Literary Terms - Week #1

Question 1

Antecedent Action

Answer 1

the events that occur before the story takes place

Question 2

Exposition

Answer 2

incidents occurring at the beginning of the story, introduces main characters, settings, & situations.

Question 3

Character Foil

Answer 3

A character that serves by contrast to highlight or emphasize opposing traits in another character

Question 4

Hyperbole

Answer 4

An exaggerated statement that adds emphasis without intending it to be true
“They should’ve arrested the builder for cutting those down! They massacred the neighborhood.” pg 16-17

Question 5

Flashback

Answer 5

Presenting past events during current events, in order to provide background for the current narration.

Question 6

Motivation

Answer 6

what drives a character to think, behave, & interact.

Question 7

Realism

Answer 7

Portrayal of life in a faithful accurate manner; the everyday mundane & normal events of life

Question 8

Stage directions

Answer 8

text in a play that is not spoken, but indicates action or activity for characters to engage in.

Question 9

Foreshadow

Answer 9

A hint/clue given to suggest what will come in the future