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1
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What is a dramatic term that refers to the main character in a story?

A

Protagonist

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True or False: The antagonist is the character that opposes the protagonist.

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True

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Fill in the blank: A _____ is a speech given by a character alone on stage, revealing their thoughts.

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monologue

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What term describes the turning point in a narrative?

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Climax

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Multiple Choice: What is the term for the struggle between opposing forces in a play? A) Conflict B) Resolution C) Theme

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A) Conflict

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What is the term for the time and place in which a story occurs?

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Setting

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True or False: Foreshadowing is a technique used to give hints about what will happen later in the story.

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True

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Fill in the blank: A _____ is a character that does not change throughout the story.

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static character

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What is the term for the central idea or theme of a literary work?

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Message

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a type of irony? A) Situational B) Dramatic C) Verbal D) All of the above

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D) All of the above

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11
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What is the emotional feeling conveyed by a work of literature?

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Mood

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True or False: A subplot is a secondary storyline that supports the main plot.

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True

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13
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Fill in the blank: A _____ is a character that undergoes significant internal change.

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dynamic character

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14
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What term refers to the author’s attitude toward the subject matter?

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Tone

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Multiple Choice: Which element is NOT part of a traditional plot structure? A) Exposition B) Resolution C) Denouement D) Characterization

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D) Characterization

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What is the term for a recurring symbol or motif in a literary work?

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Theme

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17
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True or False: A soliloquy is a conversation between two characters.

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False

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18
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Fill in the blank: The _____ is the part of the story where the conflict is introduced.

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rising action

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What is the term for the final resolution of the plot?

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Denouement

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20
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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

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D) All of the above

21
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What term describes the use of exaggeration for emphasis or effect?

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Hyperbole

22
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True or False: A flashback is a scene that interrupts the current action to show an event that happened earlier.

A

True

23
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Fill in the blank: The _____ is the character or force that creates conflict for the protagonist.

A

antagonist

24
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What is the term for the feeling of suspense or uncertainty about the outcome of events?

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Tension

25
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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) A character with noble qualities that faces downfall

26
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What is the term for a character’s speech that reveals their thoughts to the audience?

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Aside

27
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True or False: A theme is a specific topic discussed in a literary work.

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False

28
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Fill in the blank: The _____ is the part of the story where the main conflict reaches its peak.

A

climax

29
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What term refers to a character’s motivation for their actions?

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Character motivation

30
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Multiple Choice: Which term describes the use of hints to suggest future events? A) Foreshadowing B) Flashback C) Exposition D) Resolution

A

A) Foreshadowing

31
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What is the term for the physical arrangement of elements in a scene?

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Staging

32
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True or False: The exposition provides background information about the characters and setting.

A

True

33
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Fill in the blank: The _____ is the resolution of the plot’s conflicts.

A

falling action

34
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What term refers to the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words?

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Alliteration

35
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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

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A) It leads to the hero’s downfall

36
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What is the term for a statement that seems contradictory but reveals a truth?

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Paradox

37
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True or False: The inciting incident is the event that sets the story in motion.

A

True

38
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Fill in the blank: The _____ is the central conflict or problem faced by the protagonist.

A

crisis

39
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What term refers to the use of language to create sensory impressions?

A

Imagery

40
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Multiple Choice: Which element is NOT typically included in a character’s development? A) Motivation B) Backstory C) Physical appearance D) Setting

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D) Setting

41
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What is the term for a literary device that gives human characteristics to non-human entities?

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Personification

42
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True or False: A motif is a recurring element that has symbolic significance.

A

True

43
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Fill in the blank: The _____ is the series of events that make up the action of a story.

A

plot

44
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What term refers to the main idea or underlying meaning of a literary work?

A

Theme

45
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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

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A) To introduce the story

46
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What is the term for the struggle within a character’s mind?

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Internal conflict

47
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True or False: The denouement is the beginning of the story.

A

False

48
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Fill in the blank: The _____ is a brief story that illustrates a moral lesson.

A

fable

49
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What term describes a change in perspective or opinion by a character?

A

Character development

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