Literary Devices and Plot Analysis

What is the term for a hint at future events in a story?

• cliffhanger

• allegory

• metaphor

• foreshadowing

Identify the literary device that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

• metaphor

• personification

• simile

• hyperbole

What is the climax of a story?

• The climax is the setting of the story.

• The climax is the resolution of the conflict.

• The climax is the introduction of the characters.

• The climax is the turning point of the story.

Define internal conflict in literature.

• A plot twist that changes the story's direction.

• A conflict between two characters in a story.

• Internal conflict is a psychological struggle within a character, often involving conflicting emotions or desires.

• A character's physical struggle against an antagonist.

What is the purpose of foreshadowing in a narrative?

• To introduce new characters unexpectedly

• To confuse the reader about the plot

• To provide a detailed backstory

• The purpose of foreshadowing in a narrative is to create anticipation and prepare the reader for future events.

How does irony enhance a story's theme?

• Irony enhances a story's theme by highlighting contrasts between expectations and reality, provoking thought and deepening understanding.

• Irony simplifies the theme by making it more straightforward.

• Irony has no impact on the theme of a story.

• Irony only serves to confuse the reader without adding depth.

What is the resolution in a plot structure?

• The resolution is the introduction of the plot.

• The resolution is the main character's journey.

• The resolution is the conclusion of the plot where conflicts are resolved.

• The resolution is the rising action of the plot.

Explain the significance of a theme in a literary work.

• A theme is simply a summary of the story's events.

• The significance of a theme in a literary work lies in its ability to convey deeper meanings and provoke thought, enhancing the reader's engagement and understanding.

• Themes are only important for character development.

• Themes do not affect the overall plot of a story.

What is a metaphor and how is it used in literature?

• A metaphor is a type of poem that uses rhyme and rhythm.

• A metaphor is a literal description of an object in literature.

• A metaphor is a character that represents a specific idea in a story.

• A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unrelated things, used in literature to create imagery and convey deeper meanings.

Describe the rising action in a story's plot.

• The rising action is the series of events that build tension and develop the conflict leading to the climax.

• The rising action is the conclusion of the story.

• The rising action is the initial setup of characters and setting.

• The rising action is the resolution of the conflict.