Literary Elements Quiz 1

A narrative technique where a character reveals their inner thoughts and feelings, often in a spontaneous and unstructured manner.

• Stream of consciousness

• Flashback

• Dialogue

• Foreshadowing

The central or main character in a story who faces the primary conflict and drives the plot forward.

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

• Confidant

• Round character

The use of specific word choices to create a particular effect or style in writing.

• Syntax

• Diction

• Tone

• Imagery

A literary device where the audience knows more about a situation than the characters do, creating a layer of irony.

• Dramatic irony

• Verbal irony

• Situational irony

• Cosmic irony

The time and place in which the story occurs.

• Setting

• Plot

• Theme

• Motif

A type of character who remains the same throughout the story and does not undergo significant change.

• Static character

• Dynamic character

• Flat character

• Round character

A brief narrative that usually focuses on a single incident or moment, often with a clear and impactful resolution.

• Novel

• Short story

• Essay

• Poem

A subtle hint or suggestion of what is to come later in the narrative.

• Foreshadowing

• Flashback

• Motif

• Exposition

The sequence of events in a story, including the conflict, climax, and resolution.

• Plot

• Theme

• Setting

• Style

A literary genre characterized by humor and a focus on amusing situations and characters.

• Tragedy

• Comedy

• Fantasy

• Horror