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Lit Terms- Examples
Match the literary term with the example
| Example | Term |
|---|---|
| Lois Lowry used the word "release" in place of "kill." This is an example of: | Euphemism |
| Even though the Giver was the wisest man in the Community, he had the least power. Since this is not what we would expect, it is an example of: | Irony |
| Early in the book, Lois Lowry hinted to us that these people lacked the ability to see color. This is an example of: | foreshadowing |
| The Giver takes place in a futuristic Community where everything is "perfect." This is an example of: | Setting |
| Due to it's futuristic elements, The Giver is an example of the science-fiction category. Science-fiction is an example of: | Genre |
| Jonas, Cinderella, Shrek, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, Harry Potter, Woody, and Buzz Lightyear are all examples of: | Protagonist |
| Since The Giver is told by someone not in the story and it follows Jonas, it is example of: | 3rd person limited point of view |
| Voldemort, Evil Stepmother, Big Bad Wolf, Nag/Nagina, and the Joker are examples of: | Antagonist |
| Since Fire Us is told by someone not in the story and it follows multiple characters, it is an example of: | 3rd person omniscient point of view |
| Since Z for Zachariah is told by a character in the story, it is an example of: | 1st person point of view |
| Jonas is an 11-year-old boy who lives with his Mother, Father, and sister. Which section of the plot diagram would this information be found? | Exposition |
| Jonas and the Giver make a plan for Jonas to escape from the Community. Which section of the plot diagram would this information be found? | Climax |
| Jonas and Gabe will join the normal civilization they found. Which section of the plot diagram would this information be found? | Resolution |
| Jonas meets the Giver for the first time and sees something he hasn't seen before--lots of books. Which section of the plot diagram would this information be found? | Rising Action |
| Jonas rides away from the Community with Gabriel. Which section of the plot diagram would this information be found? | Falling Action |
| The main problem of The Giver is an example of this type of conflict: | Character vs. society |
| When Jonas struggles with himself after lying to his parents, it's an example of this type of conflict: | character vs. self |
| When Jonas experiences sunburn, it's an example of this type of conflict: : | character vs. nature |
| When Jonas argues with Asher about playing the game of war, it's an example of this type of conflict: | character vs. character |