Literary Terms Quiz
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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the central idea of a fiction story that can teach a life lesson called?
Flashback
Theme
Conflict
Plot
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.7
CCSS.RL.6.9
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What term describes a scene in a story that jumps to a time earlier than the main story?
Foreshadowing
Dialogue
Flashback
Symbolism
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which term refers to the use of hints and clues to suggest what will happen later in a story?
Foreshadow
Characterization
Mood
Tone
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a struggle or problem in a story called?
Theme
Conflict
Plot
Thesis
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term for the features (physical or personality) of a person in a story?
Symbolism
Characterization
Elaboration
Mood
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the sequence of events in a story, including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution?
Plot
Theme
Conflict
Dialogue
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.7
CCSS.RL.6.9
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What term describes a conversation between characters?
Symbolism
Dialogue
Tone
Mood
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
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