Literary Terms Practice

“The story follows a young detective as she unravels the mystery behind a series of thefts in her town.” This sentence describes the…

• Setting

• Plot

• Theme

• Tone

“The novel is set in a small coastal village during the 19th century.” This sentence describes the…

• Plot

• Theme

• Mood

• Setting

“The golden sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink.” This sentence uses…

• Simile

• Imagery

• Hyperbole

• Irony

“She struggled with her decision, torn between following her dreams and staying with her family.” This sentence describes…

• Internal Conflict

• External Conflict

• Person vs. Person

• Person vs. Nature

“Statistics show that this method is 90% effective.” This sentence uses…

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Mythos

“The charity’s ad showed images of suffering animals to elicit sympathy.” This sentence uses…

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Mythos

“Dr. Stein, a professor at Harvard and a researcher in the field of brain science of over thirty years, states..." This sentence uses…

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Mythos

“The lawyer’s argument was filled with terms like ‘habeas corpus’ and ‘amicus curiae,’ showcasing his expertise in legal matters.” This sentence describes…

• Diction: Jargon

• Diction: Colloquialisms

• Diction: Slang

• Diction: Poetic

Match the conflict type to its example.

• Person vs. Nature

• “The hero faced off against a ghost haunting the old mansion.”

• Person vs. Supernatural

• “She fought against the unjust laws that oppressed her community.”

• Person vs. Technology

• “The scientist struggled to control the AI he had created.”

• Person vs. Self

• “He couldn’t decide whether to confess the truth or keep it a secret.”

• Person vs. Society

• “The hiker battled against the blizzard to find shelter.”

“I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw the surprise waiting for me.” This sentence uses…

• 1st Person

• 2nd Person

• 3rd Person

• None of these.