Unit 2A Fiction Vocabulary Test

Arjun, Aiden, and Grace are writing a book. Their reason for writing this book is to entertain their readers. What is this an axample of?

• Author's Purpose

• Context

• Author's Style

• Literary Analysis

During a school debate, Maya and Benjamin have differing views on a topic. Anika, the moderator, notices the tension between them. What is this opposition between Maya and Benjamin that brings about dramatic action central to the plot of the debate?

• Conflict

• Context

• Dialogue

• Characterization

During a group study session, Scarlett read a paragraph from a book and asked Mia and Elijah to explain the meaning of a specific sentence. Mia suggested they should consider the words, sentences, or passages that precede or follow the specific sentence. What is Mia referring to?

• Conflict

• Context

• Dialogue

• Characterization

Isla, Aria, and Elijah came across a statement that seemed contradictory but expressed an idea. What is the figure of speech used in such a scenario?

• Oxymoron

• Parallel plot structure

• Personal narrative

• Plot

During a school play, Abigail suddenly starts narrating an event from her past. This event is not part of the current scene but provides clarity and context about her character. What is this technique called in narrative?

• Flashback

• Foreshadowing

• Graphic feature

• Literary Analysis

In a book club meeting, Noah was discussing a novel with Aria and Isla. He mentioned a technique used by the author to subtly hint at events that would occur later in the story. What is this literary device called?

• Flashback

• Foreshadowing

• Graphic feature

• Literary Analysis

Avery, Oliver, and Maya are discussing a book, and Avery mentions that the author has very unique characteristics in the way he writes. What is Avery referring to?

• Style

• Subplots

• Suspense

• Syntax

Avery, Benjamin, and Luna are trying to identify the central or universal idea of the book that often relates to morals and/or values and speaks to the human experience/condition. What are they trying to identify?

• Theme

• Tone

• Voice

• Word choice

While reading a novel, Mia came across a section where the author vividly describes the protagonist's physical appearance and personality traits. What literary technique is the author using?

• Direct characterization

• Indirect characterization

• Conflict

• Context

In a literature class, students are asked to analyze a character's speech, thoughts, effects on others, actions, and looks. What literary device are they using?

• Conflict

• Context

• Dialogue

• Characterization