Quizizz: Literary Terms Practice

What is the term used to describe the main character in a story?

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

• Foil

• Archetype

Which literary device involves the use of words that imitate the sound they denote?

• Onomatopoeia

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

What is a theme in literature?

• The central topic, subject, or message within a narrative.

• The sequence of events in a story.

• The highest point of tension in a story.

• The background setting of a story.

What does the term "foreshadowing" refer to in literature?

• A conversation between two characters

• The use of clues to suggest events that will happen later in the plot

• The description of the setting

• The resolution of the conflict

Which of the following best defines a metaphor?

• A comparison using "like" or "as"

• An exaggerated statement

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

• A reference to a well-known story, event, or object

What is an example of a first-person point of view?

• The narrator is a character in the story and uses "I" or "we."

• The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

• The narrator focuses on the thoughts and feelings of one character.

• The story is told using "you."

What is the purpose of a climax in a story?

• To introduce the characters and setting

• To build up the story's tension and conflict

• To present the highest point of tension and conflict

• To wrap up the story and resolve conflicts

Which term describes the character that opposes the main character?

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Foil

• Mentor

What is an allusion in literature?

• A direct comparison between two things

• An indirect reference to another literary work or historical event

• The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

• A detailed description of the setting

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• "He is a shining star."

• "Her eyes were like stars."

• "The snow is a white blanket."

• "Time is money."