Fiction Key Terms Quiz

The act of revealing a character's traits through direct judgments from the author is known as ____.

• Indirect Characterization

• Direct Characterization

• Symbolism

• Irony

A tangible or physical thing that stands for an intangible concept is called a ____.

• Symbol

• Foreshadowing

• Irony

• Climax

A situation that contrasts reality and expectations is known as ____.

• Irony

• Symbolism

• Theme

• Plot

A conflict that the protagonist has within himself or herself is called ____.

• A) Internal Conflict

• B) External Conflict

• C) Climax

• D) Resolution

The perspective from which a story is told is known as ____.

• Point of View

• Theme

• Plot

• Setting

The background of a story in which we learn about the characters, setting, and conflict(s) is called ____.

• Exposition

• Resolution

• Plot

• Theme

The conclusion of a narrative where lessons are learned is known as ____.

• Resolution

• Climax

• Exposition

• Theme

Which term refers to the act of revealing a character's traits through words and actions, not authorial judgment?

• Indirect Characterization

• Direct Characterization

• Symbolism

• Irony

What does 'Condensation' refer to?

• The change of gas into liquid.

• The melting of ice.

• The freezing of water.

• The boiling of water.

Fill in the blank: 'Osmosis' is the movement of water across a ____.

• Permeable membrane

• Solid surface

• Metal sheet

• Plastic cover