Literacy Terms Funky Quiz

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1.

The general term that uses a word or phrase to mean the exact opposite of its literal or normal meaning.
- A.
  
  Personification
- B.
  
  Irony
- C.
  
  Simile
- D.
  
  Hyperbole
2.

Language used to create a special effect or feeling.
- A.
  
  Irony
- B.
  
  Metaphor
- C.
  
  Figurative language
- D.
  
  Context
3.

An exaggeration, or overstatement.
- A.
  
  Euphemism
- B.
  
  Connotation
- C.
  
  Hyperbole
- D.
  
  Simile
4.

Stating an idea with restraint to emphasize what is being talked about, known as an understatement; but it also goes by another name. Instead of saying, 'He's dead', you might say, 'He's gone'. It's less offensive or harsh.
- A.
  
  Euphemism
- B.
  
  Foreshadowing
- C.
  
  Exposition
- D.
  
  Myth
5.

Words that are old-fashioned and no longer sound natural.
- A.
  
  Irony
- B.
  
  Symbol
- C.
  
  Analogy
- D.
  
  Archaic words
6.

Writing that is intended to make clear, or explain, something that might otherwise be difficult to understand.
- A.
  
  Exposition
- B.
  
  Conflict
- C.
  
  Falling action
- D.
  
  Personification
7.

A literary work in which a character is speaking about him or herself as if another person were present.
- A.
  
  Irony
- B.
  
  Connotation
- C.
  
  Dramatic monologue
- D.
  
  Onomatopoeia
8.

A comparison of two unlike things in which a word of comparison is used, such as 'like' or 'as'.
- A.
  
  Personification
- B.
  
  Simile
- C.
  
  Metaphor
- D.
  
  Imagery
9.

The combined words or phrases a writer selects to create a certain picture in the reader's mind.
- A.
  
  Imagery
- B.
  
  Simile
- C.
  
  Metaphor
- D.
  
  Hyperbole
10.

Writing that relates an event or a series of events.
- A.
  
  Narration
- B.
  
  Antithesis
- C.
  
  Protagonist
- D.
  
  Antagonist
11.

A form of literature intended to mock a particular literary work or its style.
- A.
  
  Irony
- B.
  
  Sarcasm
- C.
  
  Parody
- D.
  
  Fish
12.

Giving hints and clues of what is to come later in a story.
- A.
  
  Shadows
- B.
  
  Foreshadowing
- C.
  
  Irony
- D.
  
  Narration
13.

'She's as strong as a really thick piece of nylon, twined with steel'
- A.
  
  Simile
- B.
  
  Metaphor
- C.
  
  Personification
- D.
  
  Irony
14.

'He's a tank!' is an example of:
- A.
  
  Metaphor
- B.
  
  Connotation
- C.
  
  Euphemism
- D.
  
  Simile
15.

You have to be cruel to be kind - is an example of:
- A.
  
  Paradox
- B.
  
  Metonymy
- C.
  
  Irony
- D.
  
  Onomatopoeia
16.

Words used to describe the things they sound like are known as:
- A.
  
  Onomatopoeia
- B.
  
  Metaphor
- C.
  
  Exaggeration
- D.
  
  Cool
17.

Giving human qualities to non-human things is known as:
- A.
  
  Metaphor
- B.
  
  Personification
- C.
  
  Hyperbole
- D.
  
  Sunshine
18.

The main character or hero in a story is known as:
- A.
  
  Protagonist
- B.
  
  Antagonist
- C.
  
  Character
- D.
  
  Lennie
19.

The use of praise to mock someone or something.
- A.
  
  Sarcasm
- B.
  
  Irony
- C.
  
  Simile
- D.
  
  Rude
20.

The overall feeling, or effect, created by a writer's use of words.
- A.
  
  Home
- B.
  
  Phone
- C.
  
  Bone
- D.
  
  Tone