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Character Stuff
Everything Else
100
Language based on some kind of comparison that is not literally true.
Figurative Language
100
From what condition does Morrie suffer?
ALS
100
I hear the movement of animals in the brush. What part of speech is the word "movement"?
Noun
100
A story's main character is called the:
protagonist
100
In stories in which an “I” relates events and takes part in the action, the point of view is called:
First Person point of view
200
A direct comparison.
What is a metaphor?
200
What is Mitch's occupation?
He is a journalist.
200
My mom told me to do my math homework before going out. What part of speech is the word "math"?
Adjective
200
A one-dimensional character.
Flat
200
Another word for "all-knowing" is:
Omniscient
300
Another word for a harsh form of irony.
Sarcasm
300
Which form of non-fiction is used in Tuesday's with Morrie?
Biography
300
Sandra pretended not to care while all the other kids laughed at her. What part of speech is the word "at"?
Preposition
300
Give an example of indirect characterization.
Whatever you said.
300
When the writer wants to recreate an event, experience, or place through language that appeals to the senses, the method of writing used is called:
Description
400
A writer’s attitude toward subject, audience, or character is conveyed by the:
Tone
400
What is the title of the record that lists the accusations against each guest?
"Swan Song"
400
Who/Whom is the best DJ in town?
Who
400
A mad scientist is an example of this.
A stock character.
400
When an author writes about his/her own life, it is called:
An autobiography
500
Which part of a story introduces the basic situation?
Exposition
500
What word means to abstain from all smoking, drugs, and alcohol? (Agatha Christie was one.)
A teetotaler
500
Give me a sentence that correctly uses the word "whom."
What you said.
500
Name the five methods of indirect characterization.
Speech Thoughts Effect on others Actions Looks and appearance
500
The associated or implied meaning of a word in addition to its literal definition is its:
Connotation