Literary Terms 2

What is the term used to describe a literary work based on imagination rather than fact?

• Non-fiction

• Biography

• Fiction

• Autobiography

Who is typically in conflict with the main character in a story?

• Sidekick

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

• Narrator

What do we call the main character of a literary work?

• Antagonist

• Narrator

• Protagonist

• Extra

Which type of character is fully developed in a story, showing both good and bad traits?

• Static character

• Flat character

• Round character

• Minor character

What is the term for the central idea of a work of literature?

• Message

• Theme

• Moral

• Plot

What is the climax of a story?

• The beginning

• The most exciting moment

• The resolution

• The introduction

What does the term "dynamic character" refer to?

• A character that does not change

• A character whose feelings change

• A character whose character changes in the story

• A character that appears only once

What is an "allusion" in literature?

• A direct quote from another work

• A reference to another work of literature, person, or event

• A detailed description of a historical event

• A fictional representation of a real person

What does the term "stanza" refer to in poetry?

• A group of lines

• A type of rhyme

• A single word

• A full poem

What is a "symbol" in literature?

• Something that stands for something else

• A character's name

• A major plot twist

• The climax of a story