literary terms test

Question 1

A narrative in which characters and setting stand for abstract ideas or moral qualities.
Example: We learn that strong and steady wins the race in the fable The Tortoise & the Hare

Answer 1

allegory

Question 2

what’s the difference between parables and fables?

Answer 2

parables and fables are actually short allegories. the main difference between parables and fables is that the main characters of parables tend to be humans whiles fables feature animals. plants, and inanimate objects.

Question 3

The reason or intent for writing. We often connect this to the theme. What message might the author want readers to learn from the material?

Answer 3

author’s purpose

Question 4

What are the 5 types of author’s purpose?

Answer 4

Persuade
Inform
Entertain
Describe
Explain

Question 5

What are the 4 types of Character Classification?

Answer 5

Static Character is one who does not change much in the course of the story.
A Dynamic character changes as a result of the story’s events.
A Flat character has only one or two traits, and there is no depth
A Round character is like a real person who has many different traits sometimes these traits contradict each other.

Question 6

Struggle or clash between opposing characters or opposing forces.

Answer 6

conflict

Question 7

a conflict within the mind of a character who is torn between opposing feelings or between different courses of action.

Answer 7

internal conflict

Question 8

an internal conflict within a character, where aspects of his or her personality (emotional, intellectual, or moral) may struggle for dominance.

Answer 8

Man versus Self

Question 9

a conflict between a character and an outside force, such as another character, nature, or society.

Answer 9

external conflict

Question 10

types of external conflict

Answer 10

Man versus Man: an external conflict between two characters.
Man versus Society: an external conflict between a character and a social force or condition produced by society, such as poverty, political revolution, or a set of values
Man versus Nature: an external conflict between a character and some natural obstacle or natural condition

Question 11

Scene in a movie, play, short story, novel, or narrative poem the interrupts the present action of the plot to flash backward and tell what happened at an earlier event.

Answer 11

flashback

Question 12

What is imagery?

Answer 12

Language that appeals to the senses.
-hearing, smell, taste, sight, touch

Question 13

An object, phrase, idea or concept that appears repeatedly throughout a literary work. It helps reinforce the main idea an author wants to emphasize.

Answer 13

Motif
UNLIKE A THEME, a motif can be expressed as a single word or fragmentary phrase, while a theme usually must be expressed as a complete sentence.

Question 14

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things, in which one thing becomes another thing without using the words like or as

Answer 14

metaphor

Question 15

What are the 3 types of POV point of view?

Answer 15

1st person POV: Uses “I” pronoun - from the perspective of the main character.

2nd person POV - Uses “You/Your” pronouns

3rd person: Uses “He/she/they” pronouns

Question 16

What are the types of 3rd person?

Answer 16

3rd person limited - focuses on one character only
3rd person omniscient - all-knowing narrator
3rd person objective - journalistic/no inner thoughts (narrator is like a documentary camera)

Question 17

The voice telling a story

Answer 17

narrator

Question 18

What is an unreliable narrator?

Answer 18

A narrator whose credibility has been compromised. Sometimes a character who may be immature or doesn’t recall all details might be considered unreliable.

Question 19

The use of a person, place, thing, or event to represent an idea or quality
Something concrete representing an abstract concept

examples

Answer 19

Symbolism

Example: a sword may be a sword and also symbolize justice. A symbol may be said to embody an idea.
Example: depending on the story, a chain can symbolize slavery OR unity

Question 20

Figurative of speech that compares two unlike things using like or as.
Example: She is thin as a rail. His legs are like tree trunks.

Answer 20

simile

Question 21

The central message of a literary work. It is the main idea and gives an insight into human nature.
MORE than one word - it is a complete statement.

Answer 21

theme