Literary Terms 1

Question 1

Simile

Answer 1

Directly comparing 2 different things using “like” or “as”

Question 2

Tone

Answer 2

The way someone speaks or writes (conveys attitude, emotion or style)

Question 3

Irony

Answer 3

Often signifies the opposite (typically for humourous effect)

Question 4

Paradox

Answer 4

Something that is true but also wrong (contradicts itself)

Question 5

Metaphor

Answer 5

Directly comparing 2 different things without using “like” or “as” (ex: time is a thief)

Question 6

Oxymoron

Answer 6

Two opposite words put together to create a new meaning (ex: bittersweet)

Question 7

Hyperbole

Answer 7

Exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally

Question 8

Mood

Answer 8

Emotional state of mind or feeling

Question 9

Repetition

Answer 9

Action of repeating something that has already been said or written

Question 10

Contrast

Answer 10

Showing how 2 or more things are different from e/o

Question 11

Historical context

Answer 11

Time, place, & events in a story that help you understand it better

Question 12

Non-linear narrative structure

Answer 12

Putting events out of chronological order (in reverse or going back and forth with past and future events)

Question 13

Postmodern literary technique

Answer 13

-unreliable narration
-makes fun of serious things