Literary Terms and Definitions

What is the definition of 'refrain'?

• A) A verse or phrase that is repeated in a song or poem

• B) Hard to relax or stay still

• C) Repetition of sounds at the end of words

What does 'restless' mean?

• A) A strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound

• B) Hard to relax or stay still

• C) Written quickly and sloppily.

What is 'rhyme'?

• A) Repetition of sounds at the end of words

• B) A comparison of two unlike things using like or as

• C) A group of lines in a poem

Define 'rhythm'.

• Written quickly and sloppily

• A strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound

• Suddenly overwhelmed; to take hold of suddenly or forcibly.

What does 'scrawled' mean?

• A) Written quickly and sloppily

• B) A comparison of two unlike things using like or as

• C) Central idea of a work of literature

What is the meaning of 'seized'?

• A) Suddenly overwhelmed; to take hold of suddenly or forcibly

• B) Pay attention to everything around you

• C) Exaggeration

What is a 'simile'?

• A) A comparison of two unlike things using like or as

• B) A song or poem that is short and cheerful

• C) Introduction to a book.

Define 'stanza'.

• A) A group of lines in a poem

• B) The most important event of a story and usually happens near the end

• C) The conversation among characters in a story.

What does 'theme' refer to?

• Central idea of a work of literature-life lesson

• Description that appeals to the senses

• Poetry that does not rhyme or have a regular meter.

What is the definition of 'watchful'?

• A) Pay attention to everything around you

• B) Wait to speak or act because you're not sure what to say or do

• C) A comparison without using like or as