Vocabulary Quiz: Advanced Terms

A harsh, unpleasant mixture of sounds.

To soothe or calm someone down.

Focused only on oneself, lacking concern for others.

Something that can be touched or felt.

Very large and uniform, like a single solid block.

A word or phrase that tells us what the subject is doing, or what state of being the subject is in.

A word or phrase that names a person, place, thing, or idea.

A word that modifies (describes) a noun, providing more information about it.

A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

A word that replaces a noun in a sentence, avoiding repetition.

The central idea or message of a literary work, often conveyed through characters, plot, and setting.

An obstacle or conflict that characters face in a story. This drives the plot forward and creates tension.

The time and place where a story takes place. It contributes to the atmosphere and mood of the work.

The way an author reveals the personality of a character through actions, dialogue, thoughts, and descriptions.

The use of sensory language to create vivid images and appeal to the reader's senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.

The perspective from which a story is told, determining who narrates the events and how they are presented.

The use of symbols or objects to represent deeper meanings beyond their literal interpretation.

The language specific to a particular region or group of people, often featuring unique pronunciations, vocabulary, and grammar.