Literary Terms Quiz

What does the term "identity" refer to?

• A system for organizing groups

• Visually descriptive language

• The qualities and traits that make one person or group different from any other

• A type of literary work

What is "imagery" in literary work?

• A system for organizing groups

• The qualities and traits of a person

• Visually descriptive language

• A type of social standing

What does "hierarchy" mean?

• A type of literary work

• A system for organizing groups based on levels of importance, power, or social standing

• The qualities and traits of a person

• Visually descriptive language

What does the word "medieval" relate to?

• The Renaissance

• The Middle Ages

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Modern Era

What is a "nuance"?

• A large difference in size

• A subtle or slight difference in quality

• A complete change in meaning

• A major shift in tone

Who is a "poacher"?

• A person who legally hunts

• A person who fishes with permission

• A person who hunts or fishes without permission

• A person who protects wildlife

What does the term "perspective" mean?

• A particular way of viewing things or events.

• A journey to a sacred place.

• The development of a character in a story.

• A type of artistic style.

What is a "pilgrimage"?

• A short trip to a nearby city.

• A long trip taken to a sacred place for a religious or moral purpose.

• A journey to a fictional world.

• A vacation to a beach resort.

What does "characterization" refer to?

• The setting of a story.

• The plot of a movie.

• The way a fictional character’s identity is developed and shown in a story, play, or movie.

• The theme of a novel.

What does the word "redundant" mean?

• Useful and necessary

• Not useful; excessive; uselessly repetitive

• Unique and original

• Brief and concise