Elements of Fiction Review

What is irony?

He shuffled through the bedroom door. It was not going to be an easy morning.

the life lesson of a story that applies to all groups of people

What is the point of view of the following passage? (For Hamza)

The force that acts against the main character in the story.

a reference to a text/event/book/myth/place/art the author presumes the reader already knows

The picture is an example of what literary element?

With no______, there is no plot!

True or False:  Direct characterization are things we figure out about a character.

when a character or the author reflects back on a time from the past

A sterotypical character

The exact time and place in which an individual event in a story takes place.

the repetition or variations of an image or idea in a text used to develop theme or characters

A one-sided , sterotypical character is

Merlin was a nervous fish. He was always scared that if Nemo ventured out he would be killed.

James stole the candy from the store. When the store owner asked him about it, he lied.

Which of the following is not an example of a symbol

Which term explains the idea of "Person vs. Nature / Fate / Person/ Technology / Society"?

The reasons for a character's thoughts and/or actions is called ...

An ironic twist is when the plot takes a turn that is the opposite of what was expected.

What term refers to the time and place of a story?

The girl hunched her shoulders and hid her face behind her hands. What is her character trait?

the order of events in the story

type of conflict in which the main character's antagonist is something from the environment

the part of the plot during which the tension is rising or getting more intense

A character that we don't know much about.

Part of plot where there is the greatest degree of tension; the solution to the conflict is given.

type of conflict where the main character's antagonist is another person

What kind of narrator tells a story from the outside, but shares what one person thinks/feels?

A character that does not really affect the plot

The beginning of the plot when details about setting, character, and conflict are being set up.

The character who is usually the "bad guy"

Which kind of irony is this?

The tension in the story, often caused by the antagonist.

the person or thing in a story

She glared across the room as the teacher explained the project guidelines.

He scratched his head as the teacher explained the engine performance diagnostic computer.

Saul was tapping his fingers while everyone was trying to silent read. Then he started to hum.

These events and actions follow the climax and lead to the resolution of the story.

When you have to guess what a character is like, by what they say, do and by what others say.

The rising action includes conflicts, actions and events that lead to a climax.

What kind of narrative voice shares the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters?

All of the following are characterization tools used in literature EXCEPT ...

A character that has many character traits, we know a lot about the character.

what the story is about; usually can be summed up in one word

A person or thing who is in the story, but not the central focus.

What term explains the idea of "Person vs. Self"?

Point of view where narrator "knows all"

She tiptoed into the crowded room, hoping no one noticed. What is her character trait?

part of plot where tension is lessening; feels like the plot is resolving or coming to a close

The man was strolling through town, waving at people of all ages.

type of conflict where the main character's antagonist is themself; moral or personal dilemma

He bounded into the room, his smile shining for all to see. What is his character trait?

What is a flashback?

True or False: The resolution is the beginning of the story.

A character who doesn't change during the story

What word describes the feeling of uncertainty or curiosity?

type of conflict where the main character's antagonist seems unavoidable, like death or disease

"A dark night in Renaissance Italy" is an example of

What do you call the feeling the author creates for the reader?

A character that changes throughout a story is a _____________.

What are the two literary elements that are particularly significant for historical fiction?

The part of the plot that makes you realize how the conflict will be resolved.

A character that has the same personality throughout the story.

What kind of character develops and grows (either for better or for worse)?

an object that is used to represent something else

Narrator uses pronouns like "I," "me," or "my"

how an author develops a character by showing how he/she looks, acts, speaks, etc.

What is a foil character?

the secondary storyline in a story

a character who does not change during a story

The boy was patient as he waited for his little sister to take her turn.

the placement of 2 images/characters/setting/symbols/etc. close together to compare & contrast

The author sets the stage in the exposition, which includes setting and characterization.

a type of conflict in which the main character's antagonist is a law or rule

a character who changes throughout the story

Part of the plot where the conflict intensifies 

The part of the plot where all the loose ends are tied up.

the main character

What kind of character shows us many different types of traits (good and bad)?

Setting can include

A theme is a message about life or human nature.

the end of the story; conclusion to the plot

When the author TELLS you about a character they are using ______________.

Foreshadowing is a literary device that...

a character who is "more than meets the eye" 

The narrator is not a character in the story, but shows perspective of just ONE character.

The overall location and time period of the entire story.

We are going to have so much fun this summer! I can't wait for camp!

What is the narrator's perspective?

Abby screamed and whined at her mom. Then she laid down on the floor, kicking and screaming.

What is NOT an example of external conflict?

Which one is foreshadowing?