Literary Elements, Poetry, and Figurative Language Quiz

What is alliteration?

• A casual reference to a famous work or figure

• Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of close words

• A comparison using like or as

• The struggle between opposing forces

Answer explanation

Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of close words, making it the correct choice in this context.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does 'antagonist' mean?

• A character who changes significantly

• The character or force opposing the protagonist

• A character who does not change

• The main character

Answer explanation

The term 'antagonist' refers to the character or force that opposes the protagonist in a story. This character creates conflict and obstacles for the main character.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which term describes a struggle within a character?

• Resolution

• External Conflict

• Internal Conflict

• Climax

Answer explanation

The term that describes a struggle within a character is Internal Conflict, where the character faces a mental or emotional battle within themselves.

What is a metaphor?

• A comparison without using like or as

• Exaggeration for effect

• Words whose sounds suggest their meaning

• A contradiction in terms

Answer explanation

A metaphor is a comparison without using like or as, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the climax of a story?

• The beginning

• The moment of highest intensity

• The resolution

• The introduction of the conflict

Answer explanation

The climax of a story is the moment of highest intensity, where the tension reaches its peak before the resolution.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does 'foreshadowing' mean?

• Hints at future events

• The moral of the story

• The background of a story

• The setting of the story

Answer explanation

Foreshadowing means hinting at future events, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is 'personification'?

• Using onomatopoeia in writing

• A character who does not change

• A type of metaphor

• Giving human traits to nonhuman things

Answer explanation

Personification is the act of giving human traits to nonhuman things, making them seem more human-like.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which term refers to the main character?

• Static Character

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

• Dynamic Character

Answer explanation

The term 'Protagonist' refers to the main character in a story. They are usually the central figure and drive the plot forward.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is 'verbal irony'?

• When the outcome is unexpected

• A struggle between a character and society

• When the audience knows something the character doesn't

• Saying the opposite of what is meant

Answer explanation

Verbal irony is when someone says the opposite of what they mean, making it different from the literal meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does 'theme' refer to?

• The setting of the story

• The main idea or insight revealed by the story

• The perspective from which the story is told

• The sequence of events

Answer explanation

The 'theme' refers to the main idea or insight revealed by the story, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.2