What is a flashback in literature?

A scene set in a time earlier than the main story

A character's internal thoughts

Exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally

What does imagery appeal to?

The senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)

What is internal conflict?

A struggle between opposing needs, desires, or emotions within a single character

A contrast between expectation and reality

A comparison of two unlike things not using like or as

A direct comparison using like or as

What does mood refer to in literature?

The feeling or atmosphere created for the reader

The main character's personality

A recurring theme, subject, or idea

Who is the narrator in a story?

A character who tells the story, often using 'I,' 'me,' or 'my'

What is personification?

A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes

A comparison using "like" or "as"

What does the plot of a story include?

Sequence of events; exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

The perspective from which a story is told

Who is the protagonist in a story?

A comparison using "like" or "as"

A device in literature where an object represents an idea or something else

What is the point of view in literature?

The perspective from which a story is told

The art of using language effectively and persuasively

Repeating words, phrases, or ideas to create emphasis

When words or lines end in the same sound

A comparison using "like" or "as"

What is repetition in literature?

Repeating words, phrases, or ideas to create emphasis

The art of using language effectively and persuasively

A device in literature where an object represents an idea or something else

The perspective from which a story is told

When words or lines end in the same sound

A comparison using "like" or "as"

What does the setting of a story refer to?

A comparison using "like" or "as"

A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes

What is symbolism in literature?

A device in literature where an object represents an idea or something else

The art of using language effectively and persuasively

Repeating words, phrases, or ideas to create emphasis

The perspective from which a story is told

What is the theme of a story?

Life lesson or message of a story, universal idea (love, hate, family, friendship, etc)

What does tone refer to in literature?

Attitude a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or a character

A comparison using "like" or "as"

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound called?

Allusion

Antagonist

Alliteration

Denotation

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which term refers to a reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art?

Connotation

Allusion

Diction

Conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is a character that opposes the protagonist?

Antagonist

Central Idea

Characterization

External Conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the most important or main message of a text called?

Figurative Language

Denotation

Central Idea/Main Idea

Diction

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character?

Conflict

Characterization

Connotation

Alliteration

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a struggle between opposing forces called?

Motif

Allusion

Conflict

Diction

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning?

Denotation

Connotation

Figurative Language

Alliteration

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

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Moons Literary Terms Quiz

What is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound called?

Which term refers to a reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art?

Who is a character that opposes the protagonist?

What is the most important or main message of a text called?

What is the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character?

What is a struggle between opposing forces called?

What is an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning?

What is the dictionary definition of a word?

What is the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing called?

What is a struggle between a character and an outside force?

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