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___________________________________is the main character or “hero” of a story; the good guy.
Protagonist
What is symbolism?
a) Objects or characters representing abstract ideas.
b) The use of vivid language.
c) The emotional atmosphere of a story.
d) a technique to develop characters.
Objects or characters representing abstract ideas.
What is a theme in literature?
a) The author's attitude.
b) The central idea or message of the text.
c) A character's backstory.
d) A type of point of view.
The central idea or message of the text.
Name all the three different types of Points of View
First Person, Second Person, and Third person
What does the word characterization mean?
Its the way an author describes or an actor shows what a character is like
___________________________________ Usually the character who opposes the protagonist; the bad guy.
Identify what literary device is being used in the following sentence: The crisp autumn air blew the sweet scent of damp fallen leaves all around the edge of the pristine, and near frozen lake below.
a) Imagery
b) Allusion
c) Mood
d) Tone
Imagery
What is tone?
a) the central idea.
b) the author's attitude toward the subject.
c) a comparison using "like" or "as."
d) hints about future events.
The author's attitude toward the subject.
What is first person pov? List the pronouns used.
Narrator speaking about themselves
_______________ are characters with little to no complex emotions, motivations, or personality and do not change throughout the course of a movie or story.
Flat characters
___________________________________ refers to the use of humor, irony exaggeration, or ridicule to expose or criticize the flaws, stupidity, or absurdities of people and society that often targets politics, social issues, and push for social change.
Satire
What is foreshadowing in a story?
a) The main idea or message of the story.
b) Hints or clues about future events.
c) A character's personality development.
d) Extreme exaggeration for effect.
Hints or clues about future events.
What is the mood in a story?
a) The author's viewpoint.
b) the emotional atmosphere created by the author's words.
c) the plot's outcome.
d) A specific type of character.
The emotional atmosphere created by the author's words.
What is second person pov? List the pronouns used.
Narrator speaks directly to the reader
______________ are deep and layered characters in a story; complex characters that undergo development and feel like real people because they possess depth and dimension.
Round characters
___________________________________ is the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or empathic effect.
Irony
What is conflict in a story?
a) The central struggle between opposing forces.
b) The author's tone.
c) The character's development.
d) The use of descriptive language.
The central struggle between opposing forces.
What is the climax in a story?
a) A turning point in the story.
b) The ending of a story
c) The beginning of a story
d) The middle of the story
A turning point in the story.
What is third person pov? List the pronouns used.
Narrator observes the story, but is not a part of the story
are characters that remain the same throughout the story and do not undergo any changes in thought or personality, even when faced with conflict
Static Characters
___________________________________ is a narrative technique that blurs the distinction between fantasy and reality.
Magic Realism
Which of the following is an example of personification?
a) Her smile was brighter than the sun.
b) He runs like the wind.
c) The wind whispered through the trees.
d) Samantha saw seven sisters.
The wind whispered through the trees.
What is a motif?
a) A repeating behavior
b) Something that never happens
c) A repeating theme or event
d) Something that only happens once
A repeating theme or event
Name the different types of third person point of view
Third person Limited, Third person Omniscient, and Third person Objective
______________are characters that undergo change as a result of learning from conflict. They start of the story in one way and then will have some kind of revelation or life-changing event that will cause them to change their views, beliefs, and personality
Dynamic Characters