Literary Terms Definition Quiz

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What literary term is described as jumping back to the past to tell a story?

Foreshadowing

Flashback (correct)

Dramatic Irony

Dramatic License

Which literary term involves the audience knowing something that the characters don't know?

Dramatic License (correct)

Idiom

Situational Irony

Flashback

In a story, who usually experiences a dynamic change and faces challenges?

Protagonist (correct)

Antagonist

Tone

Conflict

What is the main reason or idea why an author wrote a piece called?

Central Idea Signup and view all the answers

Which literary term refers to tension between two characters or entities?

Conflict Signup and view all the answers

What literary device involves giving clues about future events in a story?

Foreshadowing Signup and view all the answers

What can you infer about a character who comforts others in times of need when the whole world seems to be crashing around them?

They put others before themselves and are kind and thoughtful Signup and view all the answers

In the dialogue between Harold and Maude, what can you infer about Maude's preparedness for the interview?

She is fully prepared but lacks physical materials Signup and view all the answers

In the line 'Does this mean I don’t get the job?', what literary term is exemplified?

Dramatic irony Signup and view all the answers

What can you infer from the statement 'The old man is a bit eccentric' in relation to his claims?

The old man appears strange or unusual based on his claims Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the connotation of a word from its denotation?

Connotation changes based on context, while denotation remains fixed Signup and view all the answers

From Maude's response 'It’s not that I’m not prepared, I just didn’t bring anything with me', what can you infer about her character?

She thinks preparation involves only physical items Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the family's financial situation based on the text?

They are poor or struggling due to Father losing his job. Signup and view all the answers

What is the tone of the passage regarding the family's Christmas celebration?

Excitement and anticipation for the delicious spread on the table. Signup and view all the answers

Why is understanding historical context important when analyzing literature?

To comprehend why events or tension occur in the narrative. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement describes a quality of good reader's theater performance?

Using emotion and good projection while performing. Signup and view all the answers

How can persuasive/argumentative writing be effectively organized to strengthen the author's points?

Incorporating counterarguments or a call to action for emphasis. Signup and view all the answers

Which literary term is exemplified when the readers know more than what the characters know in a story?