All Literary Terms

Which term refers to writing that tells about real people, places, objects, events, and ideas?

• Poetry

• Nonfiction

• Drama

• Folklore

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.K.5

What type of literature appears in verse form?

• Drama

• Nonfiction

• Poetry

• Short Story

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.7.10

What is a speech given by a character who is alone on stage called?

• Exposition

• Soliloquy

• Climax

• Resolution

Tags

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What term refers to literature of a specific people or culture that is passed down through generations?

• Plot

• Theme

• Folklore

• Setting

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.K.5

Which term refers to writing that tells about real people, places, objects, events, and ideas?

• Poetry

• Nonfiction

• Drama

• Folklore

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.K.5

What is the sequence of events in a story called?

• Plot

• Exposition

• Climax

• Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is the beginning of a story that includes background information called?

• Rising action

• Exposition

• Falling action

• Climax

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

What stage sets the plot in motion?

• Climax

• Resolution

• Inciting incident

• Falling action

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What is the action leading to the climax called?

• Rising action

• Falling action

• Exposition

• Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

What is the high point of the story called?

• Exposition

• Climax

• Resolution

• Falling action

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C