Literary Elements Quiz

What is the definition of a simile?

• A type of metaphor that uses the words 'like' or 'as' to compare two different things.

• A figure of speech that compares two similar things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

• A literary device that uses the words 'like' or 'as' to create a visual comparison between two unrelated things.

• A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

What is the definition of a metaphor?

• A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two different things by saying that one thing is another, without using the words 'like' or 'as'.

• A metaphor is a type of painting.

• A metaphor is a comparison using the words 'like' or 'as'.

• A metaphor is a type of poem.

What is the definition of personification?

• The process of becoming a person

• The act of impersonating someone

• Personification

• Giving human characteristics to inanimate objects

What is the definition of theme?

• The theme is the central topic or idea explored in a literary work.

• The theme is the plot of a literary work.

• The theme is the setting of a literary work.

• The theme is the main character in a literary work.

What is the definition of mood?

• Mood is a person's emotional state or disposition.

• Mood is a type of music genre.

• Mood is a type of food.

• Mood is a type of weather condition.

What is the definition of plot?

• The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story.

• The plot is the main character of a story.

• The plot is the setting of a story.

• The plot is the moral lesson of a story.

What is the definition of setting?

• The resolution of a story

• The time and place in which a story takes place.

• The characters in a story

• The climax of a story

What is the definition of conflict?

• A disagreement or clash between two or more parties with opposing interests, ideas, or values.

• A peaceful resolution of differences between two or more parties.

• A neutral state of being where there are no disagreements or clashes between parties.

• A harmonious agreement between two or more parties with similar interests, ideas, or values.

What is the definition of foreshadowing?

• A literary device used to summarize past events in a story.

• A literary device used to create suspense in a story.

• A literary device used to hint at or suggest future events in a story.

• A literary device used to describe the setting of a story.

What is the definition of irony?

• Irony is a type of metal.

• Irony is a figure of speech in which the intended meaning of words is different from their literal or usual meaning.

• Irony is a synonym for sarcasm.

• Irony is a form of exaggeration.