Literary Concepts Quiz

What is alliteration?

• The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

• The main character in a story

• A struggle between opposing forces

• The conversation between characters

Who is the antagonist in a story?

• The main character

• The opponent or enemy of the main character

• A character who undergoes change

• The narrator of the story

What is an aside in drama?

• A long speech by one character

• Words spoken to the audience not heard by other characters

• The main conflict in the story

• The final resolution of the plot

What does characterization reveal?

• The setting of the story

• The plot of the story

• The character’s personality

• The theme of the story

What is the climax of a story?

• The introduction of characters

• The resolution of the story

• The point of greatest intensity in the conflict

• The setting of the story

What is conflict in literature?

• A peaceful resolution

• A struggle between opposing forces

• A dialogue between characters

• A description of the setting

What is dialogue in literature?

• The setting of the story

• The main conflict

• The conversation between characters

• The climax of the story

What is a dynamic character?

• A character who remains the same

• A character who undergoes significant change

• The main antagonist

• The narrator of the story

What is the purpose of figurative language?

• To provide literal meanings of words

• To make a comparison, add emphasis, or say something creatively

• To give background information about events

• To describe a character's main role

What is a flashback in a story?

• A hint about future events

• A scene that occurred before the present time

• An extreme exaggeration

• A main character's role