Literary Terms
The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text is not the antagonist but the ____________.
The word "mortification" has the root "mort" in it. Which word most closely matches the meaning of mortification?
a) confusion
b) sadness
c) embarrassment
d) fear
c) embarrassment
A comparison of two things using either like or as is a _____________.
Simile
Complete or incomplete sentence: Went to the bank.
Incomplete sentence
Size and font in MLA format:
12 pt. font, Times New Roman
The one who tells the story is the _________.
Narrator
Jeremy is nervous about the people in the robotics club. He has _________ about joining the robotics club.
a) mortification
b) misgivings
c) tremulous
d) happiness
b) misgivings
"You are an open book" is an example of a _______________.
Metaphor
Complete or incomplete sentence: Mary and her friends went to the mall after school.
Complete sentence
What is the appropriate line spacing in MLA format?
Double spaced
Events in the story that give the reader hints about what lies ahead is known as
Foreshadowing
The word ________ means to involve (someone) deeply in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation.
a) embroil
b) impervious
c) covert
a) embroil
"The wind whispered secrets" is an example of _____________________.
Is the subject and verb in agreement? Molly and Sam went to the store together.
Yes, in agreement
What formatting is applied to a title in MLA format?
Nothing special---a title in MLA format has the same formatting as all other parts of the paper (double spaced, Times New Roman, 12 pt font, not underlined or italicized)
Something that stands for something or someone else is known as ____________.
Symbolism
In The Lord of the Flies, what does the "scar" refer to?
"The salty air filled with the sweet scent of pine" is an example of ________.
Imagery
Golfing with friends is/are my favorite activity.
Which is the proper verb for subject/verb agreement?
Golfing with friends is my favorite activity.
Imagine you are formatting an MLA header. How should you write the date?
1) December 12, 2025 (standard)
2) 12 Dec. 2025 (military style)
2) 12 Dec. 2025 (military style)
The term for when something happens that is different than what is expected
Irony
Using your knowledge of root words, what does the word "pathogen" mean?
The repetition of beginning sounds in multiple words to enhance the author’s craft is ___________.
Alliteration
Are the subject and verb in agreement?
"The biggest problem are the bugs."
No, not in agreement. Should be "is" not "are"
In MLA format, what contains the student's name, teacher name, class, period, and date?
The heading