Literary Terms Quiz (Fiction and Nonfiction)

Which literary term means the main character in the story?

• Antagonist

• Narrator

• Protagonist

• Flat Character

Which literary term means the character(s) in conflict with the main character?

• Antagonist

• Narrator

• Protagonist

• Flat Character

Which literary term means a character in the story that we know a lot about?

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

• Round character

• Flat Character

Which literary term means a character in the story that we do not know a lot about?

• Antagonist

• Narrator

• Protagonist

• Flat Character

Which literary term means the reasons why the characters act the way they do?

• Traits

• Character Motivation

• Protagonist

• Conflict

Which literary term means the character's qualities?

• Traits

• Character Motivation

• Protagonist

• Conflict

Which literary term means the problem of a story?

• Traits

• Character Motivation

• Protagonist

• Conflict

Which literary term means where and when the story takes place?

• Flashback

• Foreshadow

• Theme

• Setting

Which literary term means two characters are in conflict with each other?

• Character v. self

• Character v. character

• Character v. nature

• Character v. society

Which literary term means a character is in conflict with the weather, an animal or a disease?

• Character v. self

• Character v. character

• Character v. nature

• Character v. society