Vocabulary

Question 1

Juxtaposition

Answer 1

• the act or an instance of placing two or more things side by side often to compare or contrast or to create an interesting effect.
• ex) night and day, rich and poor

Question 2

character: static

Answer 2

• a character that doesn’t change throughout the story

Question 3

character: flat

Answer 3

• minimal information and complexity of a character
• doesn’t change over time

Question 4

character: round

Answer 4

• a more complex and more info character

Question 5

character: dynamic

Answer 5

• significant information and change throughout the story

Question 6

situational irony

Answer 6

• when the outcome of a situation is contrary to or different from what is expected.

Question 7

verbal irony

Answer 7

• using words to convey a meaning that is opposite to or marked different from their literal meaning

Question 8

dramatic irony

Answer 8

• when the audience understands or know more about a situation than the characters do

Question 9

Mood

Answer 9

• The emotional atmosphere of a piece of writing, which affects how the reader feels.

Question 10

theme

Answer 10

The central idea or message that the author conveys through the story.

Question 11

tone

Answer 11

The author’s attitude toward the subject or audience, expressed through word choice and style.

Question 12

symbol

Answer 12

An object, character, or event that represents a deeper meaning or idea beyond its literal sense.

Question 13

setting

Answer 13

The time and place in which a story occurs, providing context for the events and characters.

Question 14

exposition

Answer 14

The introduction of background information, such as characters, setting, and situation, at the beginning of a story.

Question 15

protagonist

Answer 15

The main character in a story, often considered the hero, who faces the central conflict.

Question 16

antagonist

Answer 16

A character or force that opposes the protagonist, creating conflict in the story.

Question 17

foil

Answer 17

A character who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight particular qualities of the other character.
- getting to know the character through another character

Question 18

conflict

Answer 18

The central struggle or problem in a story that drives the plot and involves the protagonist facing obstacles.

Question 19

motivation

Answer 19

The reason behind a character’s actions or behavior in a story.

Question 20

diction

Answer 20

The choice of words and style of expression used by an author in writing.

Question 21

antecedent action

Answer 21

Events that occur before the main story begins, providing background information.

Question 22

suspense

Answer 22

A feeling of excitement or anxious uncertainty about what will happen next in a story.

Question 23

indirect characterization

Answer 23

The process by which the personality of a character is revealed through their actions, speech, thoughts, appearance, and interactions with other characters. Not told directly

Question 24

climax

Answer 24

The most intense or exciting point in a story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

Question 25

resolution

Answer 25

The part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story concludes.

Question 26

flashback

Answer 26

A scene set in a time earlier than the main story, used to provide background information.

Question 27

foreshadowing

Answer 27

A literary device where hints or clues are given about what will happen later in the story.

Question 28

style

Answer 28

The unique way an author writes, including their choice of words, sentence structure, and use of literary devices.

Question 29

3rd person omniscient

Answer 29

A point of view where the narrator knows all the thoughts, feelings, and actions of all characters.

Question 30

limited

Answer 30

A point of view where the narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character.

Question 31

objective

Answer 31

A point of view where the narrator reports events and actions without revealing any character's thoughts or feelings.