Literary Terms Quiz

The time and place of a literary work.

• Theme
• Plot
• Character
• Setting

Direct speech between characters in a literary work.

• Monologue
• Narrative
• Exposition
• Dialogue

The voice or person telling the story.

• Character
• Protagonist
• Narrator
• Antagonist

The turning point of a story.

• Exposition
• Climax
• Resolution
• Falling Action

Language that appeals to the five senses.

• Descriptive language
• Sensory language
• Figurative language
• Technical language

The author's attitude towards the subject of a literary work.

• Theme
• Subject
• Style
• Tone

The final outcome of a story (the ending).

• Resolution
• Conflict
• Introduction
• Climax

Descriptions that appeal to your five senses

• Descriptions that appeal to the five senses include vivid imagery related to sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.
• Descriptions that only use abstract concepts
• Descriptions that focus solely on emotions
• Descriptions that avoid sensory details

The character that is the source of conflict in a literary work.

• protagonist
• antagonist
• narrator
• supporting character

The way an author feels about what they're writing.

• Tone
• Mood
• Style
• Theme