LOTF Lit Test

Protagonist

Main character who drives the story.

Antagonist

Character who opposes the protagonist.

Flat character

One-dimensional character that does not change much.

Round character

Interesting character with a abundance of traits.

Dynamic character

Character that changes throughout the story.

Static character

Character that does not change.

Direct characterization

Author tells us the character's traits.

Indirect characterization

Author shows traits through actions or dialogue.

Character foils

Characters that contrast each other to highlight their traits.

Situational Irony

Opposite of what’s expected occurs.

Verbal Irony

Saying the opposite of what is meant.

Dramatic Irony

Reader knows something the characters don’t.

Allegory

A story with multiple levels of meaning.

Setting

The time and place in which a story occurs.

Historical Context

The events or culture influencing the story.

Point of View

Perspective from which the story is told.

Imagery

Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

Diction

Word choice used by the author.

Foreshadowing

Hints at future events in the story.

Internal Conflict

Character struggles within themselves.

External Conflict

Struggles with outside forces.

Theme

Central message or underlying meaning of a story.

Exposition

Introduces the setting and characters.

Inciting Incident

Event that sparks the main conflict.

Rising Action

Events that build tension leading to the climax.

Climax

Turning point of highest tension in the story.

Falling Action

Consequences that follow the climax.

Resolution

The conflict ends.

Allegory

Whole story represents something larger.

Symbol

An object or person that represents an idea.

Conch

A symbol of order, democracy, and authority.

Ralph

Symbolizes civilization, leadership, and rationality.

Jack

Symbolizes savagery, dictatorship, and primal instincts.

Simon

Represents spirituality and goodness; a Christ-like figure.

Piggy

Symbolizes logic, science, and intellect.

The Beast

Represents fear and evil within humans.

The Pig’s Head (Lord of the Flies)

Manifestation of evil and a Satan figure.

Face Paint

Symbolizes loss of identity and freedom to act savagely.

The Fire

Represents hope, rescue, and civilization.

Rescue Ship

Represents civilization watching but blind to savagery.