Literary Terms #3

Question 1

Plot

Answer 1

A series of events linked by causality leading to a climax (the story line)

Question 2

Protagonist

Answer 2

The main character in a story

Question 3

Pun

Answer 3

A play on words, usually having two meanings, often for comic effect.

Question 4

Sarcasm

Answer 4

Verbal irony or saying something but meaning the opposite. The intent is usually to harm

Question 5

Satire

Answer 5

The combination of critical attitude with wit and humour for the purpose of improving humanity. The author will make the subject appear so ridiculous that it is obvious he/she is making some critical comment about it. The intent is to instruct.

Question 6

Setting

Answer 6

The time, place, and circumstances of a story.

Question 7

Suspense

Answer 7

A mental uncertainty.

Question 8

Symbol

Answer 8

A concrete representation of something that is abstract (an idea)

Question 9

Theme

Answer 9

The lesson or moral which the author is trying to convey. Theme is a statement not a topic.

Question 10

Tone

Answer 10

The feelings of the author towards the subject.