What is an "Allusion" in literary terms?

An implied or indirect reference to a familiar person, place, or event.

A direct criticism or analysis of another text.

A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

The main argument or position an author adopts in a text.

What does the term "climax" refer to in a narrative?

The turning point where the conflict is most intense

The background setting of the story

What does the term "Dialect" refer to in literature?

A specific form of a language used in a particular region or social group

The overall mood of a literary work

A conversation between two characters

The sequence of events in a story

Which of the following best describes "Diction"?

An author's choice of words and style

The difference between two literary genres

Traits that define nonfiction works

What is a "Dramatic Script"?

The written text of a play including dialogue and stage directions

A narrative device used in novels

A list of elements in nonfiction

What is meant by "Figurative Language"?

Language that employs figures of speech to create special effects or feelings

Language that strictly adheres to formal rules of grammar

Language used to convey facts and information objectively

Direct and literal language that means exactly what it says

How is "First Person" narrative point of view characterized?

Narration where the story is told by a character involved in the events, uses "I or "we"

A story told from the perspective of an omniscient narrator, uses "They" or "he/she"

A narrative where the protagonist is not directly involved in the events

A perspective that switches between different characters

What does the term "foreshadowing" refer to in literature?

A hint or clue about what will happen later in the story.

A detailed description of past events.

What is the primary function of a 'keystone' in literature?

A) To provide a central theme or idea

B) To introduce the main characters

Which of the following best describes 'imagery' in literature?

A) The use of vivid and descriptive language to add depth to the work

B) The sequence of events in a story

C) The main argument or position an author adopts

D) The introduction of characters

In literary terms, what does 'tone' refer to?

A) The author's attitude toward the subject

B) The sequence of events in a story

C) The time and place of the story

D) The main character's personality

What is the role of a 'protagonist' in a story?

A) The main character who drives the plot forward

B) A secondary character who provides comic relief

C) The character who opposes the main character

D) A character who remains unchanged throughout the story

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Allusion

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

An imaginary thing, a hallucination

A magic trick

Escape

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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1 min • 1 pt

How an author reveals characters and their traits and personalities.

Protagonist

Antagonist

Villain

Characterization

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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A struggle or problem between a character and another person, force or power.

Internal conflict

Climax

External conflict

Plot

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

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1 min • 1 pt

This usually contains an inciting incident, rising action, climax, and resolution.

Internal conflict

Climax

External conflict

Plot

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Stories that are written as "I did this, I said this, I saw this" are an example of...

First Person

Second Person

Third Person Limited

Third Person Omniscient

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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1 min • 1 pt

Stories that are written as "He did this, he thought this, he said this" but only give ONE character's viewpoint are an example of...

First Person

Second Person

Third Person Limited

Third Person Omniscient

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When an author inserts an event or memory that occurred before the action of the story.

Foreshadowing

Excerpt

Focus

Flashback

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

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Keystones Literature

Allusion

How an author reveals characters and their traits and personalities.

A struggle or problem between a character and another person, force or power.

This usually contains an inciting incident, rising action, climax, and resolution.

Stories that are written as "I did this, I said this, I saw this" are an example of...

Stories that are written as "He did this, he thought this, he said this" but only give ONE character's viewpoint are an example of...

When an author inserts an event or memory that occurred before the action of the story.

When an author creates the expectation that something will happen later or hints at what will come.

When the author uses detailed, descriptive language to paint a picture in your head.

"When the last bell rang before summer, the students evaporated out the door." is an example of

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