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?

    <p>Central Idea</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Conflict</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Foreshadowing</p> 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?

    <p>They put others before themselves and are kind and thoughtful</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>She is fully prepared but lacks physical materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Dramatic irony</p> 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?

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

    What distinguishes the connotation of a word from its denotation?

    <p>Connotation changes based on context, while denotation remains fixed</p> 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?

    <p>She thinks preparation involves only physical items</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Excitement and anticipation for the delicious spread on the table.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is understanding historical context important when analyzing literature?

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

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

    <p>Using emotion and good projection while performing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p><strong>Dramatic irony</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

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