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Literary Terms Review

Total questions: 110

Worksheet time: 1hrs 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is giving nonhuman things human characteristics called?

a)

personification

b)

characterization

c)

dialogue

d)

imagery

2.
What is a comparison that uses "like" or "as"?
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
3.
What is a comparison that does not use "like" or "as"?
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
4.
What is an episode in the story that tells about something that happened earlier?
a)
foreshadowing
b)
flashback
5.
What are clues that a writer adds to hint at things that will happen later?
a)
flashback
b)
foreshadowing
6.
What is it when an author makes less of something in order to emphasize it?
a)
symbol
b)
climax
c)
hyperbole
d)
understatement
7.
What is the main idea of a literary work?
a)
plot
b)
setting
c)
theme
d)
style
8.
What is conversation between characters in a story?
a)
dialogue
b)
point of view
c)
dialect
d)
imagery
9.
What are the things an author does to develop the characters in a story?
a)
characterization
b)
setting
c)
plot
d)
theme
10.

What is a reference to something well known like the Bible, or mythology?

a)

foreshadowing

b)

characterization

c)

allusion

d)

symbol

11.
What is writing that is drawn from the writer's imagination?
a)
fiction
b)
nonfiction
12.
What is writing about real people and events?
a)
fiction
b)
nonfiction
13.
What is criticizing a subject by making fun of it?
a)
irony
b)
satire
c)
imagery
d)
theme
14.
This is when an author tells what the senses hear, see, smell, taste, or touch to recreate the scene for the reader.
a)
imagery
b)
irony
c)
metaphor
d)
simile
15.
What is the series of events in a story
a)
theme
b)
climax
c)
setting
d)
plot
16.
This is the way a writer writes to suit the purpose and audience.
a)
plot
b)
style
c)
dialect
d)
theme
17.
What is the writer's choice of how the narrator will tell the story?
a)
characterization
b)
style
c)
point of view
d)
fiction
18.
These are words that sound like the noises they represent.
a)
onomatopoeia
b)
theme
c)
understatement
d)
hyperbole
19.
What is repeating the first sound in a series of words?
a)
onomatopoeia
b)
conflict
c)
allusion
d)
alliteration
20.
What is a fight or struggle in a story?
a)
mood
b)
tone
c)
conflict
d)
style
21.
This is the time and place of the story.
a)
setting
b)
mood
c)
dialect
d)
dialogue
22.

Characterization

a)

a writer's or speaker's attitude toward a subject

b)

an object, a person, or a place that stands for something els

c)

the methods a writer uses to reveal character through telling us how he/she looks, acts, speaks, thinks and what others say/think about the character

d)

sequence of events in a story

23.

Plot

a)

Beginning of story that introduces the characters.

b)

sequence of events in a story.

c)

The action after the climax and begins moving the story toward its resolution.

d)

The main or central idea of a story, poem, novel, or play.

24.

Flashback

a)

The use of clues to suggest events that will happen later in the story. Builds suspense.

b)

Flashes forward to a later day.

c)

A book that lists words in alphabetical order and gives their meanings, pronunciations, and etc.

d)

Interruption in the present action of a plot to show events that happened at an earlier time.

25.

Exposition

a)

Shows how the characters try to solve the story's main conflict. Events that lead up to the climax.

b)

The turning point; the most intense moment in a story. It usually involves the main character realizing how the conflict can be fixed.

c)

Beginning of story that introduces the characters, setting, and conflict.

d)

End of the story.

26.

Climax

a)

The turning point; the most intense moment in a story. It usually involves the main character realizing how the conflict can be fixed.

b)

Beginning of story that introduces the characters, setting, and conflict.

c)

A struggle or clash between opposing forces that lies at the center of a plot in a story. Also known as the problem in a story.

d)

Part of the plot that shows the final outcome of the conflict. The story comes to a conclusion.

27.

Resolution

a)

The action after the climax and begins moving the story toward its resolution.

b)

The main or central idea of a story, poem, novel, or play.

c)

The central or main character in a story, play, or novel. Also known as a hero.

d)

Part of the plot that shows the final outcome of the conflict. The story comes to a conclusion.

28.

Falling Action

a)

An idea or feeling suggested by a word. Either a positive, negative, or neutral feeling.

b)

Writing that tries to convince a reader to think or act in a certain way.

c)

The turning point; the most intense moment in a story. It usually involves the main character realizing how the conflict can be fixed.

d)

The action after the climax and begins moving the story toward its resolution.

29.

Rising Action

a)

Part of the plot that shows the final outcome of the conflict.

b)

The action after the climax and begins moving the story toward its resolution.

c)

Sequence of events in a story.

d)

The main idea of a text.

30.

Conflict

a)

A struggle or clash between opposing forces that lies at the center of a plot in a story. Also known as the problem in a story.

b)

Beginning of story that introduces the characters, setting, and conflict.

c)

The turning point; the most intense moment in a story. It usually involves the main character realizing how the conflict can be fixed.

d)

A text written to give facts about a particular subject, such as history, science, or culture.

31.

Antagonist

a)

The central or main character in a story, play, or novel. Also known as a hero.

b)

A person or force that opposes the protagonist, or central character.

c)

The relationship of the narrator or storyteller to the story.

d)

Narrator is a character in the story and uses first person pronouns such as I, me, myself, we, our, and us.

32.

Protagonist

a)

The central or main character in a story, play, or novel. Also known as a hero.

b)

Narrator is a character in the story and uses first person pronouns such as I, me, myself, we, our, and us.

c)

The person whose telling the story.

d)

The narrator focuses on the thoughts and feelings of one character.

33.

First person point of view

a)

The narrator is not a character and describes the events in a story without being a part of the action. Uses third person pronouns such as he, she, it, they, and them.

b)

All-knowing point of view that allows the narrator to know everything about the characters and their problems.

c)

Narrator is a character in the story and uses first person pronouns such as I, me, myself, we, our, and us.

d)

The narrator focuses on the thoughts and feelings of one character.

34.

Third person limited

a)

All-knowing point of view that allows the narrator to know everything about the characters and their problems.

b)

The narrator is not a character and describes the events in a story without being a part of the action. Uses third person pronouns such as he, she, it, they, and them.

c)

Narrator is a character in the story and uses first person pronouns such as I, me, myself, we, our, and us.

d)

The narrator focuses on the thoughts and feelings of one character.

35.

Third person omniscient

a)

The narrator focuses on the thoughts and feelings of one character.

b)

Narrator is a character in the story and uses first person pronouns such as I, me, myself, we, our, and us.

c)

All-knowing point of view that allows the narrator to know everything about the characters and their problems.

d)

An educated guess based on information in the text and prior knowledge

36.

Onomatopoeia

a)

The use of words or phrases whose sounds suggest their meanings.

b)

A figure of speech in which an animal, object, or idea is given human characteristics.

c)

A direct comparison between two unlike things. It does not use the words like or as.

d)

A figure of speech in which an animal, object, or idea is given human characteristics.

37.

Personification

a)

The use of words or phrases whose sounds suggest their meanings.

b)

A direct comparison between two unlike things. It does not use the words like or as.

c)

A figure of speech in which an animal, object, or idea is given human characteristics.

d)

Figure of speech in which the truth is exaggerated.

38.

Hyperbole

a)

Figure of speech in which the truth is exaggerated.

b)

A phrase or expression whose meaning is different from what the words say literally.

c)

A figure of speech in which an animal, object, or idea is given human characteristics.

d)

Comparison using like or as.

39.

Idiom

a)

A figure of speech in which an animal, object, or idea is given human characteristics.

b)

Figure of speech in which the truth is exaggerated.

c)

A phrase or expression whose meaning is different from what the words say literally.

d)

The use of words to create an image in the reader's mind.

40.

Stanzas

a)

A direct comparison between two unlike things. It does not use the words like or as.

b)

Comparison using like or as.

c)

A book that lists words in alphabetical order and gives their meanings, pronunciations, and etc.

d)

A group of lines in a poem set off by blank lines.

41.

Simile

a)

A direct comparison between two unlike things. It does not use the words like or as.

b)

Comparison using like or as.

c)

A figure of speech in which an animal, object, or idea is given human characteristics.

d)

A phrase or expression whose meaning is different from what the words say literally.

42.

Metaphor

a)

Uses like or as.

b)

A direct comparison between two unlike things. It does not use the words like or as.

c)

Figure of speech in which the truth is exaggerated.

d)

A book that lists words in alphabetical order and gives their meanings, pronunciations, and etc.

43.

Figurative language

a)

The use of words to create an image in the reader's mind.

b)

Poetry written without a regular rhyme scheme, meter, or form.

c)

The person telling the story.

d)

Persuasion techniques.

44.

Denotation

a)

The time and location in which a story takes place.

b)

A person or animal who takes part in the action of a story, play, or other literary work.

c)

The narrator focuses on the thoughts and feelings of one character.

d)

The actual meaning from the dictionary.

45.

Narrative writing

a)

Type of writing that gives information or explains something.

b)

Type of writing that tells a story.

c)

Writing that tries to convince a reader to think or act in a certain way.

d)

Writing where the author describes something to someone.

46.

Expository Writing

a)

Writing where the author describes something to someone.

b)

Writing that tries to convince a reader to think or act in a certain way.

c)

Type of writing that gives information or explains something.

d)

Type of writing that tells a story.

47.

Argumentative

a)

Writing that tries to convince a reader to think or act in a certain way.

b)

Type of writing that gives information or explains something.

c)

Writing where the author describes something to someone.

d)

Writing that tells a story.

48.

Descriptive Writing

a)

Type of writing that tells a story.

b)

Writing where the author describes something to someone.

c)

Writing that tries to convince a reader to think or act in a certain way.

d)

Type of writing that gives information or explains something.

49.
A character that undergoes some kind of change because of the action in a plot.
a)
dynamic character
b)
static character
c)
characterization
d)
direct characterization
50.

A person or animal in a story, play, or another literary work.

a)

plot

b)

character

c)

setting

d)

theme

51.
The process of revealing the personality of a character in a story by examining what a character says and thinks, how the character looks and acts, what other characters say about the character, or by the narrator telling the reader directly.
a)
characterization
b)
direct characterization
c)
indirect characterization
d)
dynamic character
52.
The character or force in conflict with the protagonist; the character trying to prevent the protagonist from achieving his goal.
a)
dynamic character
b)
antagonist
c)
static character
d)
minor character
53.
The author directly states a character’s traits or makes direct comments about a character’s nature.
a)
direct characterization
b)
indirect characterization
c)
static character
d)
dynamic character
54.
A character that does not change throughout the work and the reader’s knowledge of that character does not grow.
a)
protagonist
b)
antagonist
c)
static character
d)
dynamic character
55.
The main character in a work of literature who is involved in the central conflict; the character trying to achieve a goal.
a)
static character
b)
dynamic character
c)
antagonist
d)
protagonist
56.
 When a writer reveals a character’s personality through the words of a character, description of a character’s looks and clothing, comments made about the character by another character in the story, or the character’s behavior.
a)
characterization
b)
dynamic character
c)
static character
d)
indirect characterization
57.
A struggle or clash between opposing characters and/or forces. 
a)
climax
b)
conflict
c)
exposition
d)
complications
58.
The part of the plot that occurs after the climax, when conflicts have been solved and loose ends are tied up.
a)
point of view
b)
rising action
c)
exposition
d)
resolution
59.
A conflict that takes place within a character’s own mind.  It is a struggle between opposing needs, desires, or emotions.
a)
internal conflict
b)
external conflict
c)
climax
d)
suspense
60.
The use of clues that will suggest events later in the plot.
a)
flashback
b)
foreshadowing
c)
theme
d)
mood
61.
A character’s struggle with an outside force which may be another character, society as a whole, or a natural force
a)
climax
b)
conflict
c)
internal conflict
d)
external conflict
62.
Something that has its own meaning and stands for something beyond itself as well.  
a)
theme
b)
symbol
c)
resolution
d)
mood
63.
Interruption in the present action of a plot to show events that happened earlier  
a)
flashback
b)
foreshadowing
c)
protagonist
d)
theme
64.
The time and place in which the events of a work of literature take place.
a)
plot
b)
characters
c)
mood
d)
setting
65.
The turning point of the story.  It is often the most intense moment either mentally or in action.  Usually the main character comes face to face with the conflict.  Something happens that reveals how the story will turn out
a)
conflict
b)
climax
c)
resolution
d)
rising action
66.
A series of events or complications that lead to the climax.   
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
conflict
d)
resolution
67.
The basic situation at the beginning of a story; this includes information about the characters and the setting.
a)
exposition
b)
rising action 
c)
falling action
d)
climax
68.
A series of events that make up a story.
a)
setting
b)
plot
c)
symbol
d)
rising action
69.
The overall emotion created by a work of literature; the feeling the reader gets from the work.
a)
symbol
b)
mood
c)
theme
d)
tone
70.
The truth about life revealed in a work of literature.  
a)
theme
b)
symbol
c)
resolution
d)
tone
71.
The vantage point from which a story is told. Examples include first person, third person limited, and omniscient.
a)
point of view
b)
rising action
c)
exposition
d)
resolution
72.
The author’s attitude toward the subject matter or toward the reader or audience.
a)
theme 
b)
symbol
c)
tone
d)
mood
73.
Genre
a)
the purpose of the story
b)
the mood of the story
c)
a literary type or form
d)
an educated guess
74.
Historical Fiction
a)
expressing a personal belief
b)
a man or woman of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities
c)
a story that could happen based on past facts
d)
an extreme exaggeration
75.
Imagery
a)
an educated guess supported by evidence
b)
Explain the meaning of
c)
The most important part or focus of the story
d)
A group of words that appeal to one or more senses
76.
Inference
a)
an educated guess supported by evidence
b)
Something that can be proven
c)
the feeling of the reader created by the work
d)
the character the audience connects with
77.
Main Idea
a)
the conclusion of the story
b)
a story that could actually happen
c)
The most important point or focus of the passage
d)
restating the main idea or major events
78.
Interpret
a)
explain the meaning of
b)
most important point of the passage
c)
a story that could actually happen
d)
a division or paragraph in a poem
79.
What is the definition of plot?
a)
Sequence of events
b)
The plan or groundwork of the story
c)
A series of events
d)
All of the above
80.
The emotional atmosphere of a story and the voice of the narrator are the ________________.  
a)
Feelings/Thoughts
b)
Beginning/End
c)
Mood/Tone
d)
Action/Reaction
81.
________________________ conflict takes place in a character’s head/mind.
a)
Internal
b)
External
82.
________________________ conflict takes place between a character and an outside force.
a)
Internal
b)
External
83.
Which of the following is NOT a type of conflict?
a)
Person vs. nature
b)
Person vs. self
c)
Person vs. space
d)
Person vs. society
84.
The central idea or universal truth that a story examines is  ________________________.
a)
Conflict
b)
Theme
c)
Point of view
d)
Resolution
85.
What is point of view?
a)
The way a story expresses the view about life and how people behave
b)
The way a story makes you feel or think
c)
The turning point in the story
d)
The perspective from which the story is being presented
86.
Which point of view uses pronouns like “I”, “we”, “my”?
a)
First Person
b)
Third Person Limited
c)
Third Person Omniscient
d)
None of the above
87.
What literary device can include memories, dreams, or stories of the past?
a)
Symbolism
b)
Foreshadowing
c)
Flashback
d)
Irony
88.
What literary device makes the reader curious about what will happen next?
a)
Symbolism
b)
Irony
c)
Suspense
d)
Flashback
89.
What literary device uses an object or action that means something other than its literal meaning?
a)
Symbolism
b)
Foreshadowing
c)
Flashback
d)
Irony
90.
A conversation between two or more people that advances the action is?
a)
dialect
b)
folktale
c)
myth
d)
dialogue
91.
Categories and sub-categories of literature are referred to as...?
a)
myth
b)
genre
c)
main idea
d)
mood
92.
Who the writer is addressing or intends to address is called...?
a)
tone
b)
mood
c)
audience
d)
thesis
93.
An inclination or tendency towards an idea
a)
opinion
b)
argument
c)
bias
d)
fact
94.
Conclusions or judgments based on evidence.
a)
Fact
b)
Theme
c)
Cite
d)
Inferences
95.
Author's purpose means... 
a)
the reason the author chose this title
b)
the reason the author is alive
c)
 the reason the author loves to write
d)
the reason the author wrote this piece
96.
An example of direct characterization is...
a)
To the children, he looked like a clown
b)
He wore shabby shoes, and there were holes in his jacket.
c)
"I never cared for rap music," she said disdainfully.
d)
She lifted her arms gracefully, revealing her past career as a ballerina. 
97.
The difference between connotation and denotation is...
a)
Connotation is what a word implies, and denotation is the literal definition. 
b)
Nothing, they're synonyms.
c)
Denotation is what a word implies, and connotation is the literal definition.
d)
Everything, they're antonyms. 
98.
Which is not an external conflict?
a)
person vs person
b)
person vs circumstance
c)
person vs self
d)
person vs society
99.
What is figurative language?
a)
strategies used to enhance a story's storyline, content, and theme
b)
talking loudly
c)
When shapes talk
d)
When an animal talks
100.
Language that appeals to the five senses...
a)
imagery
b)
irony
c)
similie
d)
symbol
101.

A brief story about an interesting, strange, or amusing event is called a(n) ____________.

a)

theme

b)

novel

c)

drama

d)

anecdote

102.

A type of nonfiction where the author tells the story of someone else's life is called a(n) __________________.

a)

biography

b)

autobiography

c)

memoir

d)

novel

103.

A type of nonfiction where the author tells the story of his or her own life is called a(n) __________________.

a)

biography

b)

autobiography

c)

example

d)

novel

104.

Which of the following is NOT an example of fiction?

a)

folktale

b)

novel

c)

fantasy

d)

article

105.

Which of the following could be used to describe fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and plays?

a)

drama

b)

text

c)

article

d)

story

106.

The form of language spoken by a particular group of people from a specific area is called

__________________.

a)

dialect

b)

dialogue

c)

narration

d)

synonym

107.

Another word for story is ...

a)

description

b)

essay

c)

narrative

d)

poem

108.

Something that is HUMOROUS is ...

a)

supposed to make the reader want to laugh.

b)

supposed to help the reader visualize.

c)

supposed to make the reader feel want to cry.

d)

supposed to make the reader think.

109.

The reason that characters and people do the things they do is called ...

a)

sympathy.

b)

perseverance.

c)

motivation.

d)

reaction.

110.

When a word, phrase, or idea is repeated throughout a text it is called ...

a)

conflict.

b)

imagery.

c)

figurative language.

d)

repetition.

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