Glossary of Literary Terms (Page 1)

What is the literary term for when two or more words in a group of words begin with the same sound (usually, the same letter or group of letters)?

• Alliteration

• Antagonist

• Climax

• Dialogue

Who is the opponent or enemy of the main character, or protagonist, in a story called?

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

• Narrator

• Sidekick

What do you call words spoken to the audience by a character in a drama that are not supposed to be heard by the other characters onstage?

• Aside

• Monologue

• Dialogue

• Soliloquy

Characterization can be direct or indirect. In _______ characterization, the author shows the reader or audience member what the character is like through actions, thoughts, and effects on others.

• indirect

• direct

• explicit

• literal

What is the point in a play, novel, short story, or narrative poem at which the conflict reaches its greatest intensity and is then resolved called?

• Climax

• Conflict

• Dialogue

• Dynamic character

A struggle between opposing forces in a story is called _______.

• conflict

• setting

• theme

• character

The conversation between characters in a work of literature is called _______.

• dialogue

• monologue

• narration

• soliloquy

A character who undergoes a significant internal change over the course of a story is called a _______ character.

• dynamic

• static

• minor

• flat

What is the definition of figurative language?

Which of the following is an example of figurative language?

• A) Alliteration

• B) Hyperbole

• C) Idiom

• D) All of the above