Literary Terminology Quiz

What does the term "first person" refer to in a literary context?

• The initial character introduced in a story

• A point of view that uses the pronoun "I," where the character is in the story

• The author's personal opinion

• The main antagonist in the story

Which of the following best defines "theme" in literature?

• The background setting of a story

• The sequence of events in a plot

• A universal idea or message conveyed by the story

• The description of the main characters

What is the purpose of "figurative language" in writing?

• To provide factual information clearly and directly

• To create a special effect or feeling using non-literal language

• To outline the plot of the story

• To introduce the characters in a story

What is meant by "flashback" in a narrative?

• A technique to introduce new characters

• A method for concluding the story

• A sudden interruption that returns to earlier events in the story

• The climax of the story

How does "chronological order" influence a story?

• It describes the story in the order of importance of events

• It tells the story according to dates and time sequence

• It only focuses on the outcomes and not the events leading up to them

• It mixes up time frames to create suspense

What does the term "theme" refer to in a text?

• The main message about life

• The chronological order of events

• The prediction of future events

• The repetition of beginning sounds

What literary device is illustrated by the example "They are like two peas in a pod"?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Alliteration

What is the purpose of a flashback in a story?

• To predict future events

• To describe the setting in detail

• To interrupt the story flow and jump back to earlier events

• To compare two different things

What does "alliteration" involve in poetry?

• A prediction of what will happen next

• A repetition of beginning sounds

• A special kind of guess based on facts

• A group of lines that make up a paragraph

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

• A) A struggle between opposing forces

• B) A detailed description of events

• C) A conversation between characters

• D) The main idea of a story