Five Literary Terms Quiz

What is characterization in literature?

• The process of creating and developing characters in a story.

• The process of creating and developing the plot in a story.

• The process of editing and revising a story.

• The process of creating and developing the setting in a story.

Which literary term refers to the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities?

• irony

• metaphor

• personification

• symbolism

What is the definition of irony in literature?

• The use of words or situations that are exactly what is expected or intended.

• The use of words or situations that have no meaning or significance.

• The use of words or situations that are unrelated to the context.

• The use of words or situations that are the opposite of what is expected or intended.

What literary term is used to give hints or clues about what will happen later in the story?

• irony

• suspense

• metaphor

• foreshadowing

What is the theme of a literary work?

• Plot summary

• Character development

• Setting description

• Central idea or message

What are the two types of characterization?

• explicit characterization and implicit characterization

• primary characterization and secondary characterization

• internal characterization and external characterization

• direct characterization and indirect characterization

What are the three types of irony?

• verbal irony, situational irony, and dramatic irony

• sarcasm, cosmic irony, and tragic irony

• sarcasm, hyperbole, and tragic irony

• hyperbole, cosmic irony, and tragic irony

What is an example of foreshadowing in a story?

• When a character mentions a dream about a tragic event that later occurs.

• When the narrator describes a dark and stormy night that sets the mood for a suspenseful event.

• When the author includes a mysterious stranger who hints at future events.

• When a character finds a broken mirror, symbolizing bad luck that will follow.

How is theme different from the plot of a story?

• The theme is the sequence of events, while the plot is the underlying message or main idea.

• The theme is the setting of the story, while the plot is the sequence of events.

• The theme is the characters in the story, while the plot is the underlying message or main idea.

• The theme is the underlying message or main idea, while the plot is the sequence of events.