English II Midterm Study Guide

What is a round character?

• A character who remains the same throughout the story.

• A character who is complex and often undergoes changes.

• A character with little individuality.

• A character who is always happy.

What is the definition of a static character?

• A character who changes throughout the story.

• A character who remains essentially the same.

• A character who is complex and dynamic.

• A character who is always in conflict.

What does the term "mood" refer to in literature?

• The time and place of the story.

• The overall atmosphere or emotional feeling.

• The main character's personality.

• The author's writing style.

What is a monologue?

• A conversation between characters.

• An extended speech by a single character.

• A brief dialogue in a story.

• A description of the setting.

What is the purpose of a hook in a story?

• To provide background information.

• To introduce the main character.

• To capture the reader's attention.

• To describe the setting.

What is the 3rd person omniscient point of view?

• The narrator knows only one character's perspective.

• The narrator is one of the characters.

• The narrator knows all characters' thoughts and feelings.

• The narrator is outside the story.

What is symbolism in literature?

• The use of dialogue to reveal character traits.

• The use of objects to represent abstract concepts.

• The use of conflict to drive the plot.

• The use of humor to entertain the reader.

What is the climax of a story?

• The introduction of characters and setting.

• The resolution of the conflict.

• The point of highest emotional intensity.

• The background information.

What is the term for the events that follow the inciting incident and lead up to the crisis in a story?

• Falling action

• Resolution

• Rising action

• Climax

Which literary device involves the repetition of initial consonant sounds?

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Onomatopoeia

• Simile