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Literary Terms-9th grade Literature and Composition
Literary Terms-9th grade Literature and Composition
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Like Father, Like Son
is an example of which literary term?
Allusion
Idiom
Parallelism
Metaphor
2
The lesson learned after reading a text.
Symbolism
Theme
Irony
Resolution
3
Pounding the pavement
and
hitting the nail on the head
are examples of...
Paradoxes
Oxymorons
Symbols
Idioms
4
When an object, animal, or person stands for something larger and more meaningful than itself.
Symbolism
Oxymoron
Paradox
Idiom
5
"I've told you a million times to study for your quiz!" is an example of...
Tone
Mood
Verbal Irony
Hyperbole
6
A detailed passage that uses sensory language, interesting word choice and figurative language.
Exposition
Oxymoron
Idiom
Description
7
When the outcome of a situation is the opposite of what is expected.
Dramatic Irony
Situational Irony
Paradox
Verbal Irony
8
A presidential debate is an example of which type of conflict?
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Moderator
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Self
9
When a person says one thing but means the opposite.
Mood
Tone
Verbal Irony
Situational Irony
10
The distinctive way in which an author uses language for a powerful effect.
Tone
Mood
Style
Diction
11
When the reader knows something that the character(s) do not.
Direct Irony
Dramatic Irony
Situational Irony
Situational Irony
12
An exaggeration used to make a strong and visual impact and show the importance of an idea.
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Idiom
13
Narrator outside the story; reveals the thoughts and feelings of one character using "he/she."
First Person Point of View
View
Third Person Omniscient Point of View
Third Person Limited Point of View
14
Text clues given by the author that hints at events that may come later in a story.
Imagery
Hyperbole
Irony
Foreshadowing
15
A conversation between characters that moves the plot and builds interest and suspense.
Description
Dialogue
Figurative language
Tone
16
The writer's attitude about a topic and the way he/she expresses it in a text.
Style
Tone
Mood
Direct Characterization
17
When a text brings the problem or conflict to full closure with all questions answered.
Falling action
Climax
Theme
Resolution
18
When a story answers most readers' questions and the problem is mostly resolved.
Rising Action
Idiom
Resolution
Falling Action
19
The events in the story that intensify the problem and build to the climax
Exposition
Inciting Event
Rising Action
Falling Action
20
"I really love it when students don't do their homework," is an example of...
Situational Irony
Paradox
Satire
Verbal Irony
21
A struggle within the mind and heart of a character.
Allusion
Internal Conflict
Paradox
External Conflict
22
Greed can ruin lives, war doesn't solve problems, love conquers all
are examples of...
Idiom
Paradox
Theme
Oxymoron
23
When a character displays only one character trait.
Antagonist
Flat Character
Round Character
Protagonist
24
"The ocean waves slapped the beach," is an example of...
Simile
Hyperbole
Personification
Metaphor
25
When a character shows varied and sometimes contradictory character traits .
Flat Character
Description
Round Character
Satire
26
When a character struggles with an external force.
Hyperbole
Irony
External Conflict
Foreshadowing
27
All knowing narrator not part of the story; reveals thoughts and feelings of every character.
First Person Point of View
Third Person Omniscient Point of View
Dialogue
Third Person Limited Point of View
28
When a character thinks back upon the past.
Conflict
Falling Action
Resolution
Flashback
29
I am somebody, but I am nobody
is an example of...
Oxymoron
Paradox
Symbolism
Description
30
The greatest point of emotional intensity in a story; often a turning point of the conflict.
Conflict
Resolution
Climax
Falling action
31
A character in a story that usually serves as the opposition to the hero.
Protagonist
Dynamic Character
Antagonist
Static Character
32
Writing or art using exaggerated humor to ridicule people, places or events to make a point.
Oxymoron
Satire
Symbolism
Idiom
33
When a decision needs to be made about whether to complete your homework or play video games...
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Self
Man vs. Technology
Man vs. Society
34
Using detail and description to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind.
Metaphor
Diction
Imagery
Theme
35
The narrator of the story who is also the main character. Uses "I."
Third Person Limited Point of View
Third Person Omniscient Point of View
Antagonist
First Person Point of View
36
The author makes reference in his/her text to another popular text, song, person or event.
Direct Characterization
Omnicient Point of View
Personification
Allusion
37
A statement that includes two phrases, both of which are true but also contradict each other.
Oxymoron
Paradox
Diction
Idiom
38
Third hour is my worst behaved class, but also my favorite
is an example of...
Metaphor
Paradox
Hyperbole
Idiom
39
Language used for descriptive effect that includes metaphor, simile and personification.
Figurative Language
Theme
Description
Style
40
The atmosphere or feeling a reader experiences through word choice and description.
Tone
Setting
Imagery
Mood
41
When the author tells the reader a character's traits.
Direct Characterization
Narrator
Theme
Flat Character
42
A presidential speech and
The Declaration of Independence
are examples of...
Irony
Mood
Description
Diction
43
A comparison of two unlike things with similar characteristics using "like" or "as."
Metaphor
Personification
Oxymoron
Simile
44
A character's traits are revealed through actions, events, dialogue or what others say.
Direct Characterization
First Person Point of View
Style
Indirect Characterization
45
When the components in a sentence are similar in grammar, sound, meter and meaning.
Diction
Paradox
Parallelism
Style
46
A direct comparison of two unlike things with similar characteristics.
Personification
Metaphor
Description
Simile
47
When an animal, object or force of nature is given human characteristics.
Simile
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Personification
48
The time and place in which the events of a literary work takes place.
Inciting Event
Setting
Rising Action
Exposition
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A figure of speech that combines seemingly opposite words to communicate an idea.
Paradox
Metaphor
Satire
Oxymoron
50
The main character in the story that is usually considered the hero.
Flat character
Protagonist
Antagonist
Round Character
51
A man with a busy schedule finally gets some free time to read, but breaks his glasses
is...
Dramatic Irony
Round characterization
Climax
Situational Irony
52
Drawing President Obama with big ears or
Saturday Night Live
are examples of...
Satire
Idiom
Dramatic Irony
Situational Irony
53
Introduction of the setting, characters and conflict in a narrative.
Setting
Allusion
Exposition
Inciting Event
54
"He showed a
cold fire
in his eyes," and "We cherish things with
little value
," are examples of
Oxymorons
Metaphors
Paradoxes
Hyperboles
