Unit One Vocabulary: The Challenge of Heroism

The sequence of related events that make up a story or novel

• climax

• genre

• plot

• exposition

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'plot'. A plot refers to the sequence of related events that make up a story or novel. It is the structure and organization of these events that create the narrative and keep the reader engaged. Climax, genre, and exposition are all elements of a story, but they do not encompass the entire sequence of events like the plot does.

events that give a reader background information needed to understand a story

• rising action

• climax

• archetype

• exposition

Answer explanation

Exposition is the correct choice because it provides the necessary background information for readers to understand a story. It sets the stage by introducing characters, setting, and initial conflicts. In contrast, rising action builds tension, climax is the turning point, and archetype refers to a recurring symbol or character type.

rising action

• events that give a reader background information needed to understand a story

• major events that develop the plot of a story and lead to the climax

• events after the climax of a story but before the resolution

• the turning point of a story

Answer explanation

The rising action refers to the major events that develop the plot of a story and lead to the climax. These events build tension and suspense, engaging the reader and setting the stage for the story's turning point. The other options describe exposition, falling action, and climax, which are different parts of a story's structure.

turning point or the highest point in the story

• exposition

• rising action

• climax

• resolution

Answer explanation

The climax is the turning point or the highest point in the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak and the tension is at its highest. It is the moment when the outcome of the story becomes clear. The other options, exposition, rising action, and resolution, represent different stages of a story's structure but do not specifically refer to the highest point or turning point.

The falling action is events after the climax of a story but before the resolution

• True

• False

Answer explanation

True is the correct answer. The falling action in a story refers to the events that occur after the climax but before the resolution. These events help to wrap up the story and lead to the eventual conclusion, allowing the characters and the plot to reach a satisfying end.

the central idea, message or purpose of a literary work

• mood

• theme

• tone

• allusion

Answer explanation

The central idea, message, or purpose of a literary work is referred to as its theme. The theme is the underlying message that the author wants to convey through the story. Mood, tone, and allusion are other literary elements, but they do not represent the central idea or purpose of the work.

resolution

• turning point

• outcome

• background information

• highest point

Answer explanation

In the context of the question, 'resolution' refers to the final outcome or result of a situation. Among the given options, 'outcome' is the most appropriate choice as it aligns with this definition. The other options, such as 'turning point', 'background information', and 'highest point', do not accurately represent the meaning of 'resolution' in this context.

a reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art

• character

• allusion

• flashback

• foreshadowing

Answer explanation

An allusion is a figure of speech that refers to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art, often to make a comparison or to add depth to the meaning. In the given question, the definition provided matches the concept of allusion, making it the correct choice among the options.

a category or type of literature

EX: short story, folk tale, poem, play

• archetype

• diction

• allusion

• genre

Answer explanation

A genre is a category or type of literature, such as short stories, folk tales, poems, and plays. It classifies works based on their shared characteristics, themes, or styles. The other options, archetype, diction, and allusion, do not fit the description of a category or type of literature.

a person or animal that takes part in the action of a literary work

• character

• setting

• allusion

• archetype

Answer explanation

In a literary work, a character is the person or animal that participates in the action. The other options, setting, allusion, and archetype, do not directly involve taking part in the action. The setting is the environment where the story takes place, allusion is a reference to another work or idea, and archetype is a typical example of a character or thing. Therefore, the correct choice is 'character'.