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WorksheetsLiterary Terms Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is an antagonist?
The main character of the story
A character who stays the same in the story
A character who changes during the story
The character or force that goes against the main character
What does conflict refer to in a story?
The main problem or struggle in a story
A character who changes during the story
Clues that hint at what will happen later
Tension about what will happen next
What is direct characterization?
When a character is shown through actions, words, or looks
When the author directly tells what a character is like
When the opposite of what you expect happens
A contrast between what is expected and what happens
What is dramatic irony?
Tension about what will happen next
When the audience knows something the characters don’t
When the opposite of what you expect happens
A character who stays the same in the story
What is a dynamic character?
The character or force that goes against the main character
A character who changes during the story
The main character of the story
A character who stays the same in the story
What does foreshadowing mean?
A contrast between what is expected and what happens
Clues that hint at what will happen later
When the audience knows something the characters don’t
Tension about what will happen next
What is indirect characterization?
When the author directly tells what a character is like
When a character is shown through actions, words, or looks
A character who changes during the story
The main problem or struggle in a story
What is irony in general?
A contrast between what is expected and what happens
When the opposite of what you expect happens
When the audience knows something the characters don’t
Clues that hint at what will happen later
Who is the protagonist?
A character who stays the same in the story
A character who changes during the story
The main character of the story
The character or force that goes against the main character
What is situational irony?
When the audience knows something the characters don’t
Clues that hint at what will happen later
When the opposite of what you expect happens
A contrast between what is expected and what happens
What is a static character?
A character who stays the same in the story
A character who changes during the story
The character or force that goes against the main character
The main character of the story
What does suspense refer to?
When the opposite of what you expect happens
A contrast between what is expected and what happens
Clues that hint at what will happen later
Tension about what will happen next
What is a symbol in literature?
The main problem or struggle in a story
When the audience knows something the characters don’t
Something that stands for a deeper meaning
A character who changes during the story
Which term describes a character who does not change?
Antagonist
Static Character
Protagonist
Dynamic Character
Which term describes a character who changes during the story?
Antagonist
Protagonist
Dynamic Character
Static Character
