Final Exam Literature Review

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Final Exam Literature Review
Fiction Characterization Plot Elements Theme
20 20 20 20 20
40 40 40 40 40
60 60 60 60 60
80 80 80 80 80
100 100 100 100 100
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All works that are imaginary are called
this Fiction 20 points
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This fiction work is less than 20 pages and can
be read in one sitting Fiction 40 points
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This fiction work is longer than a short story,
and shorter than a novel Fiction 60 points
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All fiction works are centered around
this Fiction 80 points
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Over 100 pages with a plot that is imaginary
there may be subplots and minor characters
Fiction 100 points
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This type of characterization is when the
author shows and tells about the
character Characterization 20 points
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This type of characterization is when the author
shows about a character instead of directly
stating what the character is like Characteriza
tion 40 points
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Type of characterization authors prefer to use
today so that readers can infer a characters
personality Characterization 60 points
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What is inference mean when used with the term
characterization? Characterization 80
points
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What are the 5 methods of indirect
characterization? What are 5 things a reader can
observe to make inferences of a characters
personality? Characterization 100 points
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The series of events from the beginning to the
end of a fiction or a non-fiction work are
called Plot 20 points
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Name of beginning plot component in which
characters, setting, and conflict are
introduced Plot 40 points
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The part of plot in which the problem Becomes
intensified, or more complicated Plot 60
points
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Point of plot in which characters decide to
take action and the point of highest
suspense Plot 80 points
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Two types of conflict a reader may find in a
fiction work are called Plot 100 points
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Name given for exposition, complications, climax,
and resolution Elements 20 points
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Characters may experience both internal and/or
external ______________
Elements of Fiction 40 points
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Term when an author intensifies suspense and
helps the reader by giving clues Elements of
fiction 60 points
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The discovery of truth, the revelation of
life, the life lessons, or the golden
nuggets of wisdom can also be called
___________. Elements of Fiction
80 points
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Gestures, expressions, and movement in a
narrative are all called this. Elements of
Fiction 100 points
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A theme can also be called a _________ of truth
Theme 20 points
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A theme can also be called a ____________ about
life Theme 40 points
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Why are some themes common and recurring in
different stories or over the centuries? Theme
60 points
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Why are themes not stated directly in a work?
Theme 80 points
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Themes are NOT directly stated or tacked onto a
story. What are three or four ways a reader can
discover theme? Theme 100 points