Literary Terms Quiz Practice

So, this is how it all started. Let me take you back to last Tuesday….It was a difficult morning. I overslept, my dog ate my homework, and I felt like I was getting sick… This is an example of _________________.

• Allusion

• Foreshadowing

• Flashback

• Irony

In the story, “Seventh grade,” Victor gets himself in a tricky situation while trying to impress a girl by pretending to know French. This is an example of __________________.

• Conflict

• Figurative Language

• Hyberbole

• Theme

In Cinderella, the evil stepmother is the one who always causes problems for Cinderella and treats her badly. This is an example of ______________.

• Tone

• Point of View

• Falling Action

• Antagonist

Figuring out math is a mouse in a maze. This is an example of ____________________.

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Dialogue

• Exposition

Roger transforms from being impulsive and nervous to grateful and remorseful. This is an example of ________________.

• Symbolism

• Protagonist

• Falling Action

• Dynamic Character

The drooping roses reminded me of melting, dripping cherry ice pops. This is an example of ______________________.

• Imagery

• Allusion

• Setting

• Onomatopoeia

This is what was said between my mother and me:

“Why can’t I go outside?” I asked.

“You can, but you need to finish your homework first,” Mom said.

“Really? I whined.

“Yup! So, get crackin’,” Mom cheered.

This is an example of ______________________.

• Characterization

• Imagery

• Dialogue

• Plot

My teacher is helpful, encouraging, and persistent. This is an example of _____________________.

• Tone

• Climax

• Static Character

• Characterization

At the beginning of the story, “Seventh Grade” readers learn that Victor is the main character. It is the first day of seventh grade. This is an example of ______________________.

• Figurative Language

• Exposition

• Point of View

• Theme

He is the Einstein of our class.

• Conflict

• Hyperbole

• Allusion

• Mood