Literary Elements Review

What is symbolism?

• A literary device where an object represents a larger idea.

• A technique used to create suspense in a story.

• A method of character development in novels.

• A way to describe the physical appearance of characters.

What is a narrative?

• A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

• A type of poem that tells a story.

• A summary of events in chronological order.

• A fictional account that is entirely made up.

What is dialogue?

• A type of literary device used to convey a message.

• The written conversational exchange between two or more characters in a literary work.

• A narrative technique that describes a character's thoughts.

• A form of poetry that expresses emotions.

What is point of view?

• The main character's name in the story.

• The perspective from whom the story is told.

• The setting of the story.

• The conflict that drives the plot.

What is a protagonist?

• A character who opposes the main character in a story.

• The main character in a story, often facing a conflict that drives the plot.

• A minor character who provides support to the protagonist.

• The narrator of the story who describes the events.

What is irony?

• A literary technique where the intended meaning is the same as the actual meaning.

• A situation where the outcome is opposite to what is expected.

• A literary technique where the intended meaning is different from the actual meaning, often highlighting a contrast.

• A method of storytelling that focuses on character development.

What is foreshadowing?

• A literary device that provides a hint of what is to come later in the story.

• A technique used to create suspense by delaying the resolution of a conflict.

• A method of character development through dialogue and actions.

• A narrative style that focuses on the inner thoughts of characters.

What is an antagonist?

• A character who supports the protagonist

• A character or force in conflict with the protagonist, often creating obstacles

• A character who provides comic relief

• A character who is a mentor to the protagonist

What is a plot?

• A plot is the sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict and resolution.

• A plot is the main character's journey throughout the story.

• A plot is the setting where the story takes place.

• A plot is the moral lesson learned at the end of the story.

What is a claim?

• A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true, often used in arguments.

• A claim is a type of evidence used to support a conclusion.

• A claim is a question posed to elicit information.

• A claim is a synonym for a hypothesis in scientific research.