English Literature Quiz

Which of the following is a person, place, thing, or idea?

• Verb

• Noun

• Adjective

• Adverb

What is the sequence of events in a short story, play, or novel called?

• Theme

• Genre

• Plot

• Climax

Which term refers to the type of literature?

• Genre

• Theme

• Plot

• Resolution

What is an action word called?

• Noun

• Adjective

• Verb

• Adverb

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

• The sequence of events

• The type of literature

• The author's lesson or message

• The climax of the story

What is a word that describes a person, place, thing, or idea?

• Adverb

• Pronoun

• Adjective

• Conjunction

What is the term for hints that suggest what will happen next in a story?

• Climax

• Foreshadowing

• Metaphor

• Imagery

What is a word that describes an action or an adjective?

• Adverb

• Pronoun

• Adjective

• Conjunction

What is the turning point in the conflict of a story called?

• Foreshadowing

• Metaphor

• Climax

• Imagery

What is a word that takes the place of a noun?

• Adverb

• Pronoun

• Adjective

• Conjunction