English 10 - EOY Literary Terms

What is an allegory in literature?

• A symbolic narrative

• A type of poem

• A historical account

• A scientific theory

Define alliteration.

• The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

• The use of vivid and descriptive language

• A comparison using 'like' or 'as'

• The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named

What does allusion refer to in literary terms?

• A reference to another work of literature, person, or event

• A detailed description of a character

• The main theme of a story

• The climax of a narrative

Explain the term analogy with an example.

• An analogy is a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification. For example, 'Life is like a box of chocolates.'

• An analogy is a type of fruit.

• An analogy is a mathematical equation.

• An analogy is a historical event.

An anecdote is:

• a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person

• a long detailed account of historical events

• a fictional story with a moral lesson

• a scientific explanation of a phenomenon

An antagonist in a story is:

• the main character

• a supporting character

• the character who opposes the protagonist

• the narrator

a type of writing that requires the writer to investigate a topic, collect, generate, and evaluate evidence, and establish a position on the topic in a concise manner.

• A narrative essay

• An argumentative essay

• A descriptive essay

• An expository essay

What is assonance in poetry?

• A type of rhyme where vowel sounds are repeated

• A type of rhyme where consonant sounds are repeated

• A type of rhyme where words have similar meanings

• A type of rhyme where words have opposite meanings

What does bias mean in literature?

• A preference or inclination, especially one that inhibits impartial judgment

• A literary device used to create suspense

• A type of narrative perspective

• A method of character development

Characterization is defined as:

• The process of creating and developing a character in a story.

• The main theme or message of a story.

• The setting or time period in which a story takes place.

• The conflict or problem faced by the characters in a story.