Literary Terms
This term refers to the time and place in which a story occurs
Setting
"The classroom was a zoo" is an example of what literary device?
Metaphor
To set free
Emancipate
This author wrote the Harry Potter series
J.K. Rowling
Who are the two feuding families in "Romeo and Juliet"?
The Montagues and Capulets
This term refers to the struggle between opposing forces or characters in a story.
Conflict
"As blind as a bat" is an example of what literary device?
Simile
Extra/unrestrained
Flamboyant
This author wrote, "Cat in the Hat"
Dr. Suess
In what city does "Romeo and Juliet" take place?
Verona
This term refers to the series of events that build tension and develop the plot leading up to the turning point of the story.
Rising Action
"Time flies when you're having fun" is an example of what literary device?
Personification
Required or demanded
Obligation
This author wrote "It"
Stephen King
What is Lady Macbeth's famous line when she urges her husband to commit murder?
What is "Out, damned spot! Out, I say!"?
This term refers to the emotional atmosphere or mood created by a literary work.
Tone
"The sunset painted the sky with hues of orange and pink" is an example of what literary device?
Imagery
Vagabond
Ellie Wiessel
What is the name of Macbeth's rival who flees to England after Duncan's murder and later leads an army against him?
Malcolm
This term refers to the entity through which the story is told, providing insight into the events, characters, and themes.
Narrator
"Sally sells seashells by the seashore" is an example of what literary device?
Alliteration
A facial expression
Visage
This author wrote, "The Hunger Games"
Suzanne Collins
Shakespeare is credited with coining approximately how many words and phrases in the English language?
Over 1700!