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Literary Terms

Total questions: 29

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A short phrase or sentence used to give a message learned from a speech or writing

a)

theme

b)

topic

2.

Inner conversation

a)

monologue

b)

external dialogue

c)

internal dialogue

d)

soliloquy

3.

Position from which objects are considered; attitude of mind.

a)

Point of view (Perspective)

b)

Bias

c)

Beliefs

d)

Topic

4.

Repetition of the same sound in a group of words or line of poetry

a)

Figurative Language

b)

Rhyme Scheme

c)

Alliteration

5.

To regard or represent as a person; a lifeless (inanimate) thing or quality is spoken as alive

a)

Imagery

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

d)

Simile

6.

Pictures in the mind; things imagined

a)

Theme

b)

Gestures

c)

Fiction

d)

Imagery

7.

Figurative Language

a)

precise, and expresses exactly what the author or speaker means.

b)

using words out of their literal meaning to add beauty or force

8.

Implied; not plainly expressed

a)

explicit

b)

implicit

9.

Demonstrate the truth or existence of (something) by evidence or argument.

a)

Answer

b)

Prove

c)

Explain

10.

Make (an idea, situation, or problem) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts or ideas.

a)

Answer

b)

Prove

c)

Explain

11.

Answer: Restate the _______, and add your _________.

(a)  

12.

An opinion before there is reason for it; a leaning of the mind

a)

agreement

b)

bias

13.

Table of contents, the index, headings, captions, bold words, illustrations, photographs, the glossary, labels, graphs, charts, and diagrams are examples of

(a)  

14.

The tendency to look at the bright side of things.

a)

Pessimism

b)

Optimism

15.

The tendency to look at the dark side of things or to see difficulties and disadvantages.

a)

Pessimism

b)

Optimism

16.

A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.

a)

Fables

b)

Nonfiction

c)

Fairy Tales

d)

Myths

17.

of the highest grade of quality; excellent; famous in literature, history, or art.

a)

ancient

b)

fact

c)

poignant

d)

classic

18.

spirit; character; style

a)

tone

b)

mood

c)

theme

d)

imagery

19.

Be a warning or indication of the future

a)

foreshadowing

b)

prediction

c)

infer

20.

Meaning something that contrasts with the literal or usual meaning

a)

situational irony

b)

verbal irony

21.

A word used to qualify or limit a noun; used to describe a quality of noun or pronoun

a)

Adverb

b)

Verb

c)

Adjective

d)

Article

22.

The intent for writing.

a)

Author's Purpose

b)

Author's Point of View

c)

Author's Craft

d)

Author's Name

23.

Which of the following are text features?

a)

table of contents, the index, and headings

b)

captions, bold words, illustrations, and photographs

c)

the glossary, labels, and graphs

d)

charts and diagrams

24.

Descriptive, Chronological, Compare & Contrast, Cause & Effect, Problem & Solution

a)

Sequence

b)

Irony

c)

Text Features

d)

Text Organization

25.

Literal

a)

a way of expressing oneself that does not use a word's strict or realistic meaning

b)

taking words in their usual or most basic sense, without metaphors or allegories.

26.

An idea, expression, plot, etc., take from another and used as one's own

a)

credible

b)

plagiarism

c)

citation

d)

allusion

27.

An indirect reference

a)

Allusion

b)

Illusion

28.

Demand for others to recognize main issue

a)

claim

b)

fallacy

c)

logos

d)

counterclaim

29.

The style of speaking and writing

a)

description

b)

dialogue

c)

dialect

d)

diction