I Flashcards
What is a dramatic term that refers to the main character in a story?
Protagonist
True or False: The antagonist is the character that opposes the protagonist.
True
Fill in the blank: A _____ is a speech given by a character alone on stage, revealing their thoughts.
monologue
What term describes the turning point in a narrative?
Climax
Multiple Choice: What is the term for the struggle between opposing forces in a play? A) Conflict B) Resolution C) Theme
A) Conflict
What is the term for the time and place in which a story occurs?
Setting
True or False: Foreshadowing is a technique used to give hints about what will happen later in the story.
True
Fill in the blank: A _____ is a character that does not change throughout the story.
static character
What is the term for the central idea or theme of a literary work?
Message
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a type of irony? A) Situational B) Dramatic C) Verbal D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What is the emotional feeling conveyed by a work of literature?
Mood
True or False: A subplot is a secondary storyline that supports the main plot.
True
Fill in the blank: A _____ is a character that undergoes significant internal change.
dynamic character
What term refers to the author’s attitude toward the subject matter?
Tone
Multiple Choice: Which element is NOT part of a traditional plot structure? A) Exposition B) Resolution C) Denouement D) Characterization
D) Characterization
What is the term for a recurring symbol or motif in a literary work?
Theme
True or False: A soliloquy is a conversation between two characters.
False
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the part of the story where the conflict is introduced.
rising action
What is the term for the final resolution of the plot?
Denouement
Multiple Choice: What is the primary purpose of dialogue in a play? A) To provide exposition B) To develop characters C) To advance the plot D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What term describes the use of exaggeration for emphasis or effect?
Hyperbole
True or False: A flashback is a scene that interrupts the current action to show an event that happened earlier.
True
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the character or force that creates conflict for the protagonist.
antagonist
What is the term for the feeling of suspense or uncertainty about the outcome of events?
Tension
Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes a tragic hero? A) A character with noble qualities that faces downfall B) A comic character C) A villain D) A sidekick
A) A character with noble qualities that faces downfall
What is the term for a character’s speech that reveals their thoughts to the audience?
Aside
True or False: A theme is a specific topic discussed in a literary work.
False
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the part of the story where the main conflict reaches its peak.
climax
What term refers to a character’s motivation for their actions?
Character motivation
Multiple Choice: Which term describes the use of hints to suggest future events? A) Foreshadowing B) Flashback C) Exposition D) Resolution
A) Foreshadowing
What is the term for the physical arrangement of elements in a scene?
Staging
True or False: The exposition provides background information about the characters and setting.
True
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the resolution of the plot’s conflicts.
falling action
What term refers to the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words?
Alliteration
Multiple Choice: What is a common trait of a tragic flaw? A) It leads to the hero’s downfall B) It is a positive attribute C) It is never revealed D) It is irrelevant to the plot
A) It leads to the hero’s downfall
What is the term for a statement that seems contradictory but reveals a truth?
Paradox
True or False: The inciting incident is the event that sets the story in motion.
True
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the central conflict or problem faced by the protagonist.
crisis
What term refers to the use of language to create sensory impressions?
Imagery
Multiple Choice: Which element is NOT typically included in a character’s development? A) Motivation B) Backstory C) Physical appearance D) Setting
D) Setting
What is the term for a literary device that gives human characteristics to non-human entities?
Personification
True or False: A motif is a recurring element that has symbolic significance.
True
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the series of events that make up the action of a story.
plot
What term refers to the main idea or underlying meaning of a literary work?
Theme
Multiple Choice: What is the primary purpose of a prologue? A) To introduce the story B) To provide a resolution C) To create tension D) To develop characters
A) To introduce the story
What is the term for the struggle within a character’s mind?
Internal conflict
True or False: The denouement is the beginning of the story.
False
Fill in the blank: The _____ is a brief story that illustrates a moral lesson.
fable
What term describes a change in perspective or opinion by a character?
Character development
