Literary Terms Review Fiction

Any language that appeals to the senses is called ___.

• denotation

• connotation

• irony

• imagery

Science fiction, dystopian fiction, nonfiction, lyric poetry, epic poetry, and historical fiction are all examples of ___.

• setting

• syntax

• genre

• mood

A character that remains the same throughout a story, movie, etc. is a/an ___.

• dynamic character

• static character

• character foil

• round character

A character that has very few traits is called a/an ___.

• dynamic character

• static character

• flat character

• round character

Since these characters are very different, Spock could be considered a ___ to Capt. Kirk.

• symbolism

• theme

• character foil

• flat character.

When the result is the opposite of what is expected, it is called ___.

• tone

• exposition

• genre

• irony

Which of the following is the best definition of plot?

• the problem in a story

• the sequence of events in a story

• a life lesson within a story

• the topic a story is about

Which of the following is the best definition of theme?

• where and when a story takes place

• the main idea of a story

• the big topic in a work of fiction

• a message about life conveyed in a story

Which of the following is the best definition of foreshadowing?

• when the author of a story gives hints about what's going to happen in the future

• the location, time period, and background information in a story

• the most exciting point in story when the tension is at the highest point

• language that is not meant to be taken literally

Which of the following is the best definition of exposition?

• A struggle between the main character and outside forces

• A figure of speech that compares two things using “like” or “as”

• The main character of a story, usually the hero or heroine

• The beginning of a story when the reader learns about background information, characters, setting, and environment