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What is the term used to describe the beginning of a story that establishes the setting and characters?
What is the term used to describe the beginning of a story that establishes the setting and characters?
A minor character undergoes substantial change or growth in the course of a story.
A minor character undergoes substantial change or growth in the course of a story.
False
What is the purpose of a myth?
What is the purpose of a myth?
To explain natural phenomena, customs, and beliefs.
The type of irony that means the opposite of what was said, when the audience knows something that the characters do not, is called __________ irony.
The type of irony that means the opposite of what was said, when the audience knows something that the characters do not, is called __________ irony.
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Match the terms with their correct definitions:
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Mythological Concept
- The initial state of existence was emptiness.
Myth Purpose
- The purpose of a myth is not explicitly stated.
Odysseus Character Traits
- The description of Odysseus's characteristics is not provided.
Literary Terms
- Irony: A situation where the opposite of what is expected happens, especially when the audience is aware of something that the characters are not.
- Minor Character: A character that does not experience significant change or growth in a story.
- Antagonist: The character in opposition to the protagonist or hero.
- Direct Characterization: A method of characterization that explicitly states a character's personality.
- Falling Action: The action that occurs after the climax but before the resolution.
- Plot Elements: The what, how, and why of a story.
- Internal Conflict: An internal struggle within a character's mind.
- Flashback: An interruption in the main action to describe earlier events.
- Exposition: The beginning of a story that establishes setting and characters.
- Simile: A figure of speech that uses "like" or "as" to compare two things.
- Metaphor: A figure of speech that states one thing is another, and is not explicitly given in the list.
- Epic Hero: Character who performs great acts of courage and strength in the course of a quest.
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Test your understanding of key literary terms and concepts, including irony, minor characters, and more. This quiz will challenge your knowledge about character traits, plot elements, and the purpose of myths. Perfect for students of literature and mythology.
