Lit Flashcard Terms 2

Lit Flashcard Terms 2

Assessment

Flashcard

English

10th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10, RL.9-10.10, L.9-10.6

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for when a character speaks directly to the audience, without other characters hearing?

Back

Aside

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the term 'Deus Ex Machina' refer to in a story?

Back

A sudden, unexpected solution to a problem.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a soliloquy?

Back

A long speech delivered by a character while alone on stage, revealing their inner thoughts.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How would you describe a monologue?

Back

A long speech delivered by one character while others listen.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of comic relief in a serious play?

Back

To provide a humorous break to relieve tension.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between an aside and a soliloquy?

Back

An aside is spoken to the audience without other characters hearing, while a soliloquy is a long speech revealing inner thoughts, spoken alone on stage.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Can you give an example of a Deus Ex Machina in literature or film?

Back

An example is when a character is saved from a dire situation by an unexpected event or character, such as a sudden storm that allows for escape.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

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