Quarter 1
Literary Devices
Narrative Elements
Freytag's Pyramid
Count of Monte Cristo
100

This is the narrative structure of The Odyssey.

What is The Hero's Journey?

100

This is the definition of a simile.

What is a comparison using like or as?

100

This element describes the vibe of a scene. 

What is mood?

100

This is the most intense, pivotal point in the story.

What is the climax?

100

This is Edmond Dantes fiancee.

Who is Mercedes?
200

This character archetype provides wisdom, training, and guidance to a hero.

What is a Mentor?

200

"Life is a highway" is an example of this device.

What is a metaphor?

200

"You" is a pronoun for this point of view. 

What is second person POV?

200
This is the final step in Freytag's pyramid.

What is the resolution/conclusion?

200
Danglar's job on the Pharaon was ___.

What is the purser?

300

These are the main two traits of the Trickster character archetype. 

What is humor and challenging the status quo?

300

"Red roses represent love" is an example of this device.

What is symbolism?

300

This narrative element describes the author's attitude towards a subject. 

What is tone?

300

This stage is the longest part of a story where the tension builds to its peak.

What is rising action?

300

This is the reason Edmond's father didn't have money when Edmond returned from his voyage. 

Why did old Dantes pay Edmond's debt to his neighbor Caderousse?

400

This is the role of the character archetype The Herald.

What announcing the call to adventure?

400

This literary device is an exaggeration used for effect.

What is hyperbole?

400

"Zachary is a charismatic actor" is an example of this kind of characterization.

What is direct characterization?

400

This is when the falling action occurs.

What is after the climax?
400

The reason Edmond Dantes was arrested at his betrothal feast. 

What is an accusation of being a bonapartist?

500

In a hero's story, the central crisis, their greatest fear or enemy, is called The ___.

What is Ordeal?

500

"The wind whispered through the trees" is an example of this device.

What is personification?

500

These are ways an author can show a character's characterization. 

What is physical appearance, thoughts, effect on others, speech, and actions?

500

These elements are all part of the exposition, or beginning, of a story.

What is background, characters, and setting?

500

The vibe of Edmond meeting Fernand was ___.

What is tense and impolite?

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