Honors English 9-Midterm Exam Review (Short Stories)

Front

What is the unifying idea or message that the author wants the reader to take away from the work?

Back

Theme

Front

What point of view is characterized by a voice outside of the work that tells the story and reveals what any character thinks and feels?

Back

Third person omniscient

Front

In 'The Lady or the Tiger,' what will make the princess unhappy if the commoner chooses it?

Back

Either door

Front

What is the term for the perspective from which a story is told, such as first person or third person?

Back

Point of view

Front

What literary element involves the struggle between opposing forces in a story?

Back

Conflict

Front

What is the term for the emotional atmosphere created by a literary work?

Back

Mood

Front

What is the term for the author's attitude toward the subject or audience in a literary work?

Back

Tone

Front

What is the term for the events that lead up to the climax of a story?

Back

Rising action

Front

What is the term for the conclusion or resolution of a story?

Back

Resolution

Front

In 'The Lady or the Tiger,' what does the reader have to do regarding the ending?

Back

Interpret the ending