Final Review: Grade Ten Final

What is the definition of 'Theme' in literature?

• The underlying message (possibly a lesson) of a piece of literature.

• The sequence of events in a story.

• The time and place where a story occurs.

• The main character in a story.

What is the definition of 'Mood' (also called Atmosphere) in literature?

• The way a piece of literature makes the reader feel.

• The main character's personality traits.

• The sequence of events in a story.

• The author's reason for writing the story.

What is the definition of 'Tone' in literature?

• The placement of irony in key places

• The suspense that the author uses

• The author's attitude towards the subject

• The reader feeling about the story

What is the definition of 'Style' in literature?

• The way an author writes that makes the piece distinctly his/her own.

• The chronological order of events in a story.

• The main character's internal conflict.

• The use of dialogue between characters.

What is the definition of 'Plot' in literature?

• A series of events that resolve a conflict.

• The main character in a story.

• The time and place where a story occurs.

• The underlying message or lesson in a story.

What is the definition of 'Exposition' in literature?

• The events in a story that happen before the main conflict begins.

• The highest point of tension in a story.

• The resolution of the main conflict in a story.

• The struggle between opposing forces in a story.

What is the definition of 'Rising Action' in literature?

• This stage is when the main conflict begins and develops.

• This is the conclusion where loose ends are tied up.

• This is the introduction of the setting and characters.

• This is the turning point or most intense moment.

What is the definition of 'Climax' in literature?

• The moment in the story when we know who wins the main conflict.

• The introduction of the main characters and setting.

• The resolution of all subplots in the story.

• The use of figurative language to create imagery.

What is the definition of 'Resolution' in literature?

• The events in a story that happen after the main conflict ends.

• The introduction of the main characters and setting.

• The highest point of tension in the story.

• The struggle between opposing forces in the plot.

What is the definition of 'Complications' in literature?

• Events in a story that intensify the main problem.

• The resolution of the main conflict in a story.

• The introduction of the main characters.

• The setting where the story takes place.