Characterization and Literary Devices Quiz

An implied way of developing a character through actions, dialogue, and narration.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

• Static Character

• Jargon

A character who grows, learns, or changes as a result of the story's action.

• Flat Character

• Static Character

• Dynamic Character

• Jargon

The author directly states a character's traits.

• Indirect Characterization

• Verbal Irony

• Direct Characterization

• Jargon

When a character says something they don't mean.

• Verbal Irony

• Situational Irony

• Dramatic Irony

• Flashback

The technical or specialized vocabulary of a particular profession or group.

• Slang

• Jargon

• Foreshadowing

• Flashback

One-dimensional in that they are relatively uncomplicated.

• Round Character

• Flat Character

• Dynamic Character

• Static Character

A method of narration in which present action is temporarily interrupted so that the reader can witness past events.

• Foreshadowing

• Flashback

• Dramatic Irony

• Verbal Irony

The tension caused when readers know more than the characters.

• Situational Irony

• Verbal Irony

• Dramatic Irony

• Foreshadowing

A narrative device that hints at coming events; often builds suspense or anxiety in the reader.

• Flashback

• Foreshadowing

• Slang

• Jargon

Which character is the narrator in "The Body"?

• Billy Browers

• Roger

• Gordie LaChance

• Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones