a book that provides information on a specific subject

A fairy tale is a type of story that typically features what kind of characters and settings?

Mythical creatures and magical settings

Realistic characters and modern settings

Historical figures and ancient settings

Scientific concepts and futuristic settings

A detailed description of a person's life

Define realistic fiction.

A genre of fiction that is based on real-life events and people.

A genre of fiction that is based on imaginary events and people.

A genre of fiction that is based on futuristic and scientific concepts.

A genre of fiction that is based on mythical and magical elements.

A form of literature that uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language.

A tall tale is a story with exaggerated elements that are not meant to be taken literally. Which of the following best describes a tall tale?

A story with exaggerated elements

A literary genre is a category of literary composition. Which of the following best describes a literary genre?

A category of literary composition

A word or phrase which means something different from what it says.

Imagery is a literary device that uses descriptive language to create what ?

A vivid picture in the reader's mind

A literary device where the intended meaning is different from the actual meaning.

A type of metal used in construction.

Define narrative poem

A story written in poetry format

Explain personification.

Personification is the attribution of human characteristics to non-human entities.

Personification is a type of metaphor used in poetry.

Personification is a literary device that involves exaggeration.

Personification is a form of irony used in literature.

What is point of view in literature?

The perspective from which a story is narrated

Define 1st person point of view.

A narrative perspective where the story is told by one character at a time, using 'I' or 'we'.

A narrative perspective where the story is told by an all-knowing narrator.

A narrative perspective where the story is told from the perspective of a character observing the events.

A narrative perspective where the story is told using 'you'.

What is 3rd person point of view?

A narrative perspective where the narrator is outside the story and refers to characters as 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

A narrative perspective where the narrator is a character in the story and uses 'I' or 'we'.

A narrative perspective that directly addresses the reader as 'you'.

A narrative perspective that uses 'we' to include the narrator and the audience.

Explain alliteration.

The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

The arrangement of words in a sentence

The use of similes in literature

A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art

A direct quote from a famous speech

A detailed description of a historical event

A fictional story about a real person

What is a character trait?

A character trait is a quality or characteristic that defines a person.

A character trait is a type of clothing.

A character trait is a kind of food.

A character trait is a place where characters live.

What is direct characterization?

A method where the author explicitly describes a character's traits.

A technique where the author uses dialogue to reveal a character's personality.

A style of writing that focuses on the setting rather than characters.

A narrative approach that leaves character interpretation to the reader.

A dynamic character is:

a character that undergoes significant internal change

a character that does not change throughout the story

a character that is always the protagonist

a character that is always the antagonist

What is external conflict?

A struggle between a character and an outside force

A struggle within a character's mind

What is internal conflict?

A struggle within a character's mind

A battle between two characters

A conflict between two countries

a sudden and disturbing vivid memory of an event in the past

What is foreshadowing?

A literary device used to hint at future events

A type of character development

A figure of speech involving exaggeration

What is internal rhyme?

A type of rhyme that occurs within a single line of verse

A rhyme that occurs at the end of lines

A rhyme that occurs in the middle of a stanza

A rhyme that occurs in the first line of a poem

a type of rhyme that occurs at the end of lines in poetry

a rhyme that occurs within a single line of poetry

a rhyme that uses similar sounding words

a rhyme that does not follow a pattern

a pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem

A metaphor is a figure of speech that involves what?

A comparison without using 'like' or 'as'

An analogy is a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

A comparison between two things for explanation

A type of rhyme where the same vowel sounds are repeated.

A figure of speech involving exaggeration.

A literary device that uses contradictory terms.

A form of metaphor that compares two unlike things.

What is meter in poetry?

A unit of rhythm in poetry, the pattern of the beats.

A poetic device used to create imagery.

A harmonious combination of sounds

What is rhythm in poetry?

The pattern of sounds in a poem

a group of lines forming the basic recurring metrical unit in a poem

Free verse is a form of poetry that is characterized by:

A lack of consistent meter patterns, rhyme, or any musical pattern

Strict adherence to traditional poetic forms

a pair of lines in poetry that usually rhyme

a type of stanza with four lines

A type of poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word or message.

A poem that is written in free verse.

Ballads are a form of:

poetry that involves dance songs, and abcb rhyme scheme

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What is historical fiction?

A genre of literature that takes place in the past and often includes real historical figures or events.

A type of science fiction that explores futuristic concepts and technologies.

A form of non-fiction that provides factual accounts of historical events.

A genre of fantasy that involves magical elements and mythical creatures.

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