Literary Analysis and Fiction Flashcards

A story told from the perspective of a character who only knows their own thoughts and feelings uses which point of view?

Answer: First-person

First-person narration uses 'I' and reflects only the narrator's internal world.

In fiction, the central struggle between opposing forces is called:

Answer: Conflict

Conflict is the core tension or problem that drives the plot of a story.

Which literary device gives human characteristics to non-human things?

Answer: Personification

Personification assigns human traits or emotions to animals, objects, or ideas.

The turning point in a narrative where tension reaches its highest level is the:

Answer: Climax

The climax is the moment of highest dramatic tension before the plot begins to resolve.

When an author gives hints about what will happen later in the story, this technique is called:

Answer: Foreshadowing

Foreshadowing uses clues or hints to build anticipation for future events.

A recurring symbol, image, or idea that reinforces the central theme of a work is called a:

Answer: Motif

A motif is a recurring element that helps develop or reinforce the theme of a literary work.