WorksheetsLiterary Terms Review
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 19mins
When identifying a word's synonym, you are looking for
the definition of a word
a word that has the same meaning
a word that has the opposite meaning
a word with a positive meaning
A word's connotation is
the feeling or emotion associated with the word
the exact definition of the word
a word with a similar meaning
a word with an opposite meaning
The difference between literal and figurative language is that
figurative language is always more descriptive
figurative language doesn't mean exactly what it says
figurative language is often unclear
figurative language has to be figured out
When a writer compares two unlike things using like, as, than or resembles that is
hyperbole
personification
a metaphor
a simile
When a writer compares two unlike things without using like, as, than or resembles that is
hyperbole
personification
a metaphor
a simile
When a writer uses a figure of speech to exaggerate that is
hyperbole
personification
a metaphor
a simile
An author's argument or the opinion they present in their writing can also be called
evidence
reasoning
a claim
bias
An author uses ___ to support the reasoning of their argument
text features
questions
evidence
inaccuracies
Types of evidence can include
*Select more than one answer*
facts
statistics
quotations from experts
anecdotes
When reading an informational text, it is important to consider if the author is biased, or ___ the issue they are writing about
presenting information that leans toward one side of
well-eduated on
published widely on
a well known person connected to
A/an ___ is a broad statement formed from looking at several examples or facts and what they have in common
generalization
evaluation
inference
conclusion
To make a judgement and comment on the significance of something in literature is to make a/an ___
generalization
evaluation
inference
conclusion
As you look at evidence to figure something out that isn't obviously stated or seen, the ___ you draw is the next logical step.
generalization
evaluation
inference
conclusion
A/an ___ is an assumed fact based on available information
generalization
evaluation
inference
conclusion
A drama is a type of literature also known as a
poem
fairy tale
short story
play
A/an ___, similar to an editorial, is written about an issue of concern for readers of a newspaper or magazine
letter to the editor
notice of complaint
script of grievance
memo of fury
A lecture or presentation given to an audience could also be called
a drama
an editorial
a speech
a list
A phrase is just a few words, while a statement is
more than a few words
a complete sentence
a command
a question
The purpose of a heading is to
*Select more than one answer*
indicate what the next section of a text will be about
help organize a text
draw attention to interesting facts in the text
make sure a reader doesn't skip over paragraphs
An author's purpose, or the reason why an author writes can be to
inform, entertain, or persuade
explain, describe, or list
synthesize, evaluate, or recall
question, criticize, or clarify
In fiction, the voice that tells the story is the narrator; in poetry it is the
narrator also
speaker
poet
author
___, sometimes called the central idea, is the message that an author wants you to understand about a topic or "big idea" in a story
Point of view
Plot
Theme
Summary
Types of point of view include
*Select more than one answer*
first person point of view
second person point of view
third person limited point of view
third person omniscient point of view
The main difference between first and third person point of view is that
In first person, a character from the story is telling the story and in third person, it is not a character in the story
In first person, the author is telling the story and in third person, they are not
In third person, the narrator is not trustworthy, but in first person, they are
In third person, there are three characters in a story, but in first person, there is only one
The main difference between third person limited and third person omniscient is
omniscient includes all characters as narrators
limited only reveals some events in the plot
omniscient allows the reader to know all of the character's names
limited focuses in on one character's thoughts and feelings
___ refers to the specific vocabulary used in a particular career field or area of study.
Figurative language
Technical language
Descriptive language
Literal language
The plot structure of a story is made up of ___ parts: ___
2; beginning and end
3; introduction, high point, conclusion
5; exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
many; every story is different
The exposition or introduction of a story includes
setting, characters, and initial conflict
the time and place a story begins
all of the people in the story
the main problem a character is facing
In the rising action of a story,
the conflict is almost at its end
a character solves the problem they are facing
the problem a character is facing becomes more and more complicated
the character meets other characters
In the climax or turning point of a story,
the problem is over
the character changes their mind about an important decision
everything is happily resolved
a character makes a decision that moves the story toward a positive or negative ending
In the falling action of a story,
the main character falls down and dies
the character's problems begin to resolve
the story ends
two characters have a falling out
In the resolution or denouement of a story,
the plot ends and all issues are resolved
the character resolves to try something new
events becomes intense and emotional
the conflict is renewed
When you summarize, you
tell just the main points of what you have read or watched
list every single thing that happened in a book or movie
describe in great detail the events in a novel or film
add up all of the character's actions
The setting of a story can include
*Select more than one answer*
the time period
the location
the date and time of day
the characters' names
____ is the overall emotion and atmosphere the author wants the reader to feel while reading a book. The details of the setting often help to create this feeling.
Plot
Style
Mood
Theme
