WorksheetsLester's Lit Terms
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Symbolic device in which characters or events in a story represent or symbolize ideas and concepts.
a)
Alliteration
b)
Allusion
c)
Allegory
d)
Analogy
2.
Repetition of an initial consonant sound. This literary term is often used in poetry.
a)
Allegory
b)
Alliteration
c)
Antithesis
d)
Archetype
3.
A figure of speech where the author refers to a subject matter such as a person, place, event, or literary work in a passing reference. It is up to the reader to make a connection to the subject being mentioned.
a)
Antagonist
b)
Alliteration
c)
Analogy
d)
Allusion
4.
An extremely popular form of literary device wherein the writer jumbles up parts of the word to create a new word. It is a type of wordplay!
a)
Archetype
b)
Anagram
c)
Anthropomorphism
d)
Allegory
5.
A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
a)
Apostrophe
b)
Analogy
c)
Antithesis
d)
Archetype
6.
A character, group of characters, or institution that opposes the protagonist or main character.
a)
Anti-hero
b)
Antagonist
c)
Apostrophe
d)
Anagram
7.
A central character who lacks conventional heroic qualities. They blur the line between hero and villain.
a)
Anti-Hero
b)
Archetype
c)
Analogy
d)
Anthology
8.
Occurs when a human quality, emotion or ambition is given to a non-human object or being.
a)
Allegory
b)
Anthropomorphism
c)
Atmosphere
d)
Archetype
9.
Used when the writer puts two sentences of contrasting meanings close to one another.
a)
Allegory
b)
Antithesis
c)
Alliteration
d)
Allusion
10.
A figure of speech in which the speaker addresses an object, concept, or person (often absent) that is unable to respond.
a)
Analogy
b)
Alliteration
c)
Allegory
d)
Apostrophe
11.
A concept, person, or object that has served as a universally understood prototype of its kind. They are immediately identifiable and can be overused.
a)
Anagram
b)
Anti-hero
c)
Archetype
d)
Antagonist
12.
Created when the setting or scene creates an emotional response in the reader/viewer.
a)
Allusion
b)
Atmosphere
c)
Alliteration
d)
Anthropomorphism
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