Literary Terms Quiz

The character who tells the story in a literary text from his or her point of view is called the ____ of the story.

• Narrative

• Characterization

• Narrator

To put together key details and evidence from sources to show an understanding of the topic or issue.

• Integrate

• Interpret

• Organize

• Style

A reference book that provides the precise, or exact, meanings of words and phrases.

• Thesaurus

• Dictionary

• Context

• Glossary

To understand _____, you need to distinguish between literal and figurative meanings of words and phrases. Literal refers to the actual meaning of a word or phrase. For example, if someone tells you to open the door, you can open a physical door. If someone tells you to open the door to your heart, you are not expected to find a door in your chest. Instead, you open up your feelings and emotions. Which term best describes this concept?

• Figurative language

• Metaphor

• Precise language

• Alliteration

A word, phrase, or clause that links one idea to the next is known as?

• Formatting

• Introduction

• Transition

• Dictionary

The order of events in a narrative is referred to as?

• Structure

• Formatting

• Sequence

• Narrative

Definition: a word or words that a pronoun refers to.

• Claims

• Inference

• Antecedent

• Personification

Definition: the main statement of an argumentative text, which usually appears in the introduction. The main point on which the writer will develop his or her work in order to convince readers.

• Speaker

• Narrative

• Argument

• Alliteration

Definition: the process of editing and rewriting a piece of writing.

• Introduction

• Revision

• Transition

• Organization

Using the correct word when there is a choice is defined as:

• Usage

• Style

• Theme

• Stanza