Literary Terms Quiz

Choose the letter of the term that best matches the description: the beginning of a story where setting, characters, and conflict are introduced.

• Antagonist

• Theme

• Climax

• Exposition

• Protagonist

Choose the letter of the term that best matches the description: the main character or hero.

• Antagonist

• Theme

• Climax

• Exposition

• Protagonist

Choose the letter of the term that best matches the description: the turning point of the story.

• Antagonist

• Theme

• Climax

• Exposition

• Protagonist

Choose the letter of the term that best matches the description: a character who acts against the protagonist.

• Antagonist

• Theme

• Climax

• Exposition

• Protagonist

Choose the letter of the term that best matches the description: events that build towards the turning point.

• Dialogue

• Setting

• Theme

• Mood

• Rising Action

Choose the letter of the term that best matches the description: the message about life.

• Dialogue

• Setting

• Theme

• Mood

• Rising Action

Choose the letter of the term that best matches the description: a conversation between characters.

• Dialogue

• Setting

• Theme

• Mood

• Rising Action

Choose the letter of the term that best matches the description: time and place of the story.

• Dialogue

• Setting

• Theme

• Mood

• Rising Action

Choose the letter of the term that best matches the description: series of events that make up the story.

• Internal Conflict

• External Conflict

• Foreshadowing

• Plot

• Flashback

Choose the letter of the term that best matches the description: author gives hints or clues about later events.

• Internal Conflict

• External Conflict

• Foreshadowing

• Plot

• Flashback