Literary Vocabulary Quiz

1 In an academic setting, what does the word "literature" refer to?

Only classic novels Any type of story Only poetry Only non-fiction

Correct Answer: B - Any type of story

The chapter states that "In an academic setting, the word literature is used to refer to any type of story." The chapter also mentions that we use the word "narrative" to note anything with story elements in it.

2 What is a theme in literature?

The time and place where the story occurs The main character's personality The message, moral, perspective, or worldview the story was written to communicate The sequence of events in a story

Correct Answer: C - The message, moral, perspective, or worldview the story was written to communicate

Theme is defined as "The message, moral, perspective, or worldview that the story was written to communicate." The chapter also describes it as "The 'thing that the author has to say.'" It's one of the four major elements of literature.

3 Which element of literature is defined as "the time, place, and special circumstances in which the action takes place"?

Plot Setting Character Theme

Correct Answer: B - Setting

Setting is one of the four major elements of literature and is defined as "The time, place, and special circumstances in which the action takes place." This provides the context and backdrop for the story's events.

4 What is plot?

The people involved in the story The author's writing style What happens; which is ultimately the consequences of the characters' choices The time period of the story

Correct Answer: C - What happens; which is ultimately the consequences of the characters' choices

Plot is defined as "What happens; which is ultimately the consequences of the characters' choices." It's one of the four major elements of literature and represents the sequence of events driven by character decisions and actions.

5 What type of passages tell us about the setting or circumstances and illustrate the scene?

Action Passages Dialogue Passages Descriptive Passages Narrative Passages

Correct Answer: C - Descriptive Passages

The chapter explains that "Descriptive Passages tell us about the setting or circumstances. Their job is to illustrate the scene." These passages help readers visualize and understand the environment and context of the story.

6 Which type of passage tells us what the characters are saying or thinking?

Descriptive Passages Action Passages Exposition Passages Dialogue Passages

Correct Answer: D - Dialogue Passages

According to the chapter, "Dialogue Passages tell us what the characters are saying (or thinking)." These passages reveal character voices, thoughts, and conversations, which are essential for character development and advancing the plot.

7 In the Story Arc, what is exposition?

When tension builds as a result of conflict When the author gives us background information The height of the action When the author tells us how things end up

Correct Answer: B - When the author gives us background information

The chapter defines exposition as "when the author gives us background information." This is typically at the beginning of the story arc, where readers learn about the characters, setting, and initial circumstances before the main action begins.

8 What is the climax in the Story Arc?

The introduction of characters The height of the action and the big choice that determines the outcome The final paragraph of the story The setting description

Correct Answer: B - The height of the action and the big choice that determines the outcome

Climax is defined as "the height of the action. The big choice that determines the outcome." This is the turning point of the story where tension reaches its peak and the main conflict comes to a head.

9 What is a metaphor?

When an author hints at things to come later A poetic comparison of two things where qualities of one are carried over to the other Vivid description to help picture a scene The main message of the story

Correct Answer: B - A poetic comparison of two things where qualities of one are carried over to the other

The chapter defines metaphor as "A poetic comparison to two things. The qualities of one are usually carried over to the other." Metaphors are literary devices that help authors sound unique and communicate ideas effectively.

10 What is imagery in literature?

Pictures in a book When an author hints at future events Where an author uses vivid description to help you picture an idea or scene The setting of the story

Correct Answer: C - Where an author uses vivid description to help you picture an idea or scene

Imagery is defined as "Where an author uses vivid description to help you picture an idea or scene." It's one of the literary devices authors use to share their voice in writing and engage readers' senses.