Literary terms Set 2 practice for Quiz Friday

Match the literary terms with their correct definitions:

• A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation (e.g., "Life is like a box of chocolates").

• Euphemism

• Information that surrounds a word or event and helps to clarify its meaning.

• Idiom

• A phrase or expression whose meaning cannot be understood from the literal definitions of its individual words (e.g., "It's raining cats and dogs").

• Analogy

• A polite way of saying something harsh, unpleasant, or embarrassing (e.g., "Passed away" instead of "died").

• Dramatic Irony

• When the audience knows something that a character does not, creating tension or humor.

• Context

Who is the protagonist in Roald Dahl’s short story “The Landlady,” and what is the motivation?

• The landlady, whose goal is to find new guests for her Bed and Breakfast.

• Billy Weaver, a young man trying to find affordable lodging.

• Christopher Mulholland, who wants to enjoy a quiet stay at the Bed and Breakfast.

• The Bell and Dragon pub, which competes for customers with the Bed and Breakfast.

In "The Landlady" by Roald Dahl, the hostess says, “I stuff all my little pets myself when they pass away.” This is an example of what literary device?

• idiom

• hyperbole

• euphemism

Which of the following best describes how context works?

• Context changes the spelling of a word.

• Context helps clarify the meaning of a word or phrase by providing background information.

• Context adds humor to a serious statement.

• Context removes ambiguity from numbers in sentences.

Which of the following sentences is an example of an analogy?

• Finding my keys was like searching for a needle in a haystack.

• He is taller than his brother.

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• I have 10 apples in my bag.

 Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

• Break a leg!

• I've told you a million times!

• Mind your own business.

• It's raining cats and dogs.

What role does the antagonist play in a story?

• The character who helps the protagonist achieve their goal.

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  A background character who has no impact on the plot.

• A mentor who guides the protagonist.

• The character who opposes the protagonist and creates conflict.

Which of the following best represents foreshadowing?

• A flashback scene that explains a character’s motivation.

• An unexpected plot twist that occurs without warnin

• A character making a vague statement that hints at a future event.

• A character vividly describing past events.

Who is the protagonist in a story?

• The main character who drives the plot forward.

• A character who provides comic relief.

• A character who helps the antagonist.

• The character who opposes the main character.

Who was the protagonist in the story "The Scarlet Ibis"?

• The ibis

• the storm

• Doodle

• Doodle's brother