Literary Terms Study Guide

What are the 3 types of irony?

• Verbal, Situational, Dramatic

• Verbal, Situational, Cosmic

• Verbal, Situational, Historical

• Verbal, Situational, Tragic

What does "in medias res" mean?

• In the middle of things

• At the beginning

• At the end

• Out of context

What is mood?

• A temporary state of mind or feeling

• A type of food

• A physical exercise

• A musical instrument

What is tone?

• The general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.

• A musical or vocal sound with reference to its pitch, quality, and strength

• A particular quality, way of sounding, modulation, or intonation of the voice as expressive of some meaning, feeling, spirit, etc.

• All of the above

What is prose?

• A type of poetry

• A form of written or spoken language

• A musical composition

• A type of dance

Why would an author include a flashback in a work of literature?

• To provide background information

• To confuse the reader

• To introduce a new character

• To change the setting

Explain diction.

• The choice and use of words in speech or writing

• A type of musical instrument

• A mathematical term

• A form of physical exercise

What is syntax?

• The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language

• A type of punctuation

• A programming language

• A style of writing

What are some ways you could explain protagonist?

• The main character in a story

• A minor character in a story

• The antagonist in a story

• A background character in a story

What is an example of foreshadowing?

• A character having a dream about future events

• A sudden change in weather

• A detailed description of a setting

• A character's internal monologue