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Final Exam Literature Review

Final Exam Literature Review. Compliments of the James Madison Center, JMU. All works that are imaginary are called this (fiction) Fiction – 20 points. This fiction work is less than 20 pages and can be read in one sitting (short story) Fiction – 40 points. This fiction work

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Final Exam Literature Review

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  1. Final Exam Literature Review Compliments of the James Madison Center, JMU

  2. All works that are imaginary are called this (fiction) Fiction – 20 points

  3. This fiction work is less than 20 pages and can be read in one sitting (short story) Fiction – 40 points

  4. This fiction work is longer than a short story, and shorter than a novel (novella) Fiction– 60 points

  5. All fiction works are centered around this (conflict) Fiction – 80 points

  6. Over 100 pages with a plot that is imaginary; there may be subplots and minor characters (novel) Fiction – 100 points

  7. This type of characterization is when the author “shows and tells” about the character (direct characterization) Characterization – 20 points

  8. This type of characterization is when the author shows about a character instead of directly stating what the character is like (indirect characterization) Characterization – 40 points

  9. Type of characterization authors prefer to use today so that readers can infer a character’s personality (indirect) Characterization – 60 points

  10. What is “inference” mean when used with the term “characterization”? (predict from given clues) Characterization – 80 points

  11. What are the 5 methods of indirect characterization? What are 5 things a reader can observe to make inferences of a character’s personality? Characterization – 100 points

  12. The series of events from the beginning to the end of a fiction or a non-fiction work are called… (plot) Plot – 20 points

  13. Name of beginning plot component in which characters, setting, and conflict are introduced (exposition/basic situation) Plot – 40 points

  14. The part of plot in which the problem Becomes intensified, or more complicated (complications/rising action) Plot – 60 points

  15. Point of plot in which characters decide to “take action” and the point of highest suspense (climax) Plot – 80 points

  16. Two types of conflict a reader may find in a fiction work are called … (internal/external) Plot – 100 points

  17. Name given for exposition, complications, climax, and resolution (plot) Elements – 20 points

  18. Characters may experience both internal and/or external ______________ (conflict) Elements of Fiction– 40 points

  19. Term when an author intensifies suspense and helps the reader by giving clues (foreshadowing) Elements of fiction – 60 points

  20. The “discovery of truth”, the “revelation of life”, the “life lessons”, or “the golden nuggets of wisdom” can also be called ___________. (theme) Elements of Fiction – 80 points

  21. Gestures, expressions, and movement in a narrative are all called this. (narrative action) Elements of Fiction – 100 points

  22. A theme can also be called a “_________” of truth (discovery) Theme – 20 points

  23. A theme can also be called a “____________” about life (lesson) Theme – 40 points

  24. Why are some themes common and recurring in different stories or over the centuries? (They are universal experiences that no matter gender, race, time, or place we all experience as humans. ) Theme – 60 points

  25. Why are themes not stated directly in a work? (author wants the reader to infer and discover the lesson rather than just being told it) Theme– 80 points

  26. Themes are NOT directly stated or tacked onto a story. What are three or four ways a reader can discover theme? (Look at the title. Look for emotional words/passages in intro/conclusion. Explore how the character changed. Explore what the author’s point or lesson is) Theme – 100 points

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