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9th Grade Literary Elements
9th Grade Literary Elements
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An #English introduction to basic #literary terms.
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A static character is...
is fully-developed, with many traits--both bad and good.
not fully developed; we know only one side of the character.
one who experiences a change in character in the story.
one who does not experience a character change.
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What is the definition of protagonist?
The character who makes the audience laugh.
The character who opposes the main character.
The character who the reader doesn't want to die.
The central character in the plot's conflict.
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An example of person versus nature is....
A man not being able to start a fire in the cold.
A man being mad at his boss.
A child being upset at his dog for eating his toy.
A woman struggling with how she sees herself.
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A flat character is...
not fully developed; we know only one side of the character.
is one who does not experience a change in the story.
is fully-developed, with many traits-- both bad and good.
is one who experiences a change in character in the story.
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An example of person vs person conflict is....
A woman struggling with how she sees herself.
A child being upset at his dog for eating his toy.
A man not being able to start a fire in the cold.
A man being mad at his boss.
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What kind of tone is this? "It was a cold and gloomy night, and the cobwebs danced..."
Humorous
Scary
Happy
Hopeful
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What is a flashback?
When a character gets superhero speed.
When an event occurs right after a character makes a mistake
When an event occurs before the current time of the story.
When a person gets hurt.
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The exposition of the story is....
the peak or turning point of the action.
a tension that is built through a series of complications.
an explanation of the situation and the characters.
any complications that are wrapped up after the climax.
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What is the definition of an antagonist?
A character who sees what is going to happen in the future.
A character who is close with the protagonist.
A character who doesn't like other people.
A character or force in conflict with the protagonist.
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An example of "second person" is....
The boy looked upon the treasure with awe...
I quietly viewed the scene in front of me...
She didn't know where to go ...
Now reader, you need to be careful...
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An example of person versus society is....
A brother and a sister fighting over a toy.
A child being upset at his dog for eating his toy.
Telling Judy she can't be a cop because she's a bunny.
A man not being able to start a fire in the cold.
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A theme is....
The background colors on my google slides.
The underlying message or idea in the story.
Something that describes what the main character learned.
The way the author tells the audience how they feel.
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Imagery is....
a way of seeing the world in a positive light.
an imaginary place.
a picture of scenery.
an appeal to any of the 5 senses.
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An example of a hyperbole is...
She hopes for the sun to smile upon her.
She is a hopeful person.
He was as tall as a redwood tree.
He hated cancer.
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What does
chronological mean?
Many changes happen at once to the characters.
Some one goes back in time.
Changes occur slowly throughout the story.
The events are told in the order they happen
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An example of "first person" is....
The boy looked upon the treasure with awe.
She played quietly beside the river.
I went to the store.
The girl ran to her mother.
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What is a foil character?
A character who uses humor.
A character whose traits are in direct contrast of another.
A character who dislikes others.
A character who grows throughout the story.
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An example of a metaphor is...
She laughed loudly into the night.
She hopes for the sun to smile upon her.
She is a rose.
She is as bright as the sun.
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An example of internal conflict is....
A man being mad at his boss.
A man not being able to start a fire in the cold.
A child being upset at his dog for eating his toy.
A woman struggling with how she sees herself.
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The falling action of the story is....
any complications that are wrapped up after the climax.
a tension that is built through a series of complications.
the peak or turning point of the action.
an explanation of the situation and the characters.
21
A round character is...
one who experiences a change in character in the story.
not fully developed; we know only one side of the character.
is fully-developed, with many traits--both bad and good.
one who does not experience a character change.
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An example of "third person" is....
The boy looked upon the treasure with awe...
Now reader, you need to be careful...
I quietly viewed the scene in front of me...
I was confused by her way of speaking ...
23
What is a time lapse?
When the story skips an unusual period of time.
When a character loses their memory.
When a character remembers a sad memory.
When the characters sleep.
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The setting includes which of these elements?
The time, place, and period of where the story takes place.
The place where the story takes place.
The time period of where the story takes place.
The time of where the story takes place.
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An example of a simile is...
She is as bright as the sun.
She laughed loudly into the night.
She is a rose.
She hopes for the sun to smile upon her.
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Omniscient is when...
the reader sees the perspective of two characters.
the reader sees the story played out through one character.
the reader isn't aware of what is happening.
the reader is told everything about the story.
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An example of an allusion is...
He hated cancer.
He was as strong as Hercules!
He was as tall as a redwood tree.
The dog thought he was the best thing in the world.
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A dynamic character is...
is fully-developed, with many traits-- both bad and good.
not fully developed; we know only one side of the character.
is one who experiences a change in character in the story.
is one who does not experience a change in the story.
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The rising action of the story is....
the peak or turning point of the action.
any complications that are wrapped up after the climax.
a tension that is built through a series of complications.
an explanation of the situation and the characters.
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The resolution of the story is....
any complications that are wrapped up after the climax.
an explanation of the situation and the characters.
a tension that is built through a series of complications.
the end of the story.
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The climax of the story is....
the peak or turning point of the action.
a tension that is built through a series of complications.
any complications that are wrapped up after the climax.
an explanation of the situation and the characters.
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The figurative language term "personification" is used to....
give cliche traits to people in the story.
make someone feel connected to other people.
make someone laugh.
give human traits to animals or inanimate objects.
