IB ENG 11-Lit Terms Quiz

The impression that a word gives beyond its defined meaning is called its...

A figure of speech that expresses an idea through the image of another object; suggests the essence of the first object by identifying it with certain qualities of the second objects.

• SIMILIE

• METAPHOR

• IRONY

• FORESHADOWING

A recurring topic, image, word, phrase, or action that tend to create unity within a literary work is called a...

The central character of a story who serves as a focus for its themes and incidents and as the principal rationale for its development is called the...

• ANTAGONIST

• TRAGIC HERO

• HERO

• PROTAGONIST

A reference to a familiar literary or historical person or event, used to make an idea more easily understood is called:_______________.

The selection and arrangement of words in a literary work is called:_________________.

• PLOT

• DENOUEMENT

• DICTION

• STYLE

_______________ typically distrust conventional values and are unable to commit themselves to any ideals. They often feel helpless in world over which they have no control. (Hint: Taylor Swift)

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are considered_______________.

______________________ is the opposite of literal language, a technique used for a particular effect. It is also an umbrella term for many other literary devices.

The part of a drama where the plot becomes increasingly complicated.

• CLIMAX

• FORESHADOWING

• FLASHBACK

• RISING ACTION