Literature Terms

What is the main character in a story who drives the action called?

• Antagonist

• Dynamic character

• Protagonist

• Flat character

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What type of character changes in a dramatic way throughout the story?

• Static character

• Flat character

• Minor character

• Dynamic character

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is a character that is presented in a complex way called?

• Flat character

• Static character

• Round character

• Antagonist

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does an author reveal a character's personality through indirect characterization?

• By stating traits directly

• Through the character's actions and words

• By describing the setting

• None of these answers

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is an internal conflict?

• A struggle between a character and another character

• A struggle within a character's own mind

• A struggle between a character and society

• A struggle between a character and nature

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which type of conflict involves a character facing opposition from another character?

• Character vs. Self

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Nature

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What pronouns are typically used by the narrator in a story told from 1st person point of view?

• He, she, they

• You, your

• I, me, we

• It, its

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

In which point of view is the narrator a character in the story?

• 1st person POV

• 2nd person POV

• 3rd person POV

• 4th person POV

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What type of conflict is described when a character struggles with societal rules or expectations?

• Character vs. Self

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Nature

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the purpose of a flashback in literature?

• To confuse the reader

• To introduce new characters

• To help readers understand something important in the story

• To change the setting

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5