Voice test Flashcards
What is diction?
Diction is a fancier word for word choice.
Is “Martin Galen-ham learned not to be selfish,” a theme?
No. You can not include character names in the theme.
What is an Antagonist?
The Antagonist is the opposing force that stands in the protagonist’s way. (NOT ALWAYS THE “BAD GUY”)
What is a Protagonist?
A Protagonist is the entity that the story follows. (NOT ALWAYS THE “GOOD GUY”)
What is a series of complications that occur as the main characters attempt to resolve their issue(s)?
A series of complications that occur as the main characters attempt to resolve their issue is conflict.
What’s the definition of omniscient?
The definition of omniscient is all knowing.
What POV is used when the narrator knows ALL CHARACTERS’ thoughts and feelings?
The POV used when the narrator knows all characters’ thoughts/feelings is 3rd person omniscient (all knowing narrator).
What is the life lesson, or message, the author wants the reader to take away from the story called?
The life lesson, or message, the author wants the reader to take away from the story is called theme.
A theme must include the theme topic and must… (rewrite sentence)
A theme must include the theme topic and must be a general statement about life.
What characterization is in use while the author tells the reader about the character straight up?
Direct characterization is in use while the author tells the reader about the character straight up.
What is the most intense or emotional part of a story?
The most intense or emotional part of a story is the climax.
Character vs. Character, Character vs. Society, Character vs. Nature, and Character vs. Technology are all examples of what type of conflict?
Character vs. Character, Character vs. Society, Character vs. Nature, and Character vs. Technology are all examples of external conflict
What is the part of the plot that gives the information about the characters, setting, and conflict?
The part of the plot that gives the information about the characters, setting, and conflict is the exposition (the beginning of the story).
When the author introduces us to the character but we must use clues to determine the character’s personality type and attitude, it is considered to be what?
When the author introduces us to the character but we must use clues to determine the character’s personality type and attitude, it is considered to be indirect characterization
