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Which type of irony is it when the audience knows something the characters do not?
a) verbal
b) sarcasm
c) dramatic
d) situational

Which type of irony is it when the characters and the audience are surprised by the outcome?
a) verbal
b) sarcasm
c) dramatic
d) situational

What literary device is the quote: 'The lights became ever-vanishing fireflies...'
a) symbolism
b) simile
c) metaphor
d) irony

What literary device is this quote: 'Giant rocks with razor edges crouch like a sea monster with wide open jaws.'
a) symbolism
b) simile
c) metaphor
d) irony

If the author uses pronouns he/she or they in the narration and tells us the thoughts of one character, the author is using
a) first person point of view
b) second person point of view
c) third person limited
d) third person omniscient

Which literary term refers to an instance where an author gives hints or clues that suggest or prepare for events that occur later?
a) irony
b) flashback
c) foreshadowing
d) theme

Which literary term refers to the problem or struggle that starts the action in a story?
a) conflict
b) drama
c) action
d) climax

If the author uses the pronoun I in the narration, the author is known to be using
a) first person point of view
b) second person point of view
c) third person point of view
d) third person omniscient point of view

Which literary term refers to the ways an author reveals important aspects about the characters of the story?
a) style
b) imagery
c) irony
d) characterization

Which literary term refers to the part of a story in which everything is wrapped up?
a) exposition
b) climax
c) falling action
d) resolution

Which literary term refers to the feeling a story creates in the reader?
a) tone
b) moral
c) mood
d) theme

Which literary term refers to the message the author is trying to get across?
a) theme
b) mood
c) style
d) tone

If the author says Mathilde Loisel is selfish, this is an example of:
a) irony
b) mood
c) direct characterization
d) indirect characterization

Which literary term is the turning point of the story?
a) plot
b) flashback
c) climax
d) conflict

Which literary term refers to the action or sequence of events in a story?
a) foreshadowing
b) plot
c) flashback
d) setting

Which literary term refers to the time and location the action of a story takes place?
a) setting
b) context
c) theme
d) topic

Which literary term refers to the main character of the story?
a) antagonist
b) persona
c) foil
d) protagonist

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