Atmosphere In literature is

the feeling or sense evoked by an environment or setting

the plot structure of the story

the main character's personality traits

the physical characteristics of the environment

Bildungsroman is a coming-of-age story.

Bildungsroman is a genre of horror fiction.

Bildungsroman is a type of poetry.

Bildungsroman is a historical novel.

Releasing and providing relief from bug emotions.

An overused expression or idea in literature.

A unique and original idea in literature.

A literary device used to create suspense.

Conceit in literature

An extended metaphor that makes a striking comparison between dissimilar things.

A narrative technique that involves flashbacks.

A type of rhyme scheme used in poetry.

A brief summary of a character's traits.

Convention in literature

Literary conventions are when something is done so much that it becomes standard

Literary conventions are only used in poetry.

Literary conventions refer to the author's personal style.

Literary conventions are irrelevant to storytelling.

Deconstruction in literature

A technique where one closely looks and picks through a text

A method for summarizing texts in a straightforward manner.

An approach that focuses solely on the author's intent.

A technique for rewriting texts to make them more accessible.

Deus Ex Machina in literature

A plot device where an unexpected event or character resolves a situation.

A recurring theme that emphasizes the main conflict.

A character that appears at the beginning to set the stage.

A predictable outcome that follows a logical sequence.

Dichotomy in literature

A division into two contrasting parts or ideas.

A comparison of similar themes in literature.

A narrative technique used to confuse readers.

A style of writing that avoids conflict.

Classicism in literature

When you have a traditional and long established theories styles

Classicism in literature focuses solely on modern themes.

Classicism in literature promotes chaos and spontaneity.

Classicism in literature disregards historical influences.

Double entendre (This statement is false)

A figure of speech with two meanings.

A rhetorical device used for exaggeration.

A type of pun that is always serious.

A figure of speech with only one meaning.

End stop in literature

When there is punctuation at the end of a line in a stanza

A type of literary device used for emphasis.

A technique for creating suspense in a narrative.

A style of writing that avoids punctuation altogether.

Enjambment in literature

When there is no punctuation at the end of a line in a stanza

Enjambment refers to a character's dialogue in prose.

Enjambment is a type of rhyme scheme.

Enjambment is a form of narrative structure.

Define Euphony and Cacophy

Euphony is a pleasing sound; cacophony is a harsh sound.

Euphony is a loud sound; cacophony is a soft sound.

Euphony is a type of music; cacophony is a type of dance.

Euphony refers to a chaotic noise; cacophony refers to a harmonious melody.

Formalism in literature

Formalism is a literary approach that focuses on the form and structure of texts.

Formalism disregards the language and style used in literature.

Formalism emphasizes the author's biography and historical context.

Formalism is primarily concerned with the themes and messages of a text.

Inversion/inverted syntax in literature

Inversion/inverted syntax is a literary device that reverses the normal word order.

Inversion is a technique used in painting.

Inverted syntax is a type of rhyme scheme.

Inversion refers to a character's change in perspective.

Juxtaposition in literature

Juxtaposition is a literary technique that contrasts two or more elements.

Juxtaposition is a method for summarizing a story.

Juxtaposition refers to the chronological order of events.

Juxtaposition is a type of character development.

Magic Realism in literature

Magic Realism in literature is a genre that combines realistic narrative with magical elements.

A literary movement that rejects all forms of realism and embraces pure abstraction.

A style of writing that focuses solely on historical events without any magical aspects.

A genre that exclusively features fantasy elements without any realistic narrative.

Marxist critisism in literature

Marxist criticism examines literature's role in reflecting and shaping class struggles and social inequalities.

Marxist criticism is primarily concerned with the aesthetic value of literature.

Marxist criticism ignores social class and economic factors.

Marxist criticism focuses solely on the author's biography.

Metonymy in literature

Metonymy is a figure of speech that replaces the name of one thing with a shortened version of that word

Metonymy is a narrative technique that involves character development.

Metonymy refers to the use of symbols in literature.

Metonymy is a type of rhyme used in poetry.

Modernism in literature

A literary movement that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, emphasizing new forms and themes.

A movement that promotes traditional storytelling techniques.

A style of writing that focuses solely on historical events.

A genre that exclusively features fantasy and science fiction themes.

Naturalism in literature

Naturalism is a literary movement from the late 19th century

Naturalism disregards the impact of environment on characters.

Naturalism is a genre that exclusively features fantasy and magic.

Naturalism focuses solely on supernatural elements in literature.

A humorous or satirical imitation of a literary work.

A serious critique of a literary genre.

A detailed analysis of a literary work.

An original creation that follows traditional storytelling.

Pathletic Fallacy in literature

The pathetic fallacy is a literary device that attributes human emotions to nature or inanimate objects.

The pathetic fallacy is a type of poetry that focuses on human emotions.

The pathetic fallacy refers to the use of animals in literature to convey messages.

The pathetic fallacy is a narrative technique that involves unreliable narrators.

Apostrophe in literature

A figure of speech when a charecter adresses someone/something whom is absent

A type of punctuation used in contractions.

A method of writing poetry with rhyme and meter.

A narrative technique used to develop characters.

Post-Modernism in literature

Post-Modernism in literature is a movement that lasted from 1950-1960

Post-Modernism in literature rejects any form of irony or skepticism.

Post-Modernism in literature promotes a single, unified perspective on reality.

Post-Modernism in literature strictly adheres to classical narrative structures.

Psychoanalytic criticism in literature

Psychoanalytic criticism analyzes literature through the lens of psychological theories, focusing on unconscious motivations and conflicts.

Psychoanalytic criticism is primarily concerned with historical context.

Psychoanalytic criticism ignores character motivations in literature.

Psychoanalytic criticism focuses solely on the author's biography.

Reversal in literature

A narrative technique where an outcome is very unexpected- Plot Twist

A style that focuses on character development without plot twists.

A method of summarizing a story's main points.

A technique that emphasizes predictable outcomes.

Define Ethos, Pathos, and Logos

Ethos: credibility; Pathos: emotional appeal; Logos: logical reasoning.

Ethos: emotional appeal; Pathos: logical reasoning; Logos: credibility.

Ethos: logical reasoning; Pathos: credibility; Logos: emotional appeal.

Ethos: persuasion; Pathos: analysis; Logos: trust.

Romanticism in literature

A literary movement emphasizing emotion, individualism, and nature.

A movement focused on realism and social issues.

A genre that prioritizes scientific reasoning and logic.

A style that emphasizes brevity and minimalism in writing.

Round VS Flat charecter in literature

Round characters are complex and dynamic; flat characters are simple and static.

Round characters are simple and predictable; flat characters are complex and surprising.

Flat characters can change and develop throughout the story; round characters remain the same.

Round characters are always the main protagonists; flat characters are always the antagonists.

Satire is a literary genre that critiques through humor and irony.

Satire is a type of drama that avoids humor and irony.

Satire is a genre focused solely on romantic themes.

Satire is a form of poetry that celebrates heroism.

A significant change in literature to show a change in meaning or direction

A focus on individual authors' biographies.

The decline of poetry in modern literature.

The rise of digital media overshadowing print literature.

Style in literature is the way a writer expresses their idea through language

Style in literature is the length of the text.

Style in literature is the author's choice of genre.

Style in literature refers to the plot structure.

Subplot in literature

A secondary plot that complements the main plot.

A summary of the main events in the story.

A plot twist that confuses the reader.

Surrealism in literature

Surrealism in literature is a movement that emphasizes the exploration of the unconscious and the irrational.

Surrealism in literature is primarily concerned with social realism.

Surrealism in literature is a style that strictly follows logical reasoning.

Surrealism in literature focuses solely on historical events.

Synesthesia in literature

A literary device that associates one sense in terms of another

A technique for enhancing visual imagery.

A method for creating rhythmic patterns in poetry.

A style of writing that focuses solely on auditory elements.

Synecdoche in literature

Synecdoche is a literary device where a part represents the whole or vice versa.

Synecdoche refers to a character's internal conflict.

Synecdoche is a narrative technique that involves flashbacks.

The arrangement of words and phrases in sentences.

The use of metaphors in poetry.

The analysis of character development.

Tension in literature

Tension in literature is the emotional or mental strain experienced by characters due to conflicts.

Tension in literature refers to the physical strength of characters.

Tension in literature is the harmony between characters and their environment.

Tension in literature describes the setting of a story.

Transcendentalism in literature

Transcendentalism in literature emphasizes individual intuition, nature, and social reform.

Transcendentalism in literature promotes strict adherence to tradition.

Transcendentalism in literature rejects the importance of nature.

Transcendentalism in literature focuses solely on historical events.

Unity in literature is the coherence and harmoney of a literary work.

Unity in literature refers to the use of multiple genres in a single work.

Unity in literature is the random arrangement of themes and characters.

Unity in literature means the absence of any central theme or idea.

Verisimilitude in literature

The quality of appearing true or real in literature.

The quality of appearing false or fake in literature

The technique of writing in a poetic form.

The ability to create fictional characters.

Literary terms

Authored by Monica Smith

English

9th - 12th Grade

CCSS covered

AI Actions

Add similar questions

Adjust reading levels

Convert to real-world scenario

Translate activity

More...

Content View

Student View

54 questions

Show all answers

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Allegory

Story with a hidden meaning

Can be interpreted in multiple ways

when something sounds good

2 contrasting scenes close to one another

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Ambiguity

Can be interpreted in multiple ways

A novel dealing with ones formative years of spiritual education

Extended metaphor over the course of a story

late 19th century movement

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Agnorisis

The point when a charecter discovers anothers true identity (Lightbulb moment)

A term used for words that have some sound similarity but not rhyming

A very typical example of a certain person of thing

A shortyemed versipn of a word (Charisma -> Rizz)

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Antithesis

A sentence with two directly opposite phrases

A word that can mean more than one thing

The process of releasing and proving relief from a strong emotion

Comparing 2 or more things using like or as

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Approximate Rhyme

Approximate rhyme is a type of rhyme with similar but not identical sounds.

Approximate rhyme is a perfect match of sounds.

Approximate rhyme involves completely different sounds.

Approximate rhyme is a type of rhyme that only uses vowels.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Archaism

Archaism is a style of contemporary poetry.

Archaism is the study of ancient artifacts.

Archaism is the use of outdated language or expressions.

Archaism refers to modern slang usage.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Archetype

A typical example of a certain person or thing

A complex theory requiring extensive study.

An outdated concept with no relevance.

A rare and unique specimen.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.4

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Continue with Google

Continue with Email

Continue with Classlink

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Apple

Others

Already have an account?

Similar Resources on Wayground

50 questions

Writing & Grammar assignment 1 - B2b-c &C levels

Quiz

•

12th Grade

50 questions

Bộ câu hỏi thông hiểu lớp 12

Quiz

•

12th Grade

50 questions

conditional sentences

Quiz

•

10th - 12th Grade

50 questions

Soal Kelas X Semester 1

Quiz

•

10th Grade

51 questions

Unit 5 Test 1 10

Quiz

•

10th Grade

54 questions

homonym, homophone, homograph quiz (revision)

Quiz

•

8th - 11th Grade

57 questions

11. Ôn cuối HK2 22 23

Quiz

•

11th Grade

50 questions

4VMBO TL Grammar Workbook

Quiz

•

4th - 12th Grade

Popular Resources on Wayground

15 questions

Fractions on a Number Line

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

20 questions

Equivalent Fractions

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

25 questions

Multiplication Facts

Quiz

•

5th Grade

29 questions

Alg. 1 Section 5.1 Coordinate Plane

Quiz

•

9th Grade

$fractions$

22 questions

fractions

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

11 questions

FOREST Effective communication

Lesson

•

20 questions

Main Idea and Details

Quiz

•

5th Grade

20 questions

Context Clues

Quiz

•

6th Grade

Discover more resources for English

20 questions

Combining Sentences

Lesson

•

9th Grade

15 questions

ACT Reading Practice

Quiz

•

11th Grade

10 questions

Test Taking Strategies for State Reading Assessments

Interactive video

•

6th - 10th Grade

25 questions

Name that Logo

Quiz

•

10th Grade

10 questions

The Landlady

Quiz

•

9th Grade

30 questions

Vocabulary Review Practice – Set A & B

Quiz

•

10th Grade

10 questions

Multisyllabic Words 1

Quiz

•

4th - 9th Grade

12 questions

IREAD Week 4 - Review

Quiz

•

3rd Grade - University

Literary terms

Allegory

Ambiguity

Agnorisis

Antithesis

Approximate Rhyme

Archaism

Archetype

Atmosphere In literature is

Bildungsroman

Caesura

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Similar Resources on Wayground

Popular Resources on Wayground

Discover more resources for English