Literary Terms Quiz

Imagine you're reading an exciting story, and you can't help but root for the main character. What term is used to describe this central figure in the tale?

• Antagonist

• Setting

• Protagonist

• Theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Imagine you're joining Isla, Jackson, and Evelyn on a magical adventure! What is the term for the time and place where their story unfolds?

• Plot

• Setting

• Conflict

• Mood

Hey there, word wizards! Anika and Jackson are having a playful debate. Can you help them out by identifying which literary device involves the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words?

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Simile

• Allegory

In the thrilling adventures of Emma and Noah, what is the term for the epic struggle between opposing forces that keeps readers on the edge of their seats?

• Conflict

• Tone

• Symbolism

• Ethos

Imagine you're in a book club with Maya, Isla, and Elijah. You're all trying to figure out what the underlying message or main idea of your latest read is. What term would you use to describe this concept?

• Mood

• Theme

• Character

• Logos

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Olivia and Elijah are having a friendly debate. Olivia says, "When you compare two things using 'like' or 'as', what is that called?" Can you help Elijah answer?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Imagery

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Imagine Scarlett and Noah are on a magical adventure where trees whisper secrets and the wind sings lullabies. Which literary device is at play when non-human things like these are given human characteristics?

• Personification

• Allegory

• Ethos

• Pathos

Imagine you're reading a story written by Emma. What do you call the special vibe or attitude Emma has towards the subject she's writing about?

• Tone

• Mood

• Plot

• Setting

Imagine you're in a magical world where symbols come to life! Which term describes the enchanting use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities? Join Isla, Aria, and Anika on this whimsical quest!

• Symbolism

• Repetition

• Logos

• Imagery

In the magical world of storytelling, what do Hannah, Ava, and Evelyn call the sequence of events that make up a tale?

• Plot

• Theme

• Conflict

• Allegory