themselves most vividly through their:
names
actions
ages
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A flat character:
displays only one or two character traits
is always boring
displays several character traits
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Tone is the:
character's attitude toward the narrator
writer's attitude toward a subject or character
reader's attitude toward the characters
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What is tone?
The way characters interact
the author's attitude
An author's choice of words
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The theme of a literary work:
is stated in the beginning of the work
may recur in literature from different cultures and periods
is not subject to interpretation
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When writers convey the reasons for a character's actions, they are describing the character's:
exposition
autobiography
motivation
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Irony occurs when:
characters have a disagreement
there is a difference between the expected and what happens
a writer shows that a character is wrong
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A narrator in a story:
does not always tell the truth
describes the past. present, and future
can be fully trusted by the reader
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Which of the following elements is not part of the setting of the story?
The weather
The time period
A character's nickname
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Which part of the plot usually contains the most tension?
Climax
Complication
Resolution
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The function of a symbol is to:
stand for something beyond itself
entertain the reader
provide conflict
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Describing a character's fancy style of dress is an example of revealing a character through:
speech
setting
appearance
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A round character:
is the main character
changes throughout the course of the story
displays various character traits
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Characters with internal conflicts:
are incapable of taking action
do not clash with other people
struggle with opposing desires or emotions
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A static character:
changes over the course of the story
stays the same over the course of the story
displays one or two character traits
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Both metaphors and similes:
are types of images
compare two unalike things
are words that a writer uses for the way they sound
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An allegory is:
a frightening story
a symbolic story
a story with a surprise ending
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Which of the following images would create a scary mood?
Two swans on a lake
The opening of a creaky door
A bird chirping early in the morning
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Foreshadowing is:
having a surprise twist at the end of the story
hinting at what will happen later in the story
scaring the reader in a way the reader enjoys
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What is a symbol?
A person, animal, or object that stands for something else
An object that is given human characteristics
A reference to a famous person
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Restating a passage in your own words is called:
making inferences
paraphrasing
brainstroming
