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Literary Terms

Quiz by Jennifer Nylander

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5 questions
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  • Q1
    The main topic and lesson of a story
    theme
    characterization
    conflict
    onamotopoeia
    30s
  • Q2
    The way an author describes a character, especially through actions and words
    conflict
    theme
    mood
    characterization
    30s
  • Q3
    A comparison of two different things WITHOUT using like or as
    metaphor
    onamotapoeia
    simile
    personification
    30s
  • Q4
    The time and place of a story
    conflict
    exposition
    theme
    setting
    30s
  • Q5
    The turning point in a story, usually the point of highest interest
    exposition
    falling action
    resolution
    climax
    30s

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