WorksheetsLiterary Terms
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 16mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The introduction that introduces the characters, describes the setting, and establishes the problem in the story.
a)
Exposition
b)
Climax
c)
Rising Action
2.
A struggle between two opposing characters or forces.
a)
Climax
b)
Falling Action
c)
Conflict
3.
The most intense point of something.
a)
Rising Action
b)
Conflict
c)
Climax
4.
A series of relevant incidents that create suspense, interest, and tension in a narrative.
a)
Rising Action
b)
Falling Action
c)
Climax
5.
The answer to the problem or ending.
a)
Falling Action
b)
Resolution
c)
Exposition
6.
Parts of a story after the climax and before the very end.
a)
Rising Action
b)
Falling Action
c)
Climax
7.
This sentence is an example of what point of view?
"You need to fold the laundry away properly because it will get wrinkled."
"You need to fold the laundry away properly because it will get wrinkled."
a)
1st person
b)
2nd person
c)
3rd person
8.
This sentence is an example of what point of view?
Of course, he thought bitterly, Uncle Vernon was talking about the stupid dinner party.
Of course, he thought bitterly, Uncle Vernon was talking about the stupid dinner party.
a)
Third person
b)
Third person omniscient
c)
Third person limited
9.
This sentence is an example of what point of view?
"What do they think they're doing, keeping a thing like that locked up in a school?" asked Ron. "If any dog needs exercise, that one does."
"What do they think they're doing, keeping a thing like that locked up in a school?" asked Ron. "If any dog needs exercise, that one does."
a)
1st person
b)
2nd person
c)
3rd person
10.
The attitude of the author towards the audience, characters, subject or work itself.
a)
Mood
b)
Tone
c)
Voice
11.
Emotions or atmosphere surrounding the work.
a)
Tone
b)
Mood
c)
Style
12.
Major ideas broad enough to cover the entire scope of a literary work.
a)
Style
b)
Main idea
c)
Theme
13.
Object represents an idea.
a)
Symbolism
b)
Theme
c)
Main idea
14.
Author's choice regarding language, voice, and tone.
a)
Voice
b)
Tone
c)
Style
15.
Fluency, rhythm, and liveliness that make a text unique to an author.
a)
Style
b)
Voice
c)
Mood
16.
Reveals characters and their various traits.
a)
Mood
b)
Characterization
c)
Imagery
17.
Recurring subject, theme, or idea.
a)
Theme
b)
Main idea
c)
Motif
18.
Author's central thought; chief topic.
a)
Theme
b)
Main idea
c)
Motif
19.
Descriptive language that appeals to sensory details.
a)
Imagery
b)
Foreshadowing
c)
Idiom
20.
Presents actions that occurred before the time of the story.
a)
Foreshadowing
b)
Flashback
c)
Imagery
21.
Creates expectations/ sets up explanation for further developments.
a)
Flashback
b)
Irony
c)
Foreshadowing
22.
This sentence is an example of what literary device?
Sally had a smile just like the Mona Lisa.
Sally had a smile just like the Mona Lisa.
a)
Allusion
b)
Simile
c)
Hyperbole
23.
This sentence is an example of what sound device?
Six silly sisters selling shiny shoes.
Six silly sisters selling shiny shoes.
a)
Alliteration
b)
Consonance
c)
Assonance
24.
This sentence is an example of what sound device?
Row, row, row your boat.
Row, row, row your boat.
a)
Alliteration
b)
Assonance
c)
Consonance
25.
This sentence is an example of what sound device?
Mammels named Sam are clammy.
Mammels named Sam are clammy.
a)
Alliteration
b)
Assonance
c)
Consonance
26.
This sentence is an example of what literary device?
The frogs eyes sparkled like diamonds.
The frogs eyes sparkled like diamonds.
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
c)
Personification
27.
This sentence is an example of what literary device?
Life is one big long rollercoaster.
Life is one big long rollercoaster.
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
c)
Idiom
28.
This sentence is an example of what literary device?
He was one tough cookie.
He was one tough cookie.
a)
Metaphor
b)
Hyperbole
c)
Idiom
29.
This sentence is an example of what literary device?
My backpack weighs a ton.
My backpack weighs a ton.
a)
Idiom
b)
Metaphor
c)
Hyperbole
30.
This sentence is an example of what literary device?
The flame of the candle danced in the dark.
The flame of the candle danced in the dark.
a)
Personification
b)
Metaphor
c)
Hyperbole
31.
This sentence is an example of what literary device?
The bang of a gun.
The bang of a gun.
a)
Onomatopoeia
b)
Metaphor
c)
Personification
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