Literary Devices and Terminology Quiz
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What does 'Allusion' refer to?

  • An unexpected twist in a narrative
  • A direct comparison between dissimilar things
  • A reference contained in a work (correct)
  • A brief narrative

    • Which of the following best describes 'Analogy'?

  • A literary device for comparison (correct)
  • The author's attitude toward the subject
  • A clash between opposing forces
  • A brief narrative

    • What is an Anecdote?

    A brief narrative or retelling of a story or event.

    Define Antithesis.

    <p>The presentation of two contrasting images.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Audience' refer to in writing?

    <p>A writer's readers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Character in literature?

    <p>Those who carry out the action of the plot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe Chronological Order.

    <p>The arrangement of events as they occurred in time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Climax?

    <p>The most exciting or important moment or point.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define Conflict in literature.

    <p>A clash between opposing forces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Dialogue?

    <p>The words spoken by characters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Figurative Language encompass?

    <p>Devices that enable the writer to operate on levels other than the literal one.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain Flashback.

    <p>A device that refers to past thoughts or events.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define Hyperbole.

    <p>Extreme exaggeration, often humorous.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by Imagery?

    <p>The total effect or related sensory images in a work of literature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define Irony.

    <p>An unexpected twist or contrast between what happens and what is expected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Metaphor?

    <p>A direct comparison between dissimilar things without using 'like' or 'as'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Motif?

    <p>The repetition or variations of an image or idea in a work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Parallelism?

    <p>Keeping ideas of equal importance in similar grammatical form.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define Personification.

    <p>Assigning human qualities to inanimate objects or concepts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Physiognomy refer to?

    <p>The use of facial features to judge someone's character.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Plot?

    <p>A sequence of events in a literary work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Point-of-View in literature?

    <p>The method of narration in a literary work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What refers to a writer's Purpose?

    <p>A writer's reason for conveying a particular idea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define Regionalism.

    <p>Words heard in a certain locality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Resolution in literature?

    <p>The point when the conflict is resolved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Rhetorical Question?

    <p>A question posed for effect that requires no answer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define Satire.

    <p>A mode of writing based on ridicule.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Simile?

    <p>An indirect comparison using 'like' or 'as'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define Stereotype.

    <p>An oversimplified standardized image or idea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Symbol refer to in literature?

    <p>Something that stands for something else.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Theme in literature?

    <p>The underlying ideas the author illustrates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define Tone.

    <p>The author's attitude toward his subject.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Verisimilitude?

    <p>Something that only appears to be real or true.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Comma Splices?

    <p>The use of a comma to join two independent clauses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Commas used for?

    <p>To separate independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Fragments in writing?

    <p>Pieces of sentences that do not include a main clause.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define Run-on/Fused Sentences.

    <p>Two main clauses joined together without punctuation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Literary Devices and Terminology

    • Allusion: Reference to literature, history, religion, or mythology within a work.
    • Analogy: Comparison between two distinct items, suggesting a similarity in their relationships.
    • Anecdote: A brief, often personal, story or retelling of an event to illustrate a point.
    • Antithesis: Presentation of contrasting ideas, balanced through phrasing, often highlighting conflict or contrast.
    • Audience: The intended readers or viewers of a literary work.
    • Character: Entities that execute the plot; categories include major, minor, static, and dynamic characters.
    • Chronological Order: Organization of events in the sequence they occur over time.
    • Climax: The peak or most significant moment in a narrative that influences the outcome.

    Plot and Structure

    • Conflict: The struggle between opposing forces, which could be internal (man vs. self) or external (man vs. man, man vs. nature, etc.).
    • Dialogue: The spoken exchanges between characters in a narrative.
    • Figurative Language: Language that uses figures of speech like metaphors and similes to convey meanings beyond the literal.
    • Flashback: A narrative technique that interrupts the flow of the story to reference past events.
    • Hyperbole: Exaggerated statements made for emphasis or humorous effect.
    • Imagery: Vivid sensory descriptions that create mental images within a literary work.
    • Irony: A contrast between expectation and reality; can occur in various forms including dramatic, verbal, and situational irony.

    Literary Elements

    • Metaphor: A comparison of unlike things that does not use "like" or "as."
    • Motif: Recurring images or themes within a work that contribute to its overall meaning.
    • Parallelism: The use of similar grammatical structures to emphasize related ideas or themes.
    • Personification: Assigning human traits to non-human entities.
    • Physiognomy: Judging a character's personality based on their facial features.
    • Plot: The organized sequence of events that make up a narrative.
    • Point-of-View: The perspective from which the story is told, influencing the reader's understanding.

    Writing Techniques and Concepts

    • Purpose: The reason an author has for writing, influencing theme and messaging.
    • Regionalism: Specific language and expressions used in particular geographic locations.
    • Resolution: The moment in a narrative when the main conflict is resolved.
    • Rhetorical Question: A thought-provoking question posed not to elicit an answer but to emphasize a point.
    • Satire: A style of writing that uses humor and ridicule to critique societal flaws.
    • Simile: A comparison using "like" or "as" to highlight similarities.
    • Stereotype: A simplistic and generalized belief about a group or individual.

    Symbolism and Themes

    • Symbol: An object or concept that represents broader ideas or themes in a work.
    • Theme: The underlying messages or main ideas conveyed by the author through various literary elements.
    • Tone: The author's attitude toward the subject or audience, reflected in their writing style.

    Grammar and Citation

    • Verisimilitude: The appearance of truthfulness or realism in narrative elements.
    • Comma Splices: An improper use of a comma to join two independent clauses.
    • Commas: Used for separating independent clauses, especially when combined with coordinating conjunctions.
    • Fragments: Incomplete sentences lacking a main clause but resembling a sentence.
    • Run-on/Fused Sentences: Incorrectly combining two main clauses with no punctuation.
    • Works Cited: Book: Format for citing a book, including author, title, publication city, publisher, and year.
    • Works Cited: Website: Format for online citations including author, title of the page, website name, institution, update date, and access date.
    • Parenthetical References: In-text citations that refer to sources in the Works Cited list, typically including author and page number.

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    Test your understanding of literary devices and terminology with this quiz. Explore key concepts like allusion, analogy, and climax, which are fundamental to analyzing texts. Perfect for students and literature enthusiasts alike!

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