Literary Terms Quiz

What is a soliloquy?

• A speech where a character speaks their thoughts aloud to the audience

• A conversation between two characters

• A brief remark made to the audience

• Instructions in the script of a play

What is the main difference between a soliloquy and a monologue?

• A soliloquy is private, a monologue is not

• A monologue is private, a soliloquy is not

• Both are private

• Both are public

What is an aside?

• A long speech delivered to other characters

• A brief remark made directly to the audience

• A conversation between characters

• The sequence of events in a story

What are stage directions?

• Instructions that guide actors, directors, and stage crew

• A conversation between characters

• The emotional atmosphere of a play

• A narrative with symbolic meaning

What is dialogue?

• A speech given by one character

• A conversation between two or more characters

• Instructions in a script

• The sequence of events in a story

What does plot refer to in a play?

• The emotional atmosphere

• The sequence of events in the story

• A brief remark to the audience

• A symbolic narrative

What is an allegory?

• A narrative with symbolic meaning

• A conversation between characters

• A brief remark to the audience

• The emotional atmosphere of a play

What does mood refer to in a play?

• The sequence of events

• The emotional atmosphere or feeling

• A symbolic narrative

• A conversation between characters

What is tone in literature?

• The emotional atmosphere

• The attitude or approach of the author

• A symbolic narrative

• A conversation between characters

What is a scapegoat?

• A person unfairly blamed for problems

• A brief remark to the audience

• A symbolic narrative

• The sequence of events in a story