Ender's Game Literary Terms Quiz

What is the definition of direct characterization?

• When a character's traits are revealed through dialogue.

• When an author hints at a character trait.

• When an author directly states a character trait.

• When a character's traits are revealed through actions.

Which literary term is exemplified in the sentence 'She was as delicate as an angel'?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Idiom

What is the definition of imagery?

• Descriptive language that appeals to one or more of the five senses.

• The emotional feeling the writer or narrator conveys in a story.

• A universal idea that is explored in a story.

• A figurative comparison between two things.

What is the definition of dramatic irony?

• When the audience knows more than a character(s) on stage.

• When something happens that is completely different than the expected occurrence.

• When something is said that is the opposite of what is meant.

• Contradictions in which something that was supposed to happen is replaced with an unpredictable occurrence.

What is the definition of plot?

• The perspective from which a story is told.

• The sequence of events in a story.

• Descriptive language that appeals to one or more of the five senses.

• A common saying that is understood in one language but cannot literally be translated into another language.

What is the definition of point of view?

• The emotional feeling the writer or narrator conveys in a story.

• A universal idea that is explored in a story.

• Objects or people that can represent more than their literal interpretation.

• The perspective from which a story is told.

What is the definition of theme?

• A universal idea that is explored in a story.

• Objects or people that can represent more than their literal interpretation.

• The perspective from which a story is told.

• The emotional feeling the writer or narrator conveys in a story.

What is the definition of tone?

• Objects or people that can represent more than their literal interpretation.

• A universal idea that is explored in a story.

• The perspective from which a story is told.

• The emotional feeling the writer or narrator conveys in a story.

What is the definition of symbols?

• Objects or people that can represent more than their literal interpretation.

• The perspective from which a story is told.

• A universal idea that is explored in a story.

• The emotional feeling the writer or narrator conveys in a story.

What is the definition of indirect characterization?

• When an author directly states a character trait.

• When a character's traits are revealed through dialogue.

• When a character's traits are revealed through actions.

• When an author hints at a character trait.