Collection 1 Study Guide

Question 1

Different types of conflict

Answer 1

External and internal

Question 2

External conflict

Answer 2

Involves a character and another person or thing

Question 3

Internal conflict

Answer 3

Always takes place within a character’s mind, heart, and soul

Question 4

Connotation

Answer 4

Emotions or feelings associated with a word

Question 5

Direct characterization

Answer 5

Writer reveals the characters traits

Question 6

Flashback

Answer 6

Scene that occurs out if sequence and tells of events that happened in the past

Question 7

Foreshadow

Answer 7

A hint or clue about something that will happen later in the story

Question 8

Imagery

Answer 8

Language that appeals to our 5 senses (sight, smell, taste, touch, hear)

Question 9

Indirect characterization

Answer 9

Writer allows the reader to visualize the character in action by showing how the character acts, speaks, private thoughts (diary), appearance, and how other characters interact with the character

Question 10

Irony

Answer 10

A contrast between what is expected with what actually happens

Question 11

Types of irony

Answer 11

Situational
Dramatic
Verbal

Question 12

Situational irony

Answer 12

Situation turns out the opposite of what you expected

Question 13

Dramatic irony

Answer 13

When the readers or audience know something that the characters don’t

Question 14

Verbal irony

Answer 14

Say one thing but mean the other

Question 15

Mood

Answer 15

Atmosphere, affecting the way we feel as we read

Question 16

Motivation

Answer 16

Needs or conflicts that drive a character

Question 17

Protagonist

Answer 17

Main character; one who drives the action

Question 18

Setting

Answer 18

The story’s time and place

Question 19

Suspense

Answer 19

The feeling of uncertainty or anxiety about what is going to happen next

Question 20

Symbol

Answer 20

Person, place, thing, or event that stands for both itself and for something beyond itself

Question 21

Theme

Answer 21

Makes some revelation about the subject. Often reveals a truth about human behavior

Question 22

Tone

Answer 22

Writers attitude toward the subject

Question 23

Traits

Answer 23

Special characteristics

Question 24

Antagonist

Answer 24

Character who blocks the protagonist from getting what he or she wants