Literary Terms Quiz

What is the central idea of a fiction story that can teach a life lesson called?

• Flashback

• Theme

• Conflict

• Plot

What term describes a scene in a story that jumps to a time earlier than the main story?

• Foreshadowing

• Dialogue

• Flashback

• Symbolism

Which term refers to the use of hints and clues to suggest what will happen later in a story?

• Foreshadow

• Characterization

• Mood

• Tone

What is a struggle or problem in a story called?

• Theme

• Conflict

• Plot

• Thesis

What is the term for the features (physical or personality) of a person in a story?

• Symbolism

• Characterization

• Elaboration

• Mood

What is the sequence of events in a story, including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution?

• Plot

• Theme

• Conflict

• Dialogue

What term describes a conversation between characters?

• Symbolism

• Dialogue

• Tone

• Mood

What is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities called?

• Figurative Language

• Symbolism

• Theme

• Thesis

What type of language includes writing or speech that is not meant to be taken literally, such as irony, metaphors, and similes?

• Direct Quote

• Figurative Language

• Elaboration

• Thesis

What is the sentence that states the purpose of an essay called?

• Theme

• Thesis

• Tone

• Mood