Vocab

Question 1

Allusion

Answer 1

A reference to a person, place, poem, book, or movie outside of the story that the author expects the reader will recognize.

Question 2

Conflict

Answer 2

A struggle between opposite characters or opposing forces.

Question 3

External conflict

Answer 3

Character struggles with an outside force which may be another character, society as a whole, or a natural force.

Question 4

Internal conflict

Answer 4

Takes place within the character’s own mind

Question 5

Flashback

Answer 5

A scene that interrupts the on going action in the story to show an event that happen earlier.

Question 6

Foreshadowing

Answer 6

The use of hints or clues in a story to suggest what action is to come; frequently used to create interest and build suspense.

Question 7

Inference

Answer 7

The act of drawing a conclusion that is not actually stated.

Question 8

Metaphor

Answer 8

A comparison of two things that are basically dissimilar but are brought together in order to create a sharp image.

Question 9

Narrator

Answer 9

The one who tells the story

Question 10

Stereotype

Answer 10

The act of putting people into groups based on race, religion, nationality, physical experience, social class, or some other easily identifiable characteristic.

Question 11

Symbol

Answer 11

An object,person, or place that has a meaning in itself and that also stands for something larger than itself, usually an idea or concept.