Literary Terms Quiz

Alliteration is...

• when several or many words begin with the same letter or sound

• the message of a piece of literature

• when the message of the text repeats itself in a different way

• the beginning of a story

Foreshadowing means...

• the message of a piece of literature

• a comparison between two things

• the beginning events of a story

• hints and information the author gives about an event before it happens

Metaphor means...

• a direct comparison between two things that is also literally applicable

• a comparison between two things that uses the word "like" or "as"

• a direct comparison between two things that is NOT literally applicable

• a comparison between two stories

Irony means...

• when something is the opposite of typical expectations

• something strong, as in made of iron

• 10,000 spoons when all you need is a knife

• sarcasm

Tone means...

• the feel of a story

• the pitch of a noise

• the attitude of the writer toward his or her subject(s)

• the personal opinions of the author

Setting means...

• the mood of the story

• the time when the author sets the story

• the location where the author sets the story

• the environment of a story, including primarily time and location

An example of a simile is...

• It's raining cats and dogs.

• If the shoe fits, wear it.

• The noise was a stormy ocean, crashing violently on the shore.

• The noise was like a stormy ocean, crashing violently on the shore.

Theme means...

• the title of a piece of literature

• the overall message of a piece of literature

• the topic of a piece of literature

• the feeling of a piece of literature

Mood means...

• the author's opinions

• the emotional atmosphere the author creates for the reader

• how the author feels while writing

• what the author chooses to write about

The protagonist is

• the main character in a piece of literature

• the antagonist

• the character that makes the biggest impact in the story

• the character who is most positive and likeable