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Literary Terms SOL Review

Total questions: 79

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Narrator

a)

The individual telling the story in a poem.

b)

The individual telling the story in a narrative.

c)

A type of fiction that tells a story.

d)

A type of nonfiction that tells a story.

2.

The sequence of events in a work of literature.

a)

Plot

b)

Story

c)

Conflict

d)

Climax

3.

A text structure where events are relative to or described by time.

a)

Sequence

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Chronological Order

d)

Spatial

4.

A type of narration where the speakers thoughts and feelings are revealed about a certain situation.

a)

Monologue

b)

Soliloquy

c)

Aside

d)

Stream of Consciousness

5.

The section of the plot where the characters and setting are introduced.

a)

Rising Action

b)

Exposition

c)

Falling Action

d)

Denouement

6.

The specific time, place, area, and time period where a story takes place.

a)

Setting

b)

Context

7.

The fictional beings in a work of literature.

a)

Protagonists

b)

Antagonists

c)

Characters

8.

The individual a character roots for in literature.

a)

Protagonist

b)

Antagonist

9.

The individual that narrates a poem.

a)

Key Note Speaker

b)

Narrator

c)

Speaker

10.

The character in the story that opposes the protagonist.

a)

Villain

b)

Antagonist

11.

The event (usually in Drama) that ends the exposition and begins the rising action.

a)

Conflict

b)

Initiating Event

c)

Climax

12.

A problem that an individual has within him/herself.

a)

Internal Conflict

b)

External Conflict

c)

Characterizaton

13.

Man v Nature, Man v Technology, Man v Supernatural would all be examples of...

a)

External Conflict

b)

Internal Conflict

c)

Themes

14.

The conflict of a story is typically introduced in the....

a)

Exposition

b)

Climax

c)

Rising Action

d)

Resolution/Denouement

15.

This part of the plot shows the outcomes and issues created by the climax.

a)

Falling Action

b)

Rising Action

c)

Resolution

16.

This term is a synonym for resolution and is used to describe the conclusion of a Dramatic piece of literature.

a)

Conclusion

b)

Finish

c)

Denouement

17.

A genre of literature that keeps the reader on their toes because they do not know what is coming next. Often influenced by dramatic irony.

a)

Drama

b)

Suspense

c)

Tall Tale

d)

Fable

18.

An emotional release of feelings by the character.

a)

Catharsis

b)

Monlogue

19.

When the author provides subtle hints to the reader about something that will happen in the future of the text.

a)

Irony

b)

Dramatic Irony

c)

Verbal Irony

d)

Foreshadowing

20.

A sub-genre of fiction where characters, setting, and events that take place are typically larger than life.

a)

Fable

b)

Folk Tale

c)

Tall Tale

d)

Aphorism/Proverb

21.

Theme is...

a)

The main idea of a piece of fiction or nonfiction.

b)

A device used to teach readers about the tone and style of the author.

c)

The lesson about life or moral that is demonstrated by the text.

d)

Something repeated often in a piece of literature.

22.

A universal theme is...

a)

The lesson the author wants the reader to understand.

b)

The repetition of the main idea in a piece of literature.

c)

A theme understood across all cultures.

23.

An idea, action, or phrase repeated in literature that hints at a theme.

a)

Tone

b)

Motif

c)

Mood

d)

Diction

24.

The feeling an author creates in a story based off of his or her word choice and style.

a)

Tone

b)

Mood

c)

Diction

d)

Connotation

25.

The feeling of the audience/reader gets from a story.

a)

Tone

b)

Denotation

c)

Mood

d)

Connotation

26.

The author's word choice.

a)

Connotation

b)

Diction

c)

Denotation

d)

Style

27.

The dictionary definition of a word.

a)

Denotation

b)

Connotation

28.

The feeling implied by the use of a word.

a)

Denotation

b)

Connotation

29.

The author provides information about a specific character, such as looks, personality, thoughts, actions, etc.

a)

Direct Characterization

b)

Indirect Characterization

30.

The author implies what is to be figured out about a character. It is not directly stated.

a)

Direct Characterization

b)

Indirect Characterization

31.

Two characters put together in literature that are similar, but ultimately have differences that set them apart. Usually used in Drama.

a)

Foil

b)

Stock Characters

c)

Archetype

32.

When two ideas, characters, or items are placed together in literature to be used for comparison and contrast.

a)

Irony

b)

Symbolism

c)

Situational Irony

d)

Juxtaposition

33.

A character that does not change throughout the story.

a)

Static Character

b)

Dynamic Character

c)

Flat Character

d)

Round Character

34.

A character that has changes in motivation throughout the story

a)

Static Character

b)

Dynamic Character

c)

Flat Character

d)

Round Character

35.

A character the audience knows little about.

a)

Static

b)

Dynamic

c)

Flat

d)

Round

36.

A character the audience knows a great deal about.

a)

Static

b)

Dynamic

c)

Flat

d)

Round

37.

When a character is classified by traits of a group rather than individual actions.

a)

Stock Character

b)

Stereotype

38.

A character only meant to be made fun of; the comic relief of the story.

a)

Stock Character

b)

Archetype

c)

Caricature

d)

Round Character

39.

A well-recognized character in all aspects of literature. Has specific traits that make them stick out, such as the Earth Mother, Jokester, The Jock, The Nerd, The Genius, The Shrew, The Outsider, etc.

a)

Archetype

b)

Stock Character

c)

Flat Character

d)

Round Character

40.

The overall outcome is different than what is expected.

a)

Dramatic Irony

b)

Verbal Irony

c)

Situational Irony

d)

Irony

41.

A situation occurs where the outcome was opposite of what was intended. EX: fire hydrant on fire; ambulance wrecking on the way to the hospital.

a)

Dramatic Irony

b)

Verbal Irony

c)

Situational Irony

d)

Irony

42.

The opposite of what is meant is said; sarcasm.

a)

Dramatic Irony

b)

Verbal Irony

c)

Situational Irony

d)

Irony

43.

When the audience is aware of something that the characters are not. We think horror movies and suspenseful dramas.

a)

Dramatic Irony

b)

Verbal Irony

c)

Situational Irony

d)

Irony

44.

How the story/narrative is told.

a)

First Person

b)

Third Limited

c)

Point of View

d)

Third Omniscient

45.

Narration that uses pronouns such as I, me, my.

a)

First

b)

Third Limited

c)

Point of View

d)

Third Omniscient

46.

Narration that focuses on thoughts and feelings of one character.

a)

First

b)

Third Limited

c)

Point of View

d)

Third Omniscient

47.

Narration where the audience is aware off all thoughts and feelings of each character.

a)

First

b)

Third Limited

c)

Point of View

d)

Third Omniscient

48.

A reference to something well-recognized outside of the text.

a)

Illusion

b)

Allegory

c)

Allusion

d)

Alliteration

49.

Which of the following are examples of allusions?

a)

My grandma's cookies are world famous.

b)

My grandmother makes cookies like the Keebler Elf.

c)

The cookies crumbled as fast as Usian Bolt.

d)

The cookies were as hot as Beelzebub himself.

50.

Using two unlike items to create a comparison.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Analogy

51.

A comparison that uses the words "like" or "as".

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Analogy

52.

A comparison that does not use "like" or "as".... Could extend over multiple lines or throughout the text.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Analogy

53.

A statement that contradicts itself. EX "The first rule about fight club is you don’t talk about fight club." "I must be cruel only to be kind.""Death, thou shalt die."

a)

Paradox

b)

Oxymoron

c)

Allusion

d)

Assonance

54.

What do we use to make an inference when reading a text?

a)

What is provided in the text + background knowledge about the author

b)

What is provided in the text + prior knowledge

c)

What is provided in the text + figurative language

55.

Fiction, Nonfiction, Historical Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Horror, Drama, Poetry, Science Fiction, and others would all be examples of...

a)

Dewey Decimal System

b)

Categories

c)

Tall Tales

d)

Genres

56.

A piece of literature or work of art that is used to mock or make fun of something.

a)

Allegory

b)

Satire

c)

Parody

d)

Drama

57.

Words that imitate sounds are called Hyperbole.

a)

True

b)

False

58.

Repetition of repeating sounds at the beginning of words is called Alliteration.

a)

True

b)

False

59.

The cow bowed and lowed is an example of... (more than 1 answer)

a)

Assonance

b)

Internal Rhyme

c)

Alliteration

d)

Consonance

60.

The repetition of consonant sounds, such as the "ull" or "sch" sound is called...

a)

Alliteration

b)

Connotation

c)

Consonance

d)

Onomatopoeia

61.

Figurative language is any type of language not meant to be taken literal.

a)

True

b)

False

62.

Writing that appeals to the reader's five senses is called

a)

Diction

b)

Idioms

c)

Picturesque Writing

d)

Imagery

63.

An extended metaphor only lasts 1 line in a piece of literature.

a)

True

b)

False

64.

Why do authors use personfication?

a)

To make images easy for the reader to understand.

b)

To appeal to younger audiences.

c)

To provide an image to the reader of non-living items and give them life.

65.

Poetic apostrophe is speaking to someone or something not present.

a)

True

b)

False

66.

Symbolism

a)

When an item, setting, or person represents something on a deeper level.

b)

Is when an object is well-known to a reader and stands for something so they can recognize it.

c)

Only used in poetry.

67.

A fable has a hero and is often a very long piece of work.

a)

True

b)

False

68.

An allegory is a story with a deeper symbolic meaning.

a)

True

b)

False

69.

"The energizer bunny was arrested. He was charged with battery!" is an example of a ...

a)

Paradox

b)

Oxymoron

c)

Pun

d)

Idiom

70.

Odes, elegies, ballads, folk ballads, and epics are all types of poetry.

a)

True

b)

False

71.

Literature that is broken up into Acts and Scenes is called...

a)

Fiction

b)

Nonfiction

c)

Drama

d)

Poetry

72.

Stage directions provide information such as characters, setting, context and tell the reader how certain characters may speak.

a)

True

b)

False

73.

During a monologue, a character is alone on stage.

a)

True

b)

False

74.

Comedies, tragedies, and histories are all types of dramas.

a)

True

b)

False

75.

During a soliloquy, a character gives a speech meant only for themselves and th audience to hear.

a)

True

b)

False

76.

Technical can be broken down into which two types listed below?

a)

Numeric

b)

Graphic

c)

Linear

77.

Which of the following are examples of errors in reasoning?

a)

Ad Hominem

b)

Begging the Question

c)

Straw Man

78.

Ethos, logos, and pathos are examples of...

a)

The 3 Pneumonic Devices

b)

3 Amigos

c)

Rhetorical Devices

79.

If something is ambiguous, it is...

a)

Can use it's right and left arm.

b)

Dangerous

c)

Not clear or has a double meaning.

d)

Uses symbols