Saying "time is a thief" is an example of a _______.

The author describes a character through actions and dialogue rather than directly stating traits. This is _______.

The judge made a _______ decision to reduce the criminal's sentence based on new evidence.

The villain's _______ plot to steal the crown jewels was discovered by the royal guards.

Her _______ disregard for the rules was impossible to ignore when she walked out of class without permission.

A character in a story refuses to listen to warnings from wise advisors and makes a reckless decision that leads to his downfall. What character flaw is this?

The author describes a character as "cold-hearted" "selfish" and "cruel" through direct statements in the narrative. What method of character development is this?

The repeated image of a storm throughout a novel represents chaos. What literary device is this?

A reference to Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet appears in a modern novel to suggest that two characters are doomed lovers. What is this called?

The _______ in the story works against the protagonist and creates most of the conflict throughout the plot.

The central message of a story is that "honesty is always the best policy" which the author develops through the experiences of the main character. What is this called?

The king's _______ led him to ignore his advisors' warnings and make a terrible decision.

A character is described as "the wise old mentor" who guides the hero. What is this an example of?