Literary Terms Quiz

What is the term for an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally?

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Idiom

• Simile

Which term refers to the repetition of consonant sounds in close proximity?

• Assonance

• Alliteration

• Consonance

• Onomatopoeia

What is the term for a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas?

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Irony

Which term describes a play on words, often for humorous effect?

• Pun

• Oxymoron

• Paradox

• Satire

What is the term for a character that contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight particular qualities?

• Antagonist

• Foil

• Archetype

• Protagonist