#1
Which literary device involves the use of contradictory terms in a sentence?
Oxymoron
ExplanationOxymoron: Contradictory terms used together for effect.
#2
What is the primary purpose of dialogue in a story?
To develop characters and advance the plot
ExplanationDialogue: Advances plot and develops characters through conversation.
#3
What does the term 'onomatopoeia' refer to in writing?
Words that imitate the sound they represent
ExplanationOnomatopoeia: Words imitating the sound they describe.
#4
What literary device involves the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words in a sentence?
Alliteration
ExplanationAlliteration: Repetition of initial consonant sounds in words.
#5
What is the term for the use of words to convey a meaning opposite to their literal interpretation?
Irony
ExplanationIrony: Conveying opposite meaning to literal interpretation.
#6
What is the term for the perspective from which a story is told?
Point of View
ExplanationPoint of View: The narrator's position or angle of perception in a story.
#7
Which of the following is an example of a third-person limited point of view?
He walked into the room, unsure of what to expect.
ExplanationThird-person Limited POV: Narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of one character only.
#8
What is foreshadowing in literature?
A literary device that hints at future events
ExplanationForeshadowing: Hinting at future events to build anticipation.
#9
Which literary term refers to the emotional atmosphere created by a work?
Mood
ExplanationMood: Emotional atmosphere evoked by a literary work.
#10
In literature, what does the term 'subplot' refer to?
A secondary plot or storyline that runs parallel to the main plot
ExplanationSubplot: Secondary storyline running alongside the main plot.
#11
What is a red herring in the context of storytelling?
A distracting element that leads readers away from the main plot
ExplanationRed Herring: A misleading clue or detail diverting attention from the main plot.
#12
What does the term 'deus ex machina' refer to in narrative writing?
A sudden, unexpected resolution to a story's conflict
ExplanationDeus Ex Machina: Contrived or sudden resolution to a story's conflict.
#13
What is the purpose of a prologue in a narrative?
To provide background information or set the stage for the story
ExplanationPrologue: Sets the stage or provides background information.
#14
What is the purpose of symbolism in literature?
To represent ideas or qualities beyond the literal meaning
ExplanationSymbolism: Representing ideas beyond literal meaning.
#15
What is the function of a 'foil' character in literature?
To highlight and contrast the qualities of another character
ExplanationFoil Character: Contrasting another character's qualities.