Terms

It is an object, character or idea used to represent something else.

• classic

• dialogue

• tone

• symbol

What is the term for a recurring theme or element in a literary work?

• Motif

• Allegory

• Paradox

• Irony

Which term describes the author's attitude toward the subject?

• Tone

• Mood

• Theme

• Setting

What is the term for a character's struggle against an external force?

• Internal Conflict

• External Conflict

• Resolution

• Climax

Which term refers to the time and place in which a story occurs?

• Plot

• Setting

• Theme

• Narrative

What is the term for a figure of speech that makes a comparison using 'like' or 'as'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Which term describes a story that is told from the perspective of 'I'?

• Third Person

• Second Person

• First Person

• Omniscient

What is the term for the main character in a story?

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

• Narrator

• Foil

Which term refers to the use of hints or clues to suggest what will happen later in a story?

• Flashback

• Foreshadowing

• Irony

• Symbolism

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

• Hyperbole

• Understatement

• Oxymoron

• Euphemism