Literary Terms Test Review

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What is the resolution of a story?

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The resolution is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved, and the story comes to a close. For example, in 'The Cask of Amontillado', the resolution occurs when Montressor says, 'For the half of a century no mortal has disturbed them (bones).'

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What is a symbol in literature?

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A symbol is a concrete object, person, or event that represents an abstract concept or idea. For example, a dove often symbolizes peace.

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What is free verse poetry?

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Free verse is poetry that does not have a regular pattern of meter or rhyme, allowing for greater freedom of expression.

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What is an allusion in literature?

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An allusion is a specific reference to another literary work or cultural element, such as when Rainsford hums 'Madame Butterfly' at the end of 'The Most Dangerous Game'.

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How is tone defined in literature?

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Tone is defined as the author's attitude toward a subject, which can be conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is situational irony?

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Situational irony occurs when there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses, creating vivid mental pictures for the reader.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. For example, 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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What is antithesis?

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Antithesis is a rhetorical device that contrasts opposing ideas in a balanced way, such as 'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times'.