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WorksheetsEnglish literary terms
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 23mins
What is a Plot?
Is the sequence of events that make up a story
A type of literature based on the interaction of words and rhythm
Is the central idea, topic or point of a story,essay, or narrative
Refers to the feel of a piece of writing
Which are types of figurative language? (choose all that apply)
Metaphor
Repetition
Personification
Alliteration
A comparison between two things using words such as like and as is a :
(a)
Write an example of a metaphor:
What does protagonist mean?
The opponent of the main character, or someone who gets in their way
Word that begin with the same sound are placed close together
The main character
Figure of speech in which an author or speaker purposely exaggerates to an extreme
Which are examples of personification?
The girl ran as fast like a cheetah
Lighting danced across the sky
The shirt was yelling my name to buy it
I was still like a rock
Repeating of a word or phrase is:
(a)
Write an example of a hyperbole:
The repetition of constant sounds, particularly at the beginning of words is?
Allusion
Diction
Imagery
Alliteration
Which ones are related/used in imagery?
Figurative language
Theme
Mood
Metaphor
Which of the literary terms is shown in the following example? (a) is the central idea, topic, or point of a story, essay, or narrative.
What is symbolism?
It's no wonder everyone refers to my dog as another Snoopy in the making; she likes to follow me around and helps me. This is an example of?
Tone
Mode
Allusion
Antagonist
Which are examples of 1st person point-of-view?
They are going to walk home.
They are going swimming.
I am so excited for the birthday party!
I have to walk home with my brother and his annoying friend.
(a) is a writer's tools that occurs any time the author uses detail to teach us about a person.
Word choice and phrasing in any written or spoken text is:
The feel to the piece of writing is?
Diction
Mood
Tone
Imagery
Which are examples of antagonist?
Villain
Main character
An opponent of the main character
Mood
Vibes in readers through words and descriptions is?
(a)
When the narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character is?
When the narrator know the thoughts and feelings of all the characters in the story is?
1st person point-of-view
3rd person omniscient
Protagonist
3rd person limited
