mono
What is (of an algebraic expression) consisting of one term?
monomial
What is (of an action or decision) performed by or affecting only one person, group, or country involved in a particular situation, without the agreement of another or the others?
unilateral
What is a short reference to a person, object, place, event, or other literary work the reader is likely to be familiar with?
allusion
What is the rhythmic structure of a line of poetry, defined by the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables?
meter
What is a literary device that describes a character in a straightforward manner?
direct characterization
What is a building or buildings occupied by a community of monks living under religious vows?
monastery
What is (of two or more people) fully in agreement?
unanimous
What is any person, animal, or figure represented in a literary work?
character
What is a figure of speech where one thing is directly compared to another, usually unrelated?
metaphor
This is an example of direct or indirect characterization...
John snapped at the man without warning.
indirect characterization
What is the exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service?
monopoly
What is being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else?
unique
in literature refers to the way an author describes and develops the traits, motivations, and personalities of characters within a story, allowing the reader to understand who they are through their actions, dialogue, thoughts, and interactions with other characters
characterization
What is a literary device that uses descriptive language to create mental pictures in the reader's mind?
imagery
What is a literary device that reveals a character's traits through their actions, thoughts, speech, or appearance?
indirect characterization
What is the practice or state of being married to one person at a time?
monogamy
What is of, affecting, or done by all people or things in the world or in a particular group; applicable to all cases?
universal
What is a struggle or clash between opposing forces?
conflict
What is a literary device where an author subtly hints at future plot developments or events within a story?
foreshadowing
Is this an example of direct or indirect characterization....
Sally is extremely short-tempered!
direct characterization
What is dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest?
monotonous
What is an instance of two or more people coming together again after a period of separation?
reunion
What is a way of using words to convey meaning in a non-literal way. It can be used to create a more vivid image, or to make a comparison that's more evocative?
Figurative Language
What is a narrative technique where the story temporarily interrupts its chronological order to present a scene from the past?
flasahback
What can you infer about how this character is feeling?
"A character nervously fidgets with their hands before a big presentation, then avoids eye contact with the audience."
The character is feeling nervous.