Wednesday Exam Reviewer: Elements of Literature, Research, and Physical Education

Fill-in-the-blank flashcards covering key concepts from literature, research, and physical education lecture notes.

__ is the tool used for communication, expressing feelings, ideas, and emotions.

Language

The main character who drives the plot is called the __.

Protagonist

The character who opposes the protagonist and causes conflict is the __.

Antagonist

A character whom the protagonist confides in is known as the __.

Confidante

A character that changes throughout the story is a __ character.

Dynamic

A character that remains the same from beginning to end is a __ character.

Static

A simple character with one or two traits is called a __ character.

Flat

A complex, realistic, well-developed character is known as a __ character.

Round

The point of view that uses “I,” “me,” or “we” is the __ person POV.

First

The POV that addresses the reader as “you” is the __ person POV.

Second

The POV that uses “he,” “she,” or “they” is the __ person POV.

Third

Third-person narration with full knowledge of all characters is called __.

Omniscient

Third-person narration limited to one character’s thoughts is called __ third person.

Limited

The __ of a story refers to its time and place.

Setting

The central idea or message of a story is its __.

Theme

The author’s attitude toward the subject is called __.

Tone

The feeling or atmosphere created for the reader is the __.

Mood

The sequence of events in a story is the __.

Plot

The part of the plot that introduces characters and setting is the __.

Exposition

The start of the conflict is called the __ or inciting incident.

Complication

Events that build suspense are the __ action.

Rising

The most exciting moment or turning point is the __.

Climax

Events following the climax are the __ action.

Falling

The point where conflict is resolved is the __.

Resolution

Final explanations and tying up loose ends is the __.

Denouement

In literature, __ tells us “who” the actors are.

Characters

“Where and when” in a story refers to the __.

Setting

“What happens” corresponds to the __.

Plot

“What it’s about” points to the __.

Theme

“Author’s voice” describes the __.

Tone

“Reader’s feeling” describes the __.

Mood

“Who’s telling the story” relates to the __.

Point of View

An oral examination used to assess a student’s understanding of research is called a __.

Viva voce (Oral viva)

The first step of the research process begins with a __ — an unanswered question.

Problem

After stating the problem, the researcher clearly articulates the __ of the endeavour.

Goal

Dividing the main problem into manageable parts creates __.

Sub-problems

Statements to be tested that guide the study are called __.

Hypotheses

Developing a specific plan for addressing the problem produces the __.

Research plan

In research, the systematic approach ensuring unbiased design and analysis is known as the .

Scientific method

Research is described as __ because its steps repeat and build on previous findings.

Cyclical (or Helical)

Research that explores the “why” and “how” of phenomena using non-numerical data is __ research.

Qualitative

Research that uses numerical data and statistical analysis is __ research.

Quantitative

One ethical principle requiring research to do good and avoid harm is __.

Beneficence

__ in research is the process of seeking information through questioning and investigation.

Inquiry

Research is not mere __ of facts from one location to another.

Transportation

The root German word for “dance,” meaning “to stretch,” is __.

Danson

A partner dance seen in social gatherings, including the waltz and tango, is __ dance.

Ballroom

Movements that involve traveling through space are called __ movements.

Locomotor

Movements done in place without traveling are __ movements.

Non-locomotor

A Philippine folk dance using bamboo poles is __.

Tinikling

A contemporary street-style dance known for freestyle movement is __ dance.

Hip-hop

__ refers to the element of dance dealing with rhythm, tempo, and timing.

Time

The element of dance that describes where the body moves is __.

Space

The element that shows how movement is executed (force, tension) is __.

Energy

The actual movements or steps performed are called __.

Action

The dancer’s physical instrument responsible for movement is the __.

Body

Dance performed for enjoyment, social interaction, and fitness is __ dance.

Recreational

The highly technical form of classical dance known for grace and formality is __.

Ballet

Traditional dances representing a culture or region are called __ dances.

Folk

Ceremonial or spiritual movement performed during worship is __ dance.

Religious

The overall reason behind a dance—artistic, spiritual, recreational, or social—is its __.

Nature

One purpose of dance that involves commemorating events is __.

Celebration

One purpose of dance performed to amuse an audience is __.

Entertainment

One purpose of dance aimed at expressing emotions, thoughts, or identity is __.

Expression