Literary Terminology Quiz

What does the term "Acronym" refer to?

• A short story about an interesting or funny event.

• A nonfiction book written about a person by that person.

• A combination of letters that represent a longer phrase.

• A statement where someone uses evidence to fight against another opinion.

What is "Alliteration"?

• A published collection of writings such as poems or short stories.

• The use of words that begin with the same sound near one another.

• A nonfiction book written about a person by that person.

• Something that is believed to be true based on partial facts.

An "Anecdote" is best described as:

• A statement where someone uses evidence to fight against another opinion.

• A combination of letters that represent a longer phrase.

• A short story about an interesting or funny event in your life that you share with others.

• A published collection of writings such as poems or short stories.

What is an "Anthology"?

• A nonfiction book written about a person by that person.

• A statement where someone uses evidence to fight against another opinion.

• A published collection of writings such as poems or short stories by different authors.

• The use of words that begin with the same sound near one another.

What does "Argument" mean in the context of this study guide?

• Something that is believed to be true or probably true based on partial facts.

• A nonfiction book written about a person by that person.

• A short story about an interesting or funny event in your life.

• A statement where someone uses evidence to fight against another opinion.

What is an "Assumption"?

• A combination of letters that represent a longer phrase.

• Something that is believed to be true or probably true based on partial facts.

• A published collection of writings such as poems or short stories by different authors.

• A nonfiction book written about a person by that person.

What is an "Autobiography"?

• A statement where someone uses evidence to fight against another opinion.

• A short story about an interesting or funny event in your life.

• A published collection of writings such as poems or short stories by different authors.

• A nonfiction book written about a person by that person.

What is a bibliography?

• A list of books, magazines, articles, etc., used for a report.

• A written explanation of whether someone likes a book or not.

• A small magazine with many pictures and information about a place.

• A book containing a list of things you can buy.

What is a book review?

• A list of books and articles used in a report.

• A personal opinion about a book including the story, style, and ending.

• A timeline of events.

• A summary of reasons for an idea.

What is a brochure?

• A detailed description of a book's content.

• A list of items for sale.

• A small magazine with pictures and information about a product or place.

• A document that lists sources used in research.