A Quiz on Literary Foils
The Literary Foils Quiz
Test your knowledge of literary foils with this engaging quiz! Discover how contrasting characters enhance storytelling and reveal deeper meanings. Perfect for literature enthusiasts, students, and teachers alike!
- 8 Thought-Provoking Questions
- Multiple Choice Format
- Includes a Reflection Section
What is a literary foil?
A long speech given by a character, directly to the audience, unheard by the other characters
A character with traits that contrast those of another
A word comprised of two root words put together
A good way to keep a sandwich nice and fresh
Complete the sentence: Foils are to characters, what ________
Asides are to dialogue
Juxtaposition is to ideas
Shipping is to naming coventions
Plastic wrap is to storing food with high acidity
What effect does a literary foil have on the work?
It highlights particular qualities of a character
It makes bagging lunches significantly easier
It gives the audience specific information about the characters onstage or the plot itself
It makes naming businesses and products take far less time
What is the etymology of the word "foil"?
From old Danish, the word "folie", a term used to describe insanity and madness
From Latin, in the word "folium" a term used to describe a leaf or anything inconsequential
From ancient Spanish, in the word "frustrar", a term used to describe the similarities in the personalities of individuals
Nowhere, the word foil has, and will always exist as a testament to the existence of absolute good and evil
Which of the characters listed act as strong literary foils?
Arthur Holmwood and Johnathan Harker (Dracula)
Calpurnia and Aunt Alexandra (To Kill a Mockingbird)
Banquo and Duncan (Macbeth)
Juliet and Romeo (Romeo and Juliet)
Which of the characters listed do not act as strong literary foils?
The Brides of Dracula and The Captain of the Demeter (Dracula)
Macduff and Banquo to Macbeth (Macbeth)
Dr. Frankenstein and the Monster (Frankenstein)
Juliet and Rosaline (Romeo and Juliet)
Bonus Question: Select the other definition of the word "foil" outside of the literary and wrap-based ones:
A quotient used to determine the growing prowess of topsoil
A type of sword endemic to Europe in the 18th century
An extension of the social hierarchy, namely the division between the bourgeoisie and proletariat
I have no idea and, quite frankly, couldn't care less
A measurement of the difference between the orbits of celestial bodies and perfect circles
A system of arterial veins located in between the multitude of bones in the foot
{"name":"A Quiz on Literary Foils", "url":"https://www.quiz-maker.com/QPREVIEW","txt":"Test your knowledge of literary foils with this engaging quiz! Discover how contrasting characters enhance storytelling and reveal deeper meanings. Perfect for literature enthusiasts, students, and teachers alike!8 Thought-Provoking QuestionsMultiple Choice FormatIncludes a Reflection Section","img":"https:/images/course2.png"}
More Quizzes
Act 1 Macbeth
1050
An Inspector Calls
10547
Tempest act 3 scene 1 mcqs
1367
Act 3 Revision Recall Quiz
11620
The Miller's Tale Presentation
10523
The Governess' Journey: A Haunting Quiz
1588
JC Act 1 Scenes 1-2
8430
Never let me go (chapters 7-9)
10533
Julius Caesar Act 2 Sc 2
13692
Julius Caesar Act II
6388
Macbeth final
75380
The Last Dog
420