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Legend: Literary Terms

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10th Grade

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Legend: Literary Terms
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Point of View

The perspective from which a story is narrated (first-person, third-person limited, third-person omniscient).

The main character's journey throughout the story.

The setting and time period in which the story takes place.

The underlying message or moral of the story.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Tone

The author’s attitude toward the subject, audience, or character, conveyed through stylistic choices.

A type of literary device used to create imagery.

The main idea or theme of a literary work.

The emotional response evoked in the reader by the text.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Characterization

The process of creating a plot in a story.

The representation of a character’s traits, motives, and psychological makeup within a story, shown through direct description or through actions, thoughts, and dialogue.

The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

The sequence of events that make up a story.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Pathetic Fallacy

A literary device where nature reflects human emotions, such as an 'angry storm' when a character is furious.

A type of irony where the opposite of what is expected occurs.

A form of symbolism that uses objects to represent ideas.

A technique that involves exaggeration for emphasis.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Diction

The author's choice of words, which affects tone, style, and meaning.

A type of figurative language used to create imagery.

The overall message or theme of a literary work.

The structure and organization of a written piece.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Imagery

Descriptive language that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell) to create vivid mental pictures.

A type of figurative language that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

A narrative technique that involves the use of dialogue to convey character thoughts.

A literary device that involves the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Internal Conflict

A psychological struggle within the mind of a character, often involving moral dilemmas, desires, or emotions.

A physical battle between two characters in a story.

A conflict between a character and an external force, such as nature or society.

A disagreement between two characters that leads to a resolution.

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