Vocab

An allusion is:

• A direct reference to a historical event.

• An indirect reference to a person, place, or event.

• A detailed description of a character.

• A type of metaphor used in poetry.

Who is an antagonist in a story?

• The main character

• A supporting character

• A character who opposes the protagonist

• A character who helps the protagonist

What is a climax in a story?

• The beginning of the story

• The introduction of characters

• The turning point or most intense moment

• The conclusion of the story

What does connotation mean?

• The literal meaning of a word

• The emotional or cultural association with a word

• A type of punctuation

• A grammatical rule

Conflict in a story is:

• The main character's internal struggle

• The opposition of forces that drives the plot

• The setting and time period of the story

• The resolution of the story's plot

What is external conflict?

• A struggle between a character and an outside force

• A struggle within a character's mind

• A conflict that occurs in a different story

• A conflict that is resolved internally

Internal conflict is a struggle occurring within a character's mind.

• A struggle between two characters

• A struggle between a character and society

• A struggle occurring within a character's mind

• A struggle between a character and nature

What is the denotation of a word?

• The literal or primary meaning of a word

• The emotional or cultural association with a word

• The historical origin of a word

• The phonetic pronunciation of a word

Diction in literature refers to the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.

• The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing

• The structure and organization of a literary work

• The underlying message or theme of a story

• The use of figurative language and literary devices

What is a dynamic character?

• A character that remains unchanged throughout the story

• A character that undergoes significant internal change

• A character that is not central to the story

• A character that is based on a real person