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Literary Term Review

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 57mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Compare two things not using like or as

a)

simile

b)

imagery

c)

metaphor

d)

narrative

2.

When something happens that is just the opposite of what you expect

a)

hyperbole

b)

metaphor

c)

personification

d)

irony

3.

When the author gives human qualities to nonhuman things

a)

dialogue

b)

onomatpoeia

c)

periodicals

d)

personification

4.

The time and place of the story

a)

Denoument

b)

Falling action

c)

Resolution

d)

Setting

5.

the character who opposes the leading character in the story

a)

Antagonist

b)

Protaganist

c)

Batman

d)

>=(

6.

the main character in fiction or drama, may or may not be heroic

a)

Antagonist

b)

Protagonist

c)

Kermit

d)

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

7.

a contrast between expectation and reality

a)

Humor

b)

Irony

c)

Exposition

d)

Mood

8.

A person, place, thing, or event that stands both for itself and for something beyond itself, can communicate abstract ideas

a)

Metaphor

b)

Symbol

c)

Simile

d)

Antagonist

9.

a figure of speech where animals, ideas or inorganic objects are given human characteristics

a)

Personification

b)

Metaphor

c)

Simile

d)

Foreshadowing

10.

The best example of person vs self is...

a)

Zaroff's love of hunting and his need to protect animals in "The Most Dangerous Game."

b)

Geoff's legal battle with UIrich over the land "The Interlopers."

c)

The barber's struggle with what he should do about the captain in "Just Lather."

d)

Meimei's conflict about her Chinese heritage in "Rules of the Game."

11.
When and where a story takes place is called the ___.
a)
setting
b)
resolution
c)
climax
d)
mood
12.
Deciding whether or not to ask someone on a date would be considered ___.
a)
internal conflict
b)
external conflict
c)
irony
d)
imagery
13.
Trying to survive in a blizzard would be mostly a/an __.
a)
internal conflict
b)
external conflict
c)
denotation
d)
flashback
14.
Which is NOT a type of irony?
a)
situational
b)
momentous
c)
dramatic
d)
verbal
15.
What is verbal irony?
a)
When what is said is different than what is meant
b)
When what happens is the opposite of what is expected
c)
When the audience knows something a character doesn't know. 
16.
What is situational irony?
a)
When what is said is the opposite of what is meant
b)
When what happens is the opposite of what is expected
c)
When the audience knows something the character doesn't
17.

What is dramatic irony?

a)

When what is said is different than what is meant

b)

When what happens is the opposite of what is expected

c)

When the audience knows something the character doesn't

18.

Looking at her son's messy room, Mom says, "Wow, you could win an award for cleanliness!"

a)

verbal

b)

situational

c)

dramatic

d)

not ironic

19.

In Toy Story, human characters are not aware that the toys speak and move, but the audience is aware

a)

verbal irony

b)

dramatic irony

c)

situational irony

d)

not ironic

20.

In horror movies, the audience is aware that there is a killer in the house, but the character does not and they proceed to enter

a)

verbal irony

b)

dramatic irony

c)

situational irony

d)

not irony

21.

A man looked out of the window to see the storm intensify. He turned to his friend and said “wonderful weather we’re having!”

a)

verbal irony

b)

dramatic irony

c)

situational irony

d)

not irony

22.

What type of irony is this?

a)

verbal irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

not irony

23.

How does this photo show dramatic irony?

a)

We know the girl is about to be eaten by a shark

b)

The shark doesn't know it's about to run into a swimmer

c)

All of These

d)

The girl is afraid of sharks

24.
Irony usually involves something that is 
a)
false
b)
silly
c)
unexpected
d)
unimportant
25.
When a person says something that is the opposite of what he/she means, the person is using
a)
ironic speech
b)
verbal irony
c)
trickery
d)
verbal disagreement
26.
A type of verbal irony that intends to mock or show contempt
a)
repetition
b)
sarcasm
c)
ironic twist
d)
dramatic effect
27.
A symbol functions to 
a)
represent only itself
b)
make it easy to understand the basic storyline
c)
represent something beyond itself
d)
confuse the reader
28.
a)
verbal irony
b)
dramatic irony
c)
situational irony
d)
none of the above
29.
When we know the identify of the superhero, but everyone else wonders who they are, thats...?
a)
Verbal
b)
Situational
c)
Dramatic
d)
Super
30.
Two Irish boys have to hide their friendship from their families because one is Catholic and the other is Protestant.
a)
Character vs. Character
b)
Character vs. Nature
c)
Character vs. Society
d)
Character vs. Self
31.
A young detective tries to find out who stole the priceless painting from a museum.
a)
Character vs. Character
b)
Character vs. Nature
c)
Character vs. Society
d)
Character vs. Self
32.
Two children are adopted by an aunt who plots to steal their inheritance.
a)
Character vs. Character
b)
Character vs. Nature
c)
Character vs. Society
d)
Character vs. Self
33.
A star figure-skater must conquer her fear and get back on the ice after a terrifying accident.
a)
Character vs. Character
b)
Character vs. Nature
c)
Character vs. Society
d)
Character vs. Self
34.
When his father is badly hurt during hike deep in the Montana wilderness, a young boy must make his way back to civilization to get help.
a)
Character vs. Character
b)
Character vs. Nature
c)
Character vs. Society
d)
Character vs. Self
35.
Unhappy with her appearance, a young girl struggles with an eating disorder. 
a)
Character vs. Character
b)
Character vs. Nature
c)
Character vs. Society
d)
Character vs. Self
36.
The new girl in school learns that the popular girls are out to get her after she wins a coveted spot on the cheerleading team.
a)
Character vs. Character
b)
Character vs. Nature
c)
Character vs. Society
d)
Character vs. Self
37.
An allegory is...
a)
...a story that represents something beyond itself.
b)
...when the characters or story represent historical events.
c)
...represent abstract or moral ideas.
d)
...All of the above.
38.

Why does an author use symbolism in their literary piece?

a)

To convey double meanings about a topic or subject

b)

To show the importance of symbols

c)

To help the reader understand the setting

d)

To make the story longer

39.

Allegory must include

a)

symbolism

b)

irony

c)

allusion

d)

hyperbole

40.

A metaphor is...

a)

A direct comparison between two seemingly unlike things.

b)

One idea that is drawn out through a piece of literature.

c)

The entire piece (literature, film, etc) has a hidden meaning.

d)

The tone of the writing.

41.

A satire is...

a)

A direct comparison between two seemingly unlike things.

b)

One idea that is drawn out through a piece of literature.

c)

The entire piece has a hidden meaning.

d)

It’s a form of humor an author uses to make a person or idea seem foolish or weak.

42.

What is the biggest difference between allegory and other literary devices?

a)

Allegory uses symbols

b)

Allegory works over an entire story or poem rather than just a phrase or two

c)

Allegory uses imagery

d)

You know, there isn't isn't much difference at all

43.

What are the names of the three dogs in Animal Farm?

a)

Boxer, Clover, Benjamin

b)

Jessie, Bluebell, and Pincher

c)

Muriel, Moses, Molly

d)

Chicken, hen and duck

44.

What is the name of the Major`s song?

a)

Beast of the Nation

b)

Beasts of Russia

c)

Beasts of the Farm

d)

Beasts of England

45.
Which part of the plot
introduces the characters?
a)
Exposition
b)
Rising Action
c)
Climax
d)
Falling Action
46.
Choose the two words that best complete the sentence.
During the exposition, it is important to introduce the ________ and the ________.
a)
characters, setting 
b)
characters, falling action 
c)
climax, conflict 
d)
conflict, resolution
47.
What is the definition of plot?
a)
The lesson in the story
b)
The sequence of events in the story
c)
The turning point of the story
d)
The conflict in the story
48.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
49.
The story's time and place is called the....
a)
tone
b)
plot
c)
setting
d)
voice
50.
What is the conflict of a story?
a)
the problem faced by the main character
b)
a bad hair day
c)
the ending of the story
d)
a boxing match
51.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
climax
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution

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