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?
Flashback
In medias res
Foreshadowing
Invocation
The author describes a character through actions and dialogue rather than directly stating traits. This is _______.
direct characterization
indirect characterization
tone
theme
A brave knight risks his life to save others in battle. What trait is he showing?
diction
archetype
valor
hubris
The villain's _______ plot to steal the crown jewels was discovered by the royal guards.
nefarious
humane
judicious
undue
The medicine helped _______ the patient's severe pain so she could rest comfortably.
mitigate
invocation
xenia
archetype
A comparison using "like" or "as" is called a _______.
allusion
simile
epithet
metaphor
Saying "time is a thief" is an example of a _______.
motif
irony
simile
metaphor
The soldier's _______ in battle earned him a medal of honor from the general.
archetype
valor
hubris
xenia
A character who opposes the protagonist and creates conflict is known as the _______.
theme
protagonist
archetype
antagonist
A character is described as "the wise old mentor" who guides the hero. What is this an example of?
archetype
hubris
irony
antagonist
The _______ in the story works against the protagonist and creates most of the conflict throughout the plot.
xenia
archetype
antagonist
hubris
The repeated image of a storm throughout a novel represents chaos. What literary device is this?
diction
motif
epithet
allusion
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?
Valor
Archetype
Hubris
Antagonism
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?
Theme
Tone
Mood
Symbolism
A long speech at the beginning of an epic asking for divine help is called an _______.
flashback
invocation
irony
motif
The _______ amount of homework assigned over the weekend frustrated all the students.
humane
judicious
nefarious
undue
Her _______ disregard for the rules was impossible to ignore when she walked out of class without permission.
flagrant
mitigate
Both A and C
blatant
The author's attitude toward a subject is known as the _______.
mood
tone
motif
theme
The king's _______ led him to ignore his advisors' warnings and make a terrible decision.
xenia
archetype
valor
hubris
A scene that interrupts the story to show an earlier event is called a _______.
invocation
motif
foreshadowing
flashback
The main character in a story who drives the plot forward is called the _______.
antagonist
motif
archetype
protagonist
A story hints early on that something bad will happen later. This is _______.
irony
allusion
foreshadowing
flashback
The feeling created for the reader by the setting and events is called the _______.
diction
tone
mood
theme
An author refers to a famous myth to deepen meaning in a story. What is this called?
allusion
tone
motif
characterization
The judge made a _______ decision to reduce the criminal's sentence based on new evidence.
undue
blatant
nefarious
judicious
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?
Allusion
Symbolism
Motif
Epithet
The author describes a character as "cold-hearted" "selfish" and "cruel" through direct statements in the narrative. What method of character development is this?
Direct characterization
Characterization through dialogue
Characterization through conflict
Indirect characterization
The author explicitly states that a character is selfish and cruel. This is _______.
diction
symbolism
indirect characterization
direct characterization
The doctor's _______ treatment of her patients showed that she truly cared about their wellbeing.
hubris
undue
flagrant
humane
The hero in the story is an _______ of the brave warrior found in many cultures throughout history.
archetype
invocation
blatant
mitigate
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