ELA 9 Pretest Vocabulary and Literary devices

A conflict between a character and a problem or force they can not control is a _____ conflict.

Any writing that exists to teach a moral lesson is

When a writer uses words that appeal to one or more of the readers five senses they are utilizing this:

The big event where the protagonist takes an action that changes the course of the story is...

–When the narrator is a character in the story,and uses the pronoun “I”.The point of view is:

When the expected outcome does not happen, and the outcome is extremely unexpected is_____irony

Ethan eats eggs easily everyday is an example of __________.

The main idea or life lesson that a story conveys to you is the _________.

The series of events that lead up to the climax of the story is known as the _________.

This means the idea or feeling that a word invokes not just it's literal or primary meaning.

In a play when the audience knows the character is making a mistake is an example of _____irony

A character trait that ultimately leads to the tragic downfall of a tragic hero

Trying to convince someone of something through reputation or credibility

Trying to convince someone of something by appealing to their emotions

The time, place, mood and atmosphere of a story is known as the__________

A Protagonist is generally the main character in a story that has inherently______ qualities.

An Antagonist is character/ force that is an obstacle for the protagonist and has____qualities.

The problem or issue introduced at the start of a text that the protagonist seeks to address or solve is known as the :

This makes the reader /audience tense about the events and wonder what will happen next?".

When the narrator is not a character and the story is told using “he” “she” “it” and “they” is:

The leaves danced across the street is an example of ___________.

A conflict that takes place between one person or force and another is a _________conflict.

Peter Piper picked a pack of pickled peppers is an example of :

A character in a drama that is well-respected, and well meaning, but unfortunately must die

This gives the reader a hint something is going tohappen without revealing/ spoiling the ending

The series of events that come immediately after the climax of the story are the ____________.

My father is a teddy bear, is an example of a _____________.

A conflict between a character and their inner voice or insecurity is a ________ conflict.

The part of the story that solves the problem presented in the exposition is the _________.

She is as beautiful as the sea is an example of a ___________.