Literary Terms Quiz

What is a Euphemism?

• A direct statement that conveys harsh realities

• A figure of speech that replaces a harsh term with a milder one

• A type of metaphor used in poetry

• A literary device that exaggerates for effect

What does “Literature” encompass?

• Only fictional works

• Written works that express ideas, emotions, and stories

• Only poetry and drama

• Visual arts and performance

What is creative writing?

• Writing that strictly follows grammatical rules

• Any writing that is intended for publication

• Writing that emphasizes imagination and original ideas

• Writing that is focused solely on factual information

What is the definition of "theme"?

• The central idea or message of a literary work

• A repetitive sound pattern in poetry

• A group of lines forming a unit in a poem

• Vivid descriptions that appeal to the senses

What does "rhyme" refer to?

• A repetitive sound pattern in poetry

• The central idea or message of a literary work

• A group of lines forming a unit in a poem

• Vivid descriptions that appeal to the senses

What is a "stanza"?

• A group of lines forming a unit in a poem

• A type of imagery used in poetry

• A personification of an object

• A repetitive sound pattern

What is a "couplet Stanza"?

• A stanza with three lines

• A stanza with four lines

• A stanza with two lines that usually rhyme

• A type of imagery used in poetry

What is a "tercet Stanza"?

• A stanza with four lines

• A stanza with two lines

• A stanza with three lines

• A stanza with five lines

What does "imagery" mean?

• Vivid descriptions that appeal to the senses

• The rhythm of a poem

• A type of personification

• A repetitive sound pattern

What is "personification"?

• Giving human traits to non-human things

• The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

• A type of stanza

• A vivid description that appeals to the senses