English II A Final Exam Review

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What is a static character?

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A character who doesn’t change at all, despite all of the events that occur in the story.

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What is a dynamic character?

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A character who undergoes a change, usually in his or her personality, as a result of events in the story.

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What is a monologue?

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A solitary speech in which the actor is speaking uninterruptedly and the other characters may or may not be listening.

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What is suspense in literature?

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The building of tension and excitement in a story.

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What is dramatic irony?

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A situation in which the audience is aware of something that the characters are not.

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What is a round character?

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A character who is complex and undergoes development, often showing a range of emotions.

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What is a flat character?

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A character who is simple and does not undergo significant change or development.

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What is foreshadowing?

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What is verbal irony?

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A figure of speech in which what is said is the opposite of what is meant.

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What is situational irony?

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A situation in which the outcome is significantly different from what was expected.