Literary Elements Quiz

Which literary device involves making an implicit comparison between two unrelated entities?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Irony

• Allegory

What is the term for a narrative that functions on both a literal and symbolic level?

• Allegory

• Satire

• Irony

• Allusion

What is the term for the emotional atmosphere created by a literary work?

• Mood

• Tone

• Setting

• Theme

What is the term for the struggle between opposing forces in a narrative?

• Symbolism

• Conflict

• Allegory

• Satire

Which term describes the time and place in which a narrative unfolds?

• Theme

• Setting

• Conflict

• Genre

Which genre of literature employs humor, irony, or exaggeration to critique societal norms?

• Allegory

• Satire

• Drama

• Non-fiction

What is the term for the central idea or underlying message that a literary work seeks to convey?

• Setting

• Theme

• Plot

• Character

Which literary device involves a comparison using "like" or "as"?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Irony

• Symbolism

What is the term for a narrative technique that interrupts the chronological flow to provide background information?

• Flashback

• Foreshadowing

• Allusion

• Satire

What is the term for an indirect reference to another work of literature, historical event, or cultural figure?

• Allusion

• Irony

• Metaphor

• Simile