Authors
David Copperfield, Great Expectations, A Christmas Carol
Charles Dickens
This type of literature challenges readers' intellect and stimulates deep contemplation; it's often described as what?
Thought-provoking
When a book is universally recommended as essential or indispensable, it's commonly referred to as what kind of read?
A must-read
These three sisters published their novels under the names Acton, Currer and Ellis Bell.
Who are Anne, Charlotte and Emily Bronte?
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley and 1984 by George Orwell are considered to be this type of novel.
dystopian novels
Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility
Jane Austen
This term is used to describe a book so captivating that it compels readers to eagerly flip through its pages; it's commonly referred to as what kind of book?
A page-turner
Describing a work that is cheerful and carefree in tone, this term is often used to characterize what kind of content?
Light-hearted
When was the first Harry Potter book published?
1997
Isaac Asimov is known for writing ... novels
science fiction
Of Mice and Men, East of Eden, The Pearl
John Steinbeck
When a narrative places a strong emphasis on the development and actions of its characters, it is said to be what-driven?
Character-driven
When a story or concept is considered highly improbable or unrealistic, it is often criticized for being what?
Far-fetched
Who is the best-selling fiction playwright of all time?
William Skakespeare
A central character who lacks conventional heroic qualities.
an anti-hero
The Blind Assassin, The Testaments, The Edible Woman
Margaret Atwood
Works that are deemed to be of significant importance and deserving of a place in the official body of recognized literature or media are often referred to as what?
Canon-worthy
Literature that demonstrates exceptional skill and precision in its construction is often described as what?
Well-crafted
Which British prime minister was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature?
Winston Churchill
a word or phrase used to avoid saying an unpleasant or offensive word
a euphemism
Tender is the Night, The Great Gatsby, The Last Tycoon
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Describing a work that evokes a sense of wonder and amazement, this term is often used for creations that leave audiences feeling what?
Awe-inspiring
This literary device involves using symbols and metaphors to convey deeper meanings or truths; it is commonly known as what?
Allegory
This novel, the author's only published work until recently, won the Pulitzer Prize in 1961.
To Kill a Mockingbird
two words used together that have, or seem to have, opposite meanings
an oxymoron