Literary Devices in Prose Flashcards

The overall attitude of the author toward the subject or reader, as revealed through word choice, is called:

Answer: Tone

Tone reflects the author's attitude (e.g., sarcastic, solemn, celebratory) conveyed through diction and style.

The emotional atmosphere or feeling that a reader experiences while reading a tense, dark scene is called the story's:

Answer: Mood

Mood is the emotional effect or atmosphere a text creates in the reader.

"I walked into the abandoned house, my heart racing with every step." The point of view of this narrator is:

Answer: First person

First-person point of view uses 'I' or 'we,' placing the narrator directly inside the story.

Which best describes the theme of a story?

Answer: The central message or insight about life

Theme is the underlying message or universal truth about life that the story conveys.

A character struggles with whether to tell the truth or protect a friend, torn between honesty and loyalty. This is an example of:

Answer: Person vs. self

Person vs. self is an internal conflict where a character wrestles with competing desires or values.

The point of highest tension or the decisive turning point in a story's plot is called the:

Answer: Climax

The climax is the peak moment of suspense or conflict before events begin to resolve.

The portion of a story that follows the climax and ties up remaining loose ends is called the:

Answer: Falling action or denouement

The falling action (denouement) comes after the climax and leads to the story's final resolution.