Literary Terms 11-19 TEST Review

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or underlying message in a literary work, often reflecting on universal human experiences.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a theme?

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The little boy lied to his mother.

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What is direct characterization?

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Direct characterization is when the author explicitly describes a character's traits or qualities.

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What is indirect characterization?

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Indirect characterization is when the author reveals a character's personality through their actions, speech, thoughts, and interactions with others.

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What point of view is used when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of one character?

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Third person limited POV.

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What is first person point of view?

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First person point of view is when the narrator is a character in the story and uses 'I' or 'we' to tell the story.

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What is third person omniscient point of view?

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Third person omniscient point of view is when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story.

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What is third person objective point of view?

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Third person objective point of view is when the narrator reports only what can be seen or heard, without access to any character's thoughts or feelings.

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What is an example of a theme?

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Being prepared often leads to success.

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What does the term 'characterization' refer to?

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Characterization refers to the methods an author uses to develop and reveal the personality of a character.