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Literary Terms-11th grade Literature and Composition
Literary Terms-11th grade Literature and Composition
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Pounding the pavement
and
hitting the nail on the head
are examples of...
Idioms
Paradoxes
Oxymorons
Symbols
2
The writer's attitude about a topic and the way he/she expresses it in a text.
Style
Tone
Direct Characterization
Mood
3
When a text brings the problem or conflict to full closure with all questions answered.
Theme
Falling action
Climax
Resolution
4
The time and place in which the events of a literary work takes place.
Inciting Event
Setting
Exposition
Rising Action
5
A detailed passage that uses sensory language, interesting word choice and figurative language.
Description
Oxymoron
Exposition
Idiom
6
Narrator outside the story; reveals the thoughts and feelings of one character using "he/she."
Third Person Limited Point of View
Third Person Omniscient Point of View
First Person Point of View
View
7
The author makes reference in his/her text to another popular text, song, person or event.
Direct Characterization
Allusion
Omnicient Point of View
Personification
8
A figure of speech that combines seemingly opposite words to communicate an idea.
Oxymoron
Metaphor
Paradox
Satire
9
When the reader knows something that the character(s) do not.
Direct Irony
Dramatic Irony
Situational Irony
Situational Irony
10
When a character thinks back upon the past.
Resolution
Falling Action
Flashback
Conflict
11
"The ocean waves slapped the beach," is an example of...
Hyperbole
Simile
Personification
Metaphor
12
I am somebody, but I am nobody
is an example of...
Description
Paradox
Oxymoron
Symbolism
13
The main character in the story that is usually considered the hero.
Protagonist
Flat character
Antagonist
Round Character
14
When a character shows varied and sometimes contradictory character traits .
Description
Satire
Flat Character
Round Character
15
A character in a story that usually serves as the opposition to the hero.
Static Character
Antagonist
Dynamic Character
Protagonist
16
When a person says one thing but means the opposite.
Mood
Situational Irony
Tone
Verbal Irony
17
Writing or art using exaggerated humor to ridicule people, places or events to make a point.
Symbolism
Satire
Oxymoron
Idiom
18
All knowing narrator not part of the story; reveals thoughts and feelings of every character.
Third Person Omniscient Point of View
Dialogue
First Person Point of View
Third Person Limited Point of View
19
An exaggeration used to make a strong and visual impact and show the importance of an idea.
Simile
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Idiom
20
Greed can ruin lives, war doesn't solve problems, love conquers all
are examples of...
Idiom
Oxymoron
Theme
Paradox
21
When the components in a sentence are similar in grammar, sound, meter and meaning.
Paradox
Style
Diction
Parallelism
22
A direct comparison of two unlike things with similar characteristics.
Simile
Description
Metaphor
Personification
23
When a story answers most readers' questions and the problem is mostly resolved.
Idiom
Resolution
Rising Action
Falling Action
24
"I really love it when students don't do their homework," is an example of...
Paradox
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
Satire
25
When an animal, object or force of nature is given human characteristics.
Personification
Simile
Hyperbole
Metaphor
26
When a character struggles with an external force.
Irony
Hyperbole
Foreshadowing
External Conflict
27
The distinctive way in which an author uses language for a powerful effect.
Diction
Tone
Mood
Style
28
Like Father, Like Son
is an example of which literary term?
Allusion
Idiom
Parallelism
Metaphor
29
When a character displays only one character trait.
Round Character
Protagonist
Flat Character
Antagonist
30
The greatest point of emotional intensity in a story; often a turning point of the conflict.
Climax
Conflict
Falling action
Resolution
31
A man with a busy schedule finally gets some free time to read, but breaks his glasses
is...
Situational Irony
Climax
Round characterization
Dramatic Irony
32
A presidential debate is an example of which type of conflict?
Man vs. Moderator
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Self
33
The events in the story that intensify the problem and build to the climax
Inciting Event
Exposition
Rising Action
Falling Action
34
A statement that includes two phrases, both of which are true but also contradict each other.
Diction
Paradox
Oxymoron
Idiom
35
The atmosphere or feeling a reader experiences through word choice and description.
Imagery
Mood
Tone
Setting
36
Third hour is my worst behaved class, but also my favorite
is an example of...
Paradox
Hyperbole
Idiom
Metaphor
37
When the author tells the reader a character's traits.
Flat Character
Direct Characterization
Narrator
Theme
38
When the outcome of a situation is the opposite of what is expected.
Paradox
Verbal Irony
Situational Irony
Dramatic Irony
39
Text clues given by the author that hints at events that may come later in a story.
Foreshadowing
Imagery
Hyperbole
Irony
40
A comparison of two unlike things with similar characteristics using "like" or "as."
Metaphor
Personification
Simile
Oxymoron
41
The lesson learned after reading a text.
Irony
Resolution
Theme
Symbolism
42
Language used for descriptive effect that includes metaphor, simile and personification.
Figurative Language
Style
Theme
Description
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A struggle within the mind and heart of a character.
Allusion
Internal Conflict
External Conflict
Paradox
44
"He showed a
cold fire
in his eyes," and "We cherish things with
little value
," are examples of
Oxymorons
Hyperboles
Metaphors
Paradoxes
45
When an object, animal, or person stands for something larger and more meaningful than itself.
Idiom
Symbolism
Paradox
Oxymoron
46
"I've told you a million times to study for your quiz!" is an example of...
Verbal Irony
Hyperbole
Tone
Mood
47
A presidential speech and
The Declaration of Independence
are examples of...
Mood
Description
Irony
Diction
48
Drawing President Obama with big ears or
Saturday Night Live
are examples of...
Idiom
Dramatic Irony
Satire
Situational Irony
49
The narrator of the story who is also the main character. Uses "I."
First Person Point of View
Third Person Limited Point of View
Third Person Omniscient Point of View
Antagonist
50
A character's traits are revealed through actions, events, dialogue or what others say.
Direct Characterization
Indirect Characterization
First Person Point of View
Style
51
Introduction of the setting, characters and conflict in a narrative.
Allusion
Exposition
Inciting Event
Setting
52
Using detail and description to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind.
Metaphor
Diction
Theme
Imagery
53
When a decision needs to be made about whether to complete your homework or play video games...
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Technology
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Self
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A conversation between characters that moves the plot and builds interest and suspense.
Description
Dialogue
Figurative language
Tone
