Literary Elements, Techniques and Terms

Question 1

An object that represents some abstract idea in a work of literature is called a/an:

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symbol

Question 2

"Brian behaved badly before he became such a big boy." This is an example of:

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alliteration

Question 3

The use of descriptive details in writing that appeal to the reader's five senses is called:

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imagery

Question 4

A type of figurative language that is a direct comparison of two things is called a/an:

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metaphor

Question 5

The description of a character's looks, personality and values is called:

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characterization

Question 6

The problem a character faces in literature or one force opposing another is called:

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conflict

Question 7

The person opposite of the protagonist is called the...

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antagonists

Question 8

The time, place and historical era in a work of literature is called:

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setting

Question 9

The universal message that a work of literature conveys to the reader is called:

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theme

Question 10

Attributing human-like characteristics to an inanimate object or thing is called:

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personification

Question 11

Words that sound like what they mean are examples of:

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onomatopoeia

Question 12

When an author references something in their story, that is called an...

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allusion

Question 13

"He has a chip on his shoulder" is a common expression with a figurative meaning called a/an:

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idiom

Question 14

"Autumn honestly adored her awesome opera albums." This is an example of:

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assonance

Question 15

The correct sequential order of a plot diagram is:

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exposition-rising action-climax-falling action-resolution

Question 16

"That is a pretty ugly dog you've got there, Carissa." This is a good example of:

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oxymoron

Question 17

Figurative language that compares two things using the words "like" or "as" is called a/an:

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simile

Question 18

"I HAVE A TON OF HOMEWORK TO DO TONIGHT!" is an example of:

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hyperbole

Question 19

The author's or speaker's attitude toward his/her subject is what we call:

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tone

Question 20

The events that take place in a work of literature are called the:

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plot

Question 21

The highest point of tension in a story, or the turning point is called the:

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climax

Question 22

When the author hints that something will happen before it happens, they are ________ it.

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foreshadowing

Question 23

"I went to the store to buy school supplies!" What is the point of view of this sentence?

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1st person point of view

Question 24

"Oh yea...that kid is a regular Einstein! He even spelled his name wrong!" This is called:

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sarcasm, verbal irony

Literary Elements, Techniques and Terms

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