Literary Terms and Devices- Short Story 3
  • 1. the main idea expressed in a work of literature
A) plot
B) conflict
C) tone
D) theme
  • 2. making fun of human weaknesses or follies to bring about change
A) point-of-view
B) local color
C) climax
D) satire
  • 3. using details about speech, dress, customs, or scenery, to describe and area
A) setting
B) rising action
C) local color
D) imagery
  • 4. the complication; a second part that develops the plot
A) setting
B) resolution
C) exposition
D) rising action
  • 5. stuggle withing the character
A) external conflict
B) internal conflict
C) metaphor
D) climax
  • 6. characters struggle with outside forces
A) third person
B) setting
C) internal conflict
D) external conflict
  • 7. all knowing; knows thoughts of people
A) first person point-of-view
B) third person point-of-view
C) omiscient point-of-view
  • 8. an individual in literature given emotion and moral qualities; can include animals or natural forces
A) allusion
B) symbol
C) character
D) antagonist
  • 9. what the author tells you about a character
A) indirect characterization
B) antagonist
C) protagonist
D) direct characterization
  • 10. the central or main character in a story
A) antagonist
B) character
C) protagonist
D) foil
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