Literary Terms Quiz

What is an allegory?

• A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning

• A state of disorder due to absence of authority

• A person who goes against the protagonist

• Something that is the exact opposite of something else

What does anarchy refer to?

• A system of government by the whole population

• A state of disorder due to absence of authority

• Exercising a compelling charm

• Hinting at something that will happen later

Who is an antagonist in a story?

• The main character

• Someone who goes against the protagonist

• Someone under the authority of someone else

• A person excluded by a group

What is the definition of antithesis?

• Complete disorder

• The exact opposite of something else

• Hostile or intends to harm

• Relating to the messiah

What does chaos mean?

• A system of government by elected representatives

• Hinting at something that will happen later

• Complete disorder

• A place that is extremely happy

What does charismatic mean?

• Exercising a compelling charm

• Persuading someone by using force

• Contemptuous ridicule or mockery

• A system in which members are ranked

What is coercion?

• A system of government by the whole population

• Persuading someone to do something by using force or threats

• Hinting at something that will happen later

• A place that is extremely happy

What is democracy?

• A state of disorder due to absence of authority

• A system of government by the whole population

• Exercising a compelling charm

• A person who goes against the protagonist

What does derision mean?

• Contemptuous ridicule or mockery

• A system in which members are ranked

• A place that is extremely happy

• Hostile or intends to harm

What is foreshadowing?

• Hinting at something that will happen later in the story

• A system of government by the whole population

• Exercising a compelling charm

• Persuading someone by using force