Theme, Symbolism, and Irony Quiz

A story with characters or situations that represent something other than themselves is a/an

What is direct characterization?

IS IT A THEME?: "Hard times can reveal who your true friends are."

IS IT A THEME?: "Jake's struggle for power shows his leadership skills."

IS IT A THEME?: "Fragile people can sometimes contribute more than expected."

Irony is a contrast between expectation and _

This is an element of uncertainty in a text, in which something can be interpreted in a number of different ways.

What is indirect characterization?

IS IT A THEME?: "Hester was singled out because of a mistake she made."

IS IT A THEME?: "The theme of the story is experience."

What is a statement or situation that seems to be a contradiction but reveals a truth?