Literary Terms

What is the definition of 'Antagonist'?

• A person or force who opposes the main character.

• The main character in a story.

• A supportive friend of the main character.

• A neutral observer in the story.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Characterization is:

• The process of creating and developing a character

• The setting of a story

• The plot of a story

• The theme of a story

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the definition of 'Climax'?

• The beginning of the story

• The turning point of the story

• The end of the story

• The introduction of characters

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Fill in the blank: Conflict is a _______ or struggle in a story.

• problem

• solution

• character

• setting

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does the term 'Diction' refer to?

• An author's choice of words/language

• The plot of a story

• The setting of a novel

• The main character's development

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Fill in the blank: Exposition is the ______ or opening of a story/background.

• beginning

• ending

• climax

• conflict

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the definition of 'Hyperbole'?

• A) A type of story

• B) Use of extreme exaggeration for effect in a story

• C) A character in a story

• D) A plot twist in a story

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

What is personification?

• Giving human-like qualities to non-human things

• Giving animal-like qualities to humans

• Giving plant-like qualities to animals

• Giving machine-like qualities to humans

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

What is a flashback in a story?

• A) A prediction of future events

• B) Returning to an earlier time in the story through a character’s thoughts, memories, or descriptions

• C) A summary of the entire story

• D) An introduction of new characters

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What does 'Juxtaposition (foil)' mean?

• Two characters or things with similar qualities placed together for effect.

• Two characters or things with opposing or contrasting qualities and attributes placed together for effect.

• A single character with multiple attributes.

• A group of characters with similar attributes.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5