Literary Terms and Plot Elements Review

What is the term for a struggle between opposing forces in a story?

• Conflict

• Plot

• Theme

• Symbolism

Which part of the plot involves the introduction of the main conflict?

• Exposition

• Climax

• Resolution

• Falling action

What is the message of the story without mentioning character names called?

• Theme

• Conflict

• Symbolism

• Mood

What is the use of an object or word to represent an abstract idea?

• Symbolism

• Allusion

• Imagery

• Metaphor

What is the feeling of the reader called?

• Mood

• Tone

• Theme

• Conflict

What is the attitude of the writer referred to as?

• Tone

• Mood

• Theme

• Symbolism

What does the acronym STEAL stand for in characterization?

• Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, Looks

• Speech, Tone, Effect, Actions, Language

• Speech, Theme, Effect, Actions, Language

• Speech, Thoughts, Emotions, Actions, Language

What is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally?

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

What is the repetition of the same initial sound in a series of words?

• Alliteration

• Onomatopoeia

• Oxymoron

• Personification

What is a comparison without using "like" or "as"?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Alliteration