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What is the primary purpose of foreshadowing in a story?

  • To show a character's internal thoughts
  • To create confusion for the reader
  • To hint at later events in the narrative (correct)
  • To resolve all conflicts before the climax

In a plot structure, what is characterized by the highest point of tension and conflict?

  • Exposition
  • Climax (correct)
  • Rising action
  • Denouement

What distinguishes verbal irony from sarcasm?

  • Sarcasm is always sophisticated
  • Verbal irony is a form of dramatic irony
  • Sarcasm always conveys an insult, while verbal irony does not (correct)
  • There is no distinction; they are synonymous

Which plot element involves the development and intensification of conflict?

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What does the denouement of a story typically provide?

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What literary technique interrupts the chronological order of events to present a past scene?

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Causality in storytelling primarily relates to what aspect?

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What is NOT a type of irony mentioned?

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Which characteristic best defines blank verse?

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What does characterization primarily involve?

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What is the climax of a story?

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Which of the following represents conflict in a narrative?

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What best describes dramatic irony?

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Which technique falls under figurative language?

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What role does dialogue serve in a narrative?

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What is a foil character typically meant to do?

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What does foreshadowing involve in a narrative?

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Which of the following best describes hyperbole?

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What defines iambic pentameter in poetry?

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What is a characteristic feature of hysterical realism?

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How is situational irony best defined?

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In narrative techniques, what does 'foreshadowing' refer to?

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What distinguishes a motif from a theme in literature?

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What is an oxymoron?

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Which of the following best describes a frame tale?

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What defines 'magic realism' in literature?

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Which example best illustrates a paradox?

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What does parallelism in writing aim to achieve?

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What is a 'picaresque novel' typically about?

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Which statement about 'parody' is true?

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What is the role of an omniscient narrator?

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A 'roman a clef' refers to which of the following?

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What impact does sound language have in a narrative?

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How does paragraph and chapter structure affect a story?

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What effect can an author achieve by controlling chronology in a narrative?

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How can allusions enrich a narrative?

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What is a characteristic of experimentation in language in literary works?

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What role does metafiction play in a narrative?

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What is a potential effect of using dissonance in sound language?

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How can unusual narrative perspectives affect a story?

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What is the main difference between personification and anthropomorphism?

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Which of the following best describes the point-of-view in storytelling?

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What role does the protagonist play in a story?

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What effect does repetition have in literary works?

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How can the setting of a story affect its narrative?

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In which way can abstract concepts be personified?

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What should writers typically avoid when discussing the plot of a story?

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Which statement is true about the point-of-view in 'Animal Farm'?

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Flashcards

Blank Verse

Non-rhyming poetry, usually written in iambic pentameter, a type of rhythm in traditional English poetry.

Characterization

How writers reveal a character's personality, background, values, and physical attributes.

Climax

The most exciting part of a story, where the outcome becomes clear.

Conflict

A struggle between opposing forces that drives a story forward.

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Dialogue

Characters' conversations in a story.

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Dramatic Irony

When the audience knows something that the characters don't.

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Exposition

A part of a story that explains background information.

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Figurative Language

Use of words to create a meaning beyond the literal.

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Foreshadowing

Hints at future events, or the story's outcome, given by the author before they happen.

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Hyperbole

A description that uses exaggeration to emphasize a point.

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Iambic Pentameter

Poetry with ten syllables per line, in a pattern of stressed & unstressed syllables (stressed on second syllable).

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Irony (Situational)

An unexpected event that is in contrast to what is expected or appropriate.

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Metaphor

A direct comparison where one thing substitutes for another.

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Mood

The atmosphere or feelings created by a piece of writing.

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Motif

A recurring important idea or image.

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Oxymoron

A figure of speech combining contradictory terms.

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Personification

Giving human qualities or characteristics to non-human things, like objects or ideas.

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Point-of-view

The perspective from which a story is told, like through a character's eyes or a narrator's voice.

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Protagonist

The main character in a story, the one we follow closely.

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Repetition

Repeating words, phrases, or structures for emphasis.

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Setting

The time and place where a story takes place.

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Plot Summary

A brief overview of the events in a story, like a movie trailer.

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Third-person Point-of-view

A story told from an outside perspective, like an observer.

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First-person Point-of-view

A story told from the perspective of a character within the story.

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Rising Action

The series of events that build up tension and conflict in a story, leading to the climax.

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Denouement

The resolution of the conflict in a story, where the loose ends are tied up.

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Causality in Plot

The idea that events in a story are connected through cause and effect relationships, making the plot logical and believable.

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Flashback

An interruption in the chronological order of a story, where events from the past are shown.

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Verbal Irony

Saying one thing but meaning the opposite, often used for humorous or sarcastic effect.

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First-person Narrative

The story is told from the perspective of a character within the story, using 'I' or 'we'.

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Frame Tale

A story within a story where a main story is used to organize a series of shorter stories.

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Historical Novel

A story set in the past, often focusing on real historical events and characters.

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Omniscient Narrator

A narrator who knows everything about all the characters and events in the story.

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Stream of Consciousness

A style of writing that attempts to capture the flow of thoughts and feelings of a character, often with fragmented sentences.

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Word Play

The way words are used creatively, often with puns, double meanings, or clever language.

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Sound Devices

Literary techniques that emphasize the sounds of words, such as alliteration, assonance, consonance, dissonance, rhythm, and unusual word choice.

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Paragraph/Chapter Structure

How the author organizes text into paragraphs and chapters, affecting the pacing and flow of the story.

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Time Sequencing

The order in which events are presented in the story, which can affect the reader's understanding of cause and effect.

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Allusions

References to other works of literature, mythology, history, or culture within a text.

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Experimentation in Language

Techniques that break from traditional rules of grammar, style, or presentation, making the writing unique.

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Metafictional Techniques

Techniques that draw attention to the author's process of narration, often by commenting on the story's structure or the narrator's role.

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How Does Tone Show Up?

The author's attitude toward the subject is revealed through the narrative's overall feeling and the language used, reflecting their perspective.

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