Literary Devices Quiz

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What narrative technique starts at the middle of the story?

In medias res

Which plot technique involves a catchy story opening to hook the attention of the readers?

Narrative hook

What term refers to a storyline where a good character in a bad situation wins with an unexpected or implausible resolution?

Deus-ex-Machina

Which plot technique involves a surprise ending?

Plot twist Signup and view all the answers

What narrative convention indicates or hints something is coming in the latter part of the story?

Foreshadowing Signup and view all the answers

What literary convention tells a story within a story?

Story within a story or hypodiegesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the theme in a story?

The underlying message or central idea about life that the author conveys. Signup and view all the answers

How can a reader identify the theme in a story?

By analyzing the characters' words and actions, key phrases, repeating symbols or motifs, and exploring the big ideas conveyed like love, hate, war, passion, etc. Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Feminism in literature?

To uplift women's goals by establishing equality in various spheres like family, society, politics, and economics. Signup and view all the answers

Is Matute's creation of Mabuti moral?

This is subjective and open to interpretation. Signup and view all the answers

How does Feminism impact the literary world?

It gives voice to women and challenges traditional male-dominated norms in literature. Signup and view all the answers

How can a writer elevate women's roles in society through characters like Mabuti?

By depicting strong, independent, and empowered female characters that defy societal norms. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of an unreliable narrator in a story?

An unreliable narrator misleads the readers by providing false information or interpreting events in a biased manner. Signup and view all the answers

How does the stream of consciousness technique contribute to a narrative?

Stream of consciousness exposes the character's inner thoughts and emotions through a continuous flow of unstructured monologue. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of Leitwortstil in literary works.

Leitwortstil involves purposefully repeating words or phrases that express a central motif or theme in the story. Signup and view all the answers

How do sensory details enhance the reader's experience in a narrative?

Sensory details create vivid mental images by using descriptive words that appeal to the readers' senses. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using pathos or emotional appeal in a literary work?

Pathos or emotional appeal aims to evoke strong feelings of pity, sympathy, or empathy in the readers towards a character or situation. Signup and view all the answers

How does dramatic visualization contribute to making a narrative engaging?

Dramatic visualization presents objects or characters with detailed descriptions, gestures, and dialogues to make the scenes vivid and captivating for the audience. Signup and view all the answers