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Literary Analysis and Character Traits Quiz

#1

Which literary term refers to the central idea or message in a work of literature?

Theme
Explanation

Central idea or message in literature.

#2

Which literary device involves a direct comparison between two unlike things, using the words 'like' or 'as'?

Simile
Explanation

Direct comparison using 'like' or 'as.'

#3

What is the term for the use of clues or hints to suggest events that will occur later in the plot of a story?

Foreshadowing
Explanation

Clues suggesting future events in a story.

#4

Who is the author of the classic novel 'Pride and Prejudice'?

Jane Austen
Explanation

Author of 'Pride and Prejudice.'

#5

Which literary term is defined as the use of exaggeration for emphasis or effect?

Hyperbole
Explanation

Exaggeration for emphasis or effect.

#6

In Shakespeare's play 'Romeo and Juliet,' what character serves as the comic relief and is a friend to Romeo?

Mercutio
Explanation

Comic relief and friend to Romeo in 'Romeo and Juliet.'

#7

In George Orwell's '1984,' what is the oppressive government's slogan?

Ignorance is Strength
Explanation

Oppressive government's slogan in '1984.'

#8

In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' who is the mysterious neighbor that the children are fascinated by and afraid of?

Boo Radley
Explanation

Mysterious neighbor in 'To Kill a Mockingbird.'

#9

In the play 'Macbeth' by William Shakespeare, what is the name of Macbeth's wife?

Lady Macbeth
Explanation

Wife of Macbeth in 'Macbeth.'

#10

In the novel 'The Great Gatsby,' what is Jay Gatsby's real name?

James Gatz
Explanation

Real name of Jay Gatsby in 'The Great Gatsby.'

#11

Who is the protagonist in J.K. Rowling's 'Harry Potter' series?

Harry Potter
Explanation

Main character in 'Harry Potter' series.

#12

What is the term for the emotional atmosphere or predominant emotion in a literary work?

Mood
Explanation

Emotional atmosphere in literature.

#13

Who wrote the novel 'One Hundred Years of Solitude,' which is considered a landmark in magic realism?

Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Explanation

Author of 'One Hundred Years of Solitude.'

#14

Which character in Shakespeare's play 'Hamlet' utters the famous line, 'To be or not to be, that is the question'?

Hamlet
Explanation

Character uttering famous line in 'Hamlet.'

#15

Which character in Shakespeare's 'Othello' is known for being honest and straightforward, but tragically misunderstood and betrayed?

Cassio
Explanation

Honest and betrayed character in 'Othello.'

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