Literary Terms Quiz

What is the definition of a simile?

• A comparison using "like" or "as"

• A direct comparison without using "like" or "as"

• An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally

• A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the point of view from the following sentence: "You won't believe what happened to me on my way to school."

• First person

• Second person

• Third person limited

• Third person omniscient

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which literary device is used to give human characteristics to non-human objects or abstract ideas?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the effect of using a first-person point of view in a narrative?

• It allows the reader to see into the minds of all characters.

• It limits the narrative to the experiences and thoughts of the narrator.

• It provides an objective overview of all events and characters.

• It makes the story difficult to understand.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How does the setting affect the plot of a story?

• The setting has no effect on the plot.

• The setting can influence the characters' actions and the story's outcome.

• The setting is only important for historical fiction.

• The setting is determined by the plot.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Analyze how an author develops the theme of a story through characters' actions. Provide an example from a well-known novel.

• The theme is always directly stated by the narrator.

• Characters' actions reveal the moral or lesson the author intends to convey.

• The theme is unrelated to characters' actions and is developed through setting.

• Authors do not use characters to develop themes.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is the purpose of using foreshadowing in a story?

• To confuse the reader

• To give the reader hints about what will happen later in the story

• To make the story longer

• To describe the setting in detail

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How does the use of irony contribute to a story's meaning or theme?

• By making the story more predictable

• By creating a contrast between what is expected and what actually happens, adding depth to the story

• By providing detailed descriptions of characters

• Irony has no effect on the story's meaning or theme.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Evaluate the role of dialogue in character development and plot advancement. Provide an example from a text you have read.

• Dialogue is not important for character development or plot advancement.

• Dialogue can reveal a character's personality and motivations, and drive the plot forward.

• Dialogue is only used to provide background information.

• Dialogue is exclusively used for creating setting.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Design a research project to analyze the use of symbolism in a novel of your choice. Outline the steps you would take to conduct this analysis.

• Choose a novel, identify all objects, and assume they are symbols.

• Select a novel, identify recurring objects or themes, research their symbolic meanings, and analyze how they contribute to the novel's themes.

• Read a novel and write a summary without focusing on any specific elements.

• Pick a novel, list the characters, and describe their physical appearances.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking