Literary Terms and Devices- Short Story 3 - Quiz
  • 1. the main idea expressed in a work of literature
A) theme
B) conflict
C) tone
D) plot
  • 2. making fun of human weaknesses or follies to bring about change
A) point-of-view
B) climax
C) satire
D) local color
  • 3. using details about speech, dress, customs, or scenery, to describe and area
A) local color
B) setting
C) rising action
D) imagery
  • 4. the complication; a second part that develops the plot
A) exposition
B) rising action
C) setting
D) resolution
  • 5. stuggle withing the character
A) climax
B) metaphor
C) internal conflict
D) external conflict
  • 6. characters struggle with outside forces
A) external conflict
B) internal conflict
C) third person
D) setting
  • 7. all knowing; knows thoughts of people
A) omiscient point-of-view
B) first person point-of-view
C) third person point-of-view
  • 8. an individual in literature given emotion and moral qualities; can include animals or natural forces
A) antagonist
B) symbol
C) allusion
D) character
  • 9. what the author tells you about a character
A) direct characterization
B) indirect characterization
C) antagonist
D) protagonist
  • 10. the central or main character in a story
A) protagonist
B) character
C) foil
D) antagonist
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