Literary Terms Review

the following meme is an example of

a figure of speech, which presents a short story typically with a moral lesson at the end

The quote in the following image is an example of

figure of speech that is a grossly exaggerated description or statement

character changes over time, usually as a result of resolving a conflict/facing a major crisis

makes a comparison between two unalike objects/ideas by connecting them with "like" or "as"

character's personality is notable for only one kind of personality trait or characteristic

when a speaker says something contradictory to what he to his/her emotions and actions

a common thread or repeated idea that is incorporated throughout a literary work

—The explicit or direct meaning or set of meanings of a word or expression.

when the audience knows more about a situation/conflict before the characters

Which of the following is a rhetorical device?

when something happens that is the opposite of what is expected

Which of the following is an example of a symbol?

a man or woman of distinguished courage/ability, admired for brave deeds and noble qualities

—The leading character, hero, or heroine of a drama or other literary work.

The following quote is an example of

characters are instantly recognizable (e.g. femme fatale, mad scientist, faithful sidekick)

associated or secondary meaning of a word or expression in addition to its definition

the plan, scheme, or main story of a literary or dramatic work (play, novel, or short story).

a character in a story or poem who deceives, frustrates, or works again the main character

The term "jumbo shrimp" is an example of which of the following?

—a statement that says that one thing is something else but, literally, it is not

What literary device is being used in the following Shakespeare quote?

character whose personal qualities contrast with another character (usually the protagonist)