Review on Literary Terms

Meaning of "allegory"?

• A narrative that uses symbolism to convey deeper meanings.
• A type of poetry that focuses on rhythm.
• A historical account of events in chronological order.
• A straightforward story with no hidden meanings.

What is "alliteration"?

• Alliteration is the use of rhymes in poetry.
• Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.
• Alliteration refers to the repetition of vowel sounds in a sentence.
• Alliteration is a type of metaphor used in literature.

Which is an example of an "allusion"?

• 'The pen is mightier than the sword'
• 'To be or not to be'
• 'He has the Midas touch'.
• 'He is as strong as an ox'

What is the use of an "anagrams"?

• Anagrams are used for word games, puzzles, cryptography, and creating unique identifiers.
• Anagrams are used to measure time.
• Anagrams are a type of musical instrument.
• Anagrams are used for cooking recipes.

A perfect example of a "analogy" would be...

• Life is a journey, not a destination.
• A penny saved is a penny earned.
• Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana.
• Life is like a box of chocolates.

What is the meaning of "antagonist"?

• A character that helps the protagonist achieve their goals.
• A character or force that opposes the protagonist in a story.
• A setting that enhances the story's conflict.
• A type of narrative technique used in storytelling.

Who would be an example of an "antagonist"?

• Harry Potter from the Harry Potter series
• Frodo Baggins from The Lord of the Rings
• Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games
• Voldemort from the Harry Potter series

What does it bean to be the "anti-hero" in a movie?

• An anti-hero is a side character who supports the main hero.
• An anti-hero is always a villain with no redeeming qualities.
• An anti-hero is a flawed protagonist who doesn't stand out to be the hero.

• An anti-hero is a character who only follows the law without exception.

What is the meaning of "anthropomorphism"?

• A type of literary genre focused on human experiences.
• The attribution of human characteristics to non-human entities.
• The study of human behavior in society.
• The process of creating human-like robots.

What is "antithesis"?

• Antithesis is a synonym for thesis.
• Antithesis refers to the repetition of similar sounds.
• Antithesis is the use of metaphors in poetry.
• Antithesis is the contradiction of contrasting ideas in a parallel structure.