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Literature Vocab

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 2hrs 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the term for the different types of writing that have similar features & structures?

a)

fiction

b)

genre

c)

literature

d)

literary elements

2.

What genre has stories that seem real, but the characters NEVER had a birth certificate?

a)

historical fiction

b)

fantasy

c)

realistic fiction

d)

science fiction

3.

What genre contains actual events from history, but the protagonist never existed?

a)

realistic fiction

b)

historical fiction

c)

fantasy

d)

science fiction

4.

What genre is often set in make-believe worlds, often with non-human characters?

a)

realistic fiction

b)

historical fiction

c)

fantasy

d)

science fiction

5.

What genre has scientific ideas that could possibly come true one day?

a)

fantasy

b)

science fiction

c)

autobiographies

d)

historical fiction

6.

What are the TWO types of literary nonfiction?

a)

magazines

b)

biographies

c)

text books

d)

autobiographies

e)

newspapers

7.

All of the following are nonfiction features EXCEPT

a)

title

b)

captions

c)

sidebar

d)

text

8.

What does a narrative do?

a)

tells a story

b)

delivers facts

c)

offers opinions

d)

persuades others

9.

What does a narrative do?

a)

tells a story

b)

delivers facts

c)

offers opinions

d)

persuades others

10.

Which of the following are contained in a setting?

a)

place, environment, mood

b)

time, mood, place

c)

environment, mood, time

d)

time, place, environment

e)

environment, elements, mood

11.

Place the parts of the plot in order.

a)

rising action, exposition, climax, resolution

b)

exposition, rising action, falling action, climax

c)

climax, exposition, rising action, resolution

d)

resolution, rising action, climax, exposition

e)

exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

12.

What are the terms for the TWO main characters in a narrative?

a)

antagonist

b)

creatures

c)

prologue

d)

protagonist

e)

characters

13.

What happens in internal conflict?

a)

The protagonist has a mental health problem.

b)

The protagonist struggles with nature.

c)

The protagonist struggles to make a decision or overcome a feeling.

d)

The antagonist struggles to win their way

e)

The antagonist struggles to defeat a social problem.

14.

All of the following are true about Point of View EXCEPT

a)

The protagonist is the narrator.

b)

It uses pronouns like I, me, us, and we.

c)

The reader knows what every character thinks.

d)

The reader may not know about all of the events that are occurring.

15.

All of the following are true about second person point of view EXCEPT

a)

It is rarely used in literature.

b)

The speaker never talks to the reader.

c)

It is often used to give directions.

d)

It uses the pronouns you and your.

e)

The speaker talks directly to the reader.

16.

All of the following are true about third person point of view EXCEPT

a)

The reader only gets the narrator's take on the events.

b)

The reader knows everything that occurs in the story.

c)

The author uses pronouns like they, she, he.

d)

The narrator is outside of the story as he or she tells about the events.

17.

What is theme?

a)

The problem the protagonist struggles to overcome.

b)

The sequence of events in a story.

c)

The message about life the author wants to reader to understand.

d)

The perspective from which the story is told.

18.

What is the term for the author hinting about events to come?

a)

flashback

b)

resolution

c)

conflict

d)

foreshadowing

e)

irony

19.

What is the term for a contradiction in what is expected to happen and what actually occurs in the story?

a)

foreshadowing

b)

flashback

c)

irony

d)

theme

e)

conflict

20.

To identify a character's personality traits, the reader will look at all of the following EXCEPT

a)

What the character says.

b)

How the character acts.

c)

What the author does not write about the character.

d)

What the character thinks

e)

What others say about the character.

21.

What element helps the reader identify the main idea of a text?

a)

summary

b)

heading

c)

conflict

d)

title

e)

sidebar

22.

What is the solving of a problem in a narrative called?

a)

exposition

b)

climax

c)

ending

d)

resolution

23.

What acronym should you use to write a well constructed response to a question?

a)

A-STEAL

b)

FANBOYS

c)

ROYGBIV

d)

RACES

e)

PEMDAS

24.

All of the following are introduced in the exposition EXCEPT

a)

protagonist

b)

environment

c)

conflict

d)

resolution

e)

antagonist

25.

Which text structure shows dated events in order?

a)

main idea and supporting details

b)

chronological

c)

order or sequence

d)

cause and effect

e)

problem and solution

26.

A struggle between opposing forces in a story is called...

a)

conflict

b)

plot

c)

theme

d)

character

27.

A sequence of events centered around a conflict faced by characters is called...

a)

theme

b)

climax

c)

plot

d)

flashback

28.

Which part of the plot develops the tension/conflict?

a)

exposition

b)

rising action

c)

climax

d)

falling action

29.

Which part of the plot relieves tension and indicates how the conflict will be resolved?

a)

resolution

b)

climax

c)

rising action

d)

falling action

30.

A first-person narrator must...

a)

tell the story objectively

b)

know all of the characters well

c)

be a character in the story

d)

communicate the thoughts and feelings of the other characters

31.

Which of the following points of view provides a biased account of the events in the story?

a)

first-person

b)

second-person

c)

third-person omniscient

d)

third-person limited

32.

Which of the following sets of pronouns does a third-person narrator utilize?

a)

"he," "her," "they," "them"

b)

"I," "me," "mine"

c)

"you," "your"

d)

"us," "our," "we"

33.

The process by which an author reveals the traits of a character is called...

a)

irony

b)

foreshadowing

c)

characterization

d)

personification

34.

The character or force that opposes the main character is called...

a)

protagonist

b)

antagonist

c)

conflict

d)

archetype

35.

The character or force that opposes the main character is called...

a)

protagonist

b)

antagonist

c)

conflict

d)

archetype

36.

An educated guess the reader makes based on details in a text is called...

a)

inference

b)

objective

c)

reasoning

d)

resolution

37.

Characters who stay the same throughout the story and are one-dimensional are considered...

a)

static characters

b)

dynamic characters

c)

flat characters

d)

round characters

38.
Which part of the plot
introduces the characters?
a)
Exposition
b)
Rising Action
c)
Climax
d)
Falling Action
39.
Which part of the plot is
the most intense?
a)
falling action
b)
exposition
c)
exposition
d)
climax
40.

Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

a)

exposition

b)

rising action

c)

climax

d)

resolution

41.

Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

a)

exposition

b)

rising action

c)

climax

d)

resolution

42.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
43.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
44.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
climax
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
45.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
climax
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
46.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
climax
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
47.
The theme is a lesson learned; the moral of the story.
a)
True
b)
False
48.
The character, thing, or event which is opposing the main character is...
a)
protagonist
b)
antagonist
c)
plankton
d)
villian
49.
A character that has many different sides, and is fully developed is...
a)
the antagonist
b)
the protagonist
c)
round
d)
flat
50.
A character that, has few traits and is easily described is...
a)
the antagonist
b)
the protagonist
c)
round
d)
flat
51.
static
a)
character develops and grows during the story
b)
shows only one character trait
c)
character does not change throughout the story
52.
Authors create dependable, unchanging characters. What are they called?
a)
Static
b)
Flat
c)
Round 
d)
Dynamic
53.
What is conflict?
a)
Two characters getting along.
b)
A struggle between two opposing forces.
c)
The climax in a story.
d)
Part of the resolution.
54.
Which is an example of an INTERNAL conflict?
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. society
c)
character vs. nature
d)
character vs. self
55.
Which is an example of an INTERNAL conflict?
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. society
c)
character vs. nature
d)
character vs. self
56.
What method of characterization is used to describe Jimmy in the following example?

Jimmy inspected the footprints. He took out his tool kit, carefully took a sample and measured the width of the print with great precision.
a)
Physical Traits
b)
Inner Thoughts and Feelings
c)
Speech and Behavior
d)
Other Characters' Reactions to the Character
57.
What method of characterization is used to describe the creature in the following example?

Towering over them was a great gorilla-like creature. It was eight feet tall and had long shaggy hair that was matted and smelled like river slime.
a)
Physical Traits
b)
Inner Thoughts and Feelings
c)
Speech and Behavior
d)
Other Characters' Reactions to the Character
58.
What method of characterization is used to describe Phil in the following example?

Phil was handsome in a unique way. His glasses sitting on the bridge of his nose gave him a look of intelligence.
a)
Physical Traits
b)
Inner Thoughts and Feelings
c)
Speech and Behavior
d)
Other Characters' Reactions to the Character
59.
What method of characterization is used to describe Matt in the following example?

Matt stood just over five and a half feet. His humongous feet left footprints in the sand that slowly drifted away as the tide moved. His soaking wet, baggy swim trunks were clinging to his legs.
a)
Physical Traits
b)
Inner Thoughts and Feelings
c)
Speech and Behavior
d)
Other Characters' Reactions to the Character
60.
What method of characterization is used to describe Lee in the following example?

Lee slowly walked to class. With each step, the noise of the room got closer and closer. She slowed her pace to a crawl.
a)
Physical Traits
b)
Inner Thoughts and Feelings
c)
Speech and Behavior
d)
Other Characters' Reactions to the Character
61.

When the author plainly tells the reader what the character is like.

a)

Indirect Characterization

b)

Direct Characterization

62.

Example - “The patient boy and quiet girl were both well mannered and did not disobey their mother.”

a)

Direct Characterization

b)

Indirect Characterization

63.

The process by which the writer shows the character's personality through speech and actions.

a)

Direct Characterization

b)

Indirect Characterization

64.

When the reader must infer from the character’s speech and actions what the character is like.

a)

Indirect Characterization

b)

Direct Characterization

65.

How can you analyze Indirect Characterization?

a)

Appearance

b)

Direct description of personality

c)

Actions & How other characters in the story react to the character

d)

Statements

e)

Thoughts & Feelings

66.

Direct Characterization __________ the reader details about a character.

a)

"shows"

b)

"tells"

67.

Julie owned many outfits and accessories, and it always took her forever to decide which combination to wear to impress her friends.

a)

Direct Characterization

b)

Indirect Characterization

68.

She was rich.

a)

Direct Characterization

b)

Indirect Characterization

69.

Joe was having fun at the party.

a)

Direct Characterization

b)

Indirect Characterization

70.

What can you infer about this character? Whenever anyone tries to speak to Dee, she says, "You don't know me," rolls her eyes, and walks away.

a)

Dee is very friendly.

b)

Dee is rude and thinks she is better than everyone else.

c)

Dee has an eye problem.

d)

Dee has a lot of friends.

71.

Characterization is

a)

the central message in a story

b)

the problem in a story

c)

the process by which a writer reveals a character's personality and qualities

72.

Read the passage and determine if it is direct characterization or indirect characterization: " No wonder Johnny was hurt because his parents didn't want him."

a)

Direct characterization

b)

Indirect characterization

73.

Read the passage and determine if it is direct characterization or indirect characterization: "He glanced at her face - her eyes, which were honey brown, and her nose, which crinkled when she smiled."

a)

Direct characterization

b)

Indirect characterization

74.

Read the passage and determine if it is direct characterization or indirect characterization: "After rolling up his sleeve, the sailor revealed several tattoos on his arm."

a)

Direct characterization

b)

Indirect characterization

75.

What is a character trait?

a)

a word that describes a character's physical appearance

b)

a word that describes a character's personality

c)

a word that describes how a character is feeling at one time

76.

Since Brenda was the oldest child in the family, she had to babysit her brothers and sisters while her parents were at work during the summer. She constantly told her brother and sisters what chores they had to do before their parents got home from work. It didn't take long before her siblings had had enough!


A character trait for Brenda is --

a)

ambitious

b)

helpful

c)

bossy

d)

neat

77.

Character traits can be inferred based on four things --

a)

feelings

b)

actions

c)

appearance

d)

dialogue

e)

thoughts

78.
This character is central to the story. The plot revolves around him or her. 
a)
Dynamic character
b)
Static character
c)
Protagonist
d)
Antagonist
79.
TRUE OR FALSE?
In the book (and movie) "Holes", Stanley Yelnats is central to the story. The plot revolves mainly around him. He is an example of an antagonist. 
a)
True 
b)
False
80.
TRUE OR FALSE?
In the book (and movie) "Holes", Stanley Yelnats is central to the story. The plot revolves mainly around him. He is an example of an antagonist. 
a)
True 
b)
False
81.
How can you determine if a character is major or minor?
a)
the protagonist is always the major character
b)
removing a major character will have a significant impact on the plot (i.e., climax, resolution)
c)
minor characters typically show up at the end
d)
removing a minor charaacter will have a significant impact on the plot (i.e., climax, resolution)
82.

A well developed, complex character is

a)

round

b)

flat

c)

static

d)

dynamic

83.

Mary was really upset after the tornado ruined her home. She knew it would take a lot of work to fix it but she was also glad that her and her family were safe.

a)

Character vs. Self

b)

Character vs. Character

c)

Character vs. Nature

d)

Character vs. Society

84.

Mark wanted to go to Gary's party Friday night. His parents told him he wouldn't be allowed to go because he didn't get a good grade on his science test. Mark begged them but they wouldn't give in. Mark was mad that he missed the party.

a)

Character vs. Self

b)

Character vs. Character

c)

Character vs. Nature

d)

Character vs. Society

85.
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Self
86.
Elsa has to be hidden away from the outside world because of her secret magical powers.
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Self
87.
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Self
88.
What type of conflict is the picture? 
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Self
d)
Character vs Society
89.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a theme?

a)

Treat others the way you want to be treated.

b)

The little boy lied to his mother.

c)

With hard work, you can accomplish anything.

d)

You shouldn't judge a book by its cover.

90.
The sequence of events in a story or novel is called the ________. 
a)
action
b)
conflict 
c)
setting
d)
plot 
91.
The problem is resolved during the 
a)
climax
b)
resolution
c)
rising action
92.

The ____________ is the heart of all stories. It is the problem upon which the story revolves.

a)

exposition

b)

initiating event

c)

conflict

d)

climax

e)

resolution

93.

What is the correct name for blank #6? This is the conclusion of the story conflicts.

a)

exposition

b)

initiating event

c)

rising action

d)

climax

e)

resolution

94.

Which term describes a character who does NOT change?

a)

static

b)

dynamic

c)

protagonist

d)

antagonist

95.

night train whistles stars

over a nation under

mad temporal czars


What type of poem is this?

a)

Haiku

b)

Free Verse

c)

Triplet

d)

Diamante

96.

I buried my father in my heart.

Now he grows in me, my strange son,

My little root who won't drink milk,

Little pale foot sunk in unheard-of night,

Little clock spring newly wet

In the fire,little grape, parent to the future

Wine, a son the fruit of his own son,

Little father I ransom with my life.


What type of poem is this?

(a)  

97.
The repetition of sounds at the ends of words is called the
a)
rhyme
b)
repetition
c)
rhythm
d)
assonance
98.
A comparison of two things that DOES NOT include the word like or as is
a)
imagery
b)
simile
c)
metaphor
d)
personification
99.
A description of an object, animal, or idea as if it has human qualities and emotions is 
a)
imagery
b)
simile
c)
metaphor
d)
personification
100.
Simile or Metaphor?
This house is as clean as a whistle.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor

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