Literary Elements - Terms Only
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term for the opening of a story that introduces characters and setting?
Climax
Exposition
Resolution
Rising action
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.7
CCSS.RL.6.9
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which term describes events following the climax and leading to the resolution?
Exposition
Rising action
Falling action
Suspense
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.7
CCSS.RL.6.9
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which term describes a feeling of excitement, curiosity, or expectation about what will happen?
Climax
Suspense
Theme
Foil
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is the antagonist in a story?
The main character
The character struggling with or opposing the protagonist
The turning point of the story
The contrasting or opposite character
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term for important hints that an author drops to prepare the reader for what is to come?
Flashback
Foreshadowing
Climax
Theme
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term "Setting" refer to in a text?
The emotions that a text evokes from the reader
The author's attitude in a given text
Place & time; creates an atmosphere that contributes to the mood
The personality of the character
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is "direct characterization"?
Shows things that reveal the personality of a character
Tells the audience the personality of the character (usually with adjectives)
The author's attitude in a given text
The emotions that a text evokes from the reader
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
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