Literary Techniques in Extended Works
Which element helps establish a writer’s attitude toward a subject?
Plot.
Setting.
Tone.
Metaphor.
How does dramatic irony contribute to enhancing conflict within literary works?
By letting the audience know more than characters, raising tension as we anticipate characters' discoveries.
By using miscommunication solely for comic relief, which doesn't significantly impact overall plot tension.
By depicting characters' internal struggles transparently so there is no difference between audience's knowledge and characters' awareness.
Through simple misunderstandings between characters which are quickly resolved without creating much suspense.
In what way does an unreliable narrator influence the tone of a narrative?
By using authoritative language to establish trustworthiness with the audience.
By providing detailed descriptions that contribute to building suspense in the reader.
By casting doubt on the truthfulness of the account, creating a sense of uncertainty or skepticism.
By consistently revealing information that verifies previous parts of their narrative.
Which of the following genres typically focuses on realistic depictions of everyday life?
Realism
Science fiction
Fantasy
Romance
How can readers identify the tone of a speaker or narrator in a literary work?
Evaluating the page layout and design
Examining the font style and size
Counting the number of characters in the story
Analyzing elements such as diction and syntax
When an author’s personal beliefs or feelings inadvertently affect their storytelling, it is known as what?
Allusion.
Hyperbole.
Irony.
Bias.
What term describes a character who grows or changes over the course of a narrative?
Flat
Dynamic
Static
Stock

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In literature, what is irony most effectively used for?
To present factual information about characters or events
To establish the historical context of a story's setting
To convey a contrast between expectation and reality
To describe detailed settings vividly to the reader
What role does intentional ambiguity play in character development within a literary work?
It allows characters to resonate differently with each reader, enhancing personal connections.
It provides clear insights into characters' motivations for uniformly consistent reader reactions.
It relies on stereotypes for immediate recognition without deeper consideration.
It ensures that all readers will sympathize with the protagonist over other characters.
In first-person narration, why should readers consider potential biases from narrators?
Narrators provide purely factual accounts without any personal influence.
They offer subjective views shaped by personal experiences or emotions.
Readers need to fully trust narrators' perspectives to engage with the plot properly.
Biased narrations enhance vocabulary skills for readers compared to unbiased ones.