Antecedent Action Quiz & Literary Devices Flashcards

What is the definition of hubris according to the passage?

What is the definition of interpretive literature according to the passage?

What is the definition of irony according to the passage?

What is the definition of juxtapose according to the passage?

What is the definition of literal imagery according to the passage?

What literary device is defined by a selection where symbolic characters, objects, events, and elements represent abstract concepts about human nature or society?

Which term refers to allowing two or more interpretations of a word, phrase, action, or situation?

What do we call the events that occur before a story begins?

Which term involves using stark contrasts of two opposites to suggest balance and reveal insight?

What is the term for the emotional meanings that have become attached to a word?

Which type of character is portrayed with only one side or characteristic?

Definitions of Literary Terms

Hubris: Excessive pride or self-confidence often leading to a character's downfall, commonly seen in tragic heroes.
Interpretive Literature: A genre of literature that invites deeper analysis and understanding of themes, characters, and human experiences beyond surface meanings.
Irony: A literary device where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning; often used to highlight discrepancies between expectations and reality.
Juxtapose: To place two or more elements side by side for comparison or contrast, often revealing their differences or highlighting specific qualities.
Literal Imagery: Imagery that is concrete and can be understood at face value, using descriptive language that engages the senses without underlying symbolic meanings.

Literary Concepts

Allegory: A literary device where characters, objects, events, and elements symbolize abstract concepts, exploring human nature or societal issues.
Ambiguity: The quality of being open to multiple interpretations, allowing words, phrases, or situations to convey more than one meaning.
Backstory: Events and experiences that precede the main narrative of a story, enriching the context and understanding of characters and plot.
Dichotomy: A literary contrast between two opposing ideas or elements, which can reveal insights and create balance within the narrative.
Connotation: The emotional and cultural meanings associated with a word, influencing its perceived significance beyond the literal definition.
Flat Character: A character portrayed with limited depth, exhibiting only a single trait or characteristic without complexity or development.

Test your knowledge of literary devices with this quiz covering concepts like allegory, ambiguity, antecedent action, and antithesis. Explore how symbolic characters and events convey deeper meanings, or how a single word or phrase can have multiple interpretations.