Lit Terms Pretest

Question 1

Which literary term refers to the message about life a story gives to the reader?

Accepted Answer

Theme

Question 2

The person who causes conflict for the main character is called the __________________?

Accepted Answer

Antagonist

Question 3

The“main character” of the story is the:

Accepted Answer

Protagonist

Question 4

A man who is trapped in a hurricane is trying to survive. What kind of conflict is this?

Accepted Answer

Man vs. Nature Conflict

Question 5

A red rose as a representation of love and romance is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Symbolism

Question 6

Which literary term refers to the feeling a story creates in the reader?

Accepted Answer

Mood

Question 7

"The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky" is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Personification

Question 8

What is the name of the narrator who sees into all of the hearts and minds of the characters?

Accepted Answer

Omniscient Narrator

Question 9

When a story is told using“I” or “me” or “we,” the story is in ______ person perspective

Accepted Answer

1st

Question 10

"My heart is a stereo; it beats for you so listen close" is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Metaphor

Question 11

"My knee hurts so much; I could die" is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Hyperbole

Question 12

Which literary term refers to the ways an author reveals information about the characters?

Accepted Answer

Characterization

Questions 12