Literary Terms Quiz

What is the definition of "Active Voice"?

• The subject of the sentence performs the action.

• The subject of the sentence receives the action.

• The sentence is written in past tense.

• The sentence contains a metaphor.

What does "Allusion" refer to?

• A direct reference to a historical event.

• An indirect reference to something familiar.

• A detailed description of a character.

• A summary of a plot.

What is an "Anecdote"?

• A long narrative about a fictional character.

• A brief recounting of a relevant episode.

• A detailed analysis of a poem.

• A summary of a novel.

What is "Comic Relief" used for in a story?

• To introduce a new character.

• To lighten the mood with humor.

• To provide a plot twist.

• To explain a complex concept.

What does "Diction" refer to in writing?

• The plot structure of a story.

• The word choice and style of writing.

• The main theme of a novel.

• The setting of a narrative.

What is "Didactic" literature intended to do?

• Entertain the reader with humor.

• Teach a lesson or moral.

• Describe a historical event.

• Create suspense in the plot.

What is an adage?

• A type of exaggeration

• A folk saying with a lesson

• A humorous expression

• A type of metaphor

What is an allegory?

• A direct comparison using 'like' or 'as'

• A story where characters and events represent abstract ideas

• A humorous expression

• A deliberate omission of words

What is an aphorism?

• A humorous expression

• A deliberate omission of words

• A terse statement expressing a general truth

• A type of exaggeration

What is an ellipsis?

• A type of metaphor

• A deliberate omission of a word or phrase

• A humorous expression

• A direct comparison using 'like' or 'as'