Literary Terms and Concepts

Which of the following best describes a monologue?

• A narrative description of events.

• A dialogue between two characters.

• A brief comment made by a character.

• A speech by one character expressing thoughts or feelings.

How does a soliloquy differ from a dialogue?

• A soliloquy involves multiple characters speaking together.

• A dialogue is a speech delivered by a single character.

• A soliloquy is a speech by one character alone, while a dialogue is a conversation between two or more characters.

• A soliloquy is a written text that is always performed in front of an audience.

In literature, what is the role of dialogue?

• Dialogue serves as a summary of events.

• Dialogue is primarily for describing settings.

• Dialogue reveals character, advances the plot, and enhances realism.

• Dialogue is used solely for comedic relief.

What is an aside in drama?

• A monologue spoken by a character to another character.

• A dialogue exchange between two characters.

• A stage direction that indicates a character's movement.

• An aside is a remark made by a character in a play that is intended to be heard by the audience but not by other characters.

How would you define the term tenacious?

• Tenacious means holding firm to a purpose or course of action; persistent.

• Tenacious refers to being indifferent or apathetic towards goals.

• Tenacious means easily discouraged or giving up quickly.

• Tenacious is a term used to describe someone who is lazy and unmotivated.

In which context would you typically find an aside?

• In a novel or book context

• During a lecture or presentation

• In a musical performance context

• Theater or drama context

What is a key characteristic of a monologue?

• A dialogue between two characters.

• A speech delivered to an audience.

• A single speaker expressing thoughts or feelings.

• A written script for a play.

Verbal irony is defined as...

• when something is said, but the opposite is meant; sarcasm is one example.

• when the reader knows something crucial that the characters do not; leads to a surprising twist.

• the main character in the story -- the "good guy".

• hints or clues about future events in a story.

1st person point of view (POV) is...

• when the reader knows something crucial that the characters do not; often leads to a surprising twist.

• when the actual (plot) outcome is the opposite of the expected outcome.

• when the narrator is not involved in the story; tells the story from outside of the story.

• when the narrator is involved in the story and uses pronouns such as "I" and "me" and "we" and "my."

3rd person point of view (POV) is...

• when the narrator is not part of the story.

• when the narrator is part of the story.

• the series of events in the story.

• hints or clues about future events in a story.