Character
Conflict
Literary Terms
Figurative Language
Miscellaneous
100
A character or a group of characters that oppose the story’s main character.
Antagonist
100
When a character faces resistance from a outside force.
Ex: the wilderness
Character vs. Nature
100
The author's attitude or feelings toward the subject they are writing about.
Tone
100
An obvious or extreme exaggeration used for effect.
Hyperbole
100
Isaiah's pediatrician prescribed him an antibiotic.
Is the word "him" a direct object or indirect object?
indirect object
200
A character who shows little to no change in their personality, perspective, or outlook from the start of the story to the end.
Static Character
200
The most common type of conflict. Two characters are in conflict with each other's ideas, actions, or beliefs.
Character vs. Character
200
The time and place of a story.
Setting
200
Repetition of the beginning sounds in a group of words.
Alliteration
200
What is the dictionary definition of a word called?
Denotation - its denotative meaning
300
The main character of a story.
Protagonist
300
When a character is in conflict with their internal emotions and feelings and or a decision that they need to make.
Character vs. Self
300
Author leaves hints or clues to suggest events that will occur later in the story.
Foreshadowing
300
Comparing two unlike things without using like or as.
Ex. Her eyes were stars that lit up the night.
Metaphor
300
Which is a thesis statement?
a. Taking a year off before college makes high school graduates better students because they are more mature, experienced, and focused on their studies.
b. The following paper discusses how taking a year off after high school affects students who plan on attending college or technical school.
A.
400
A character who changes throughout the story usually as a result of overcoming a problem. Usually a main character.
Dynamic Character
400
When a character is in conflict with a larger group, community, or culture.
Character vs. Society
400
Contrast Subjective and Objective P.O.V.
When using Subjective P.O.V., the author shares their feelings and opinions.
Ex. Not having recess SUcks!
When using Objective P.O.V., the author sticks to the facts only.
Ex. We have recess during fourth period.
400
A figure of speech that makes reference to a well known person, event or place that may be real or imagined. Ex. Brenda had a smile that rivaled that of Mona Lisa.
Allusion
400
Which sentence is more formal?
a. During Homecoming Weekend, everyone is invited to come to a fancy dinner and other events at the college.
b. During Homecoming Weekend, former students are invited to attend a banquet and other events at the college.
B.
500
Who was the protagonist in The Outsiders?
Ponyboy Curtis
500
Which one of the types of conflict is the only type that shows internal conflict?
Character vs. Self
500
Which part of the plot would the conflict most likely be introduced?
Rising Action
500
When two opposite ideas are put together for effect.
Ex. act natural
Oxymoron
500
Are book titles in quotation marks or underlined when writing?
Underlined