A scene that interrupts the story to show an earlier event is called a _______.

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?

A comparison using "like" or "as" is called a _______.

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 through actions and dialogue rather than directly stating traits. This is _______.

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

A character learns about a traumatic event from her childhood through a scene that interrupts the present action of the story. What narrative technique is this?

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

The feeling created for the reader by the setting and events is called the _______.

The author explicitly states that a character is selfish and cruel. This is _______.

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

The main character in a story who drives the plot forward is called the _______.