Short Story Test Review

During this part of a plot, the setting is stated and the main characters are introduced.

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Resolution

• Falling Action

This is the most intense moment of a plot.

• Rising Action

• Exposition

• Resolution

• Climax

Repeating the same word or phrase multiple times within a text is

• Imagery

• Diction

• Repetition

• Foreshadowing

An underlying message about human nature or life that the author wants a reader to understand

• Universal Theme

• Theme

• Imagery

• Diction

A series of related events that make up a story or drama

• Plot

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

The author states exactly what a character is like

• Background Character

• Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

• Direct Characterization

Another way of saying word choice

• Foreshadowing

• Diction

• Imagery

• Theme

Themes found throughout all periods of literature

• Theme

• Diction

• Universal Theme

• Imagery

Themes are all of the following EXCEPT:

• More than one word

• The topic of the story or rephrasing of plot points

• Stated indirectly (you have to use inference)

• A life lesson, meaning, or message about human nature/life

The series of events that lead to the turning point of a story

• Resolution

• Falling Action

• Climax

• Rising Action