Vocabulary for Describing Writing and Literature

Quiz Instructions:
This quiz is designed to test your knowledge of words and expressions used to describe writing and literature. Make sure to read the questions carefully and answer each question accurately. Good luck!

1. What do we call a type of writing that has a moral or lesson at its core?
   A. Fable
   B. Parable
   C. Allegory
   D. Poem

2. What is the term for a type of writing that is meant to paint a picture with words?
   A. Prose
   B. Imagery
   C. Metaphor
   D. Dialogue

3. What is the phrase used to describe a type of writing that is intentionally hard to read or understand?
   A. Obscure
   B. Abstract
   C. Ambiguous
   D. Convoluted

4. What word describes the feeling of wondering what will happen next in the story?
   A. Foreshadowing
   B. Suspense
   C. Narrative
   D. Climax

5. What do we call the technique of using a character, setting, or object to represent a more abstract concept?
   A. Allegory
   B. Metaphor
   C. Symbolism
   D. Allegiance

Hope and Expectations:
By completing this quiz, you should have a better understanding of the language used to describe writing and literature. You should be able to identify different types of writing and the techniques used to create them. Good luck!