is the main subject of the literary work.

Assigning human-like characteristics to inanimate objects

A comparison using like or as (something is like or as something else)

Using the same sounding words next to or near each other

Battling supernatural forces and being a vast traveler are both examples of what?

Characteristics of an epic hero

is the meaning or the point of the work and conveys a specific message.

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Topic...
is the main subject of the literary work.
is an abstract message which is imparted through the work.
specifies what the story conveys.
is the underlying meaning or the point
2
Personification =
None of the above
A direct comparison (something is something else)
A comparison using like or as (something is like or as something else)
Assigning human-like characteristics to inanimate objects
3
Logos =
ethics and credibility
data, statistics, and emotional appeals
emotional appeals
data and statistics; logic
4
Metaphors, similes, and hyperboles are all examples of what?
Persuasion techniques
Rhetorical devices
Characterization
Rhetorical appeals
5
Which of the following ARE characteristics of epic poetry?
Contains at least one human AND supernatural forces
Has numerous settings and goes through many time periods
A long poem with complicated language
All of the above
6
________ is a favoritism for or prejudice against something an author is writing about.
Bias
Author's purpose
Reason
Claim
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Simile =
A direct comparison (something is something else)
A comparison using like or as (something is like or as something else)
Assigning human-like characteristics to inanimate objects
None of the above
8
Alliteration =
Assigning human-like characteristics to inanimate objects
The use of persuasion via rhetorical appeals
An exaggeration of something
Using the same sounding words next to or near each other
9
Battling supernatural forces and being a vast traveler are both examples of what?
Characteristics of protagonists and antagonists
Characteristics of an epic hero
the 5 elements of plot
Characteristics of expository writing
10
The ________, also called the central idea, is a statement that conveys the author’s position.
bias
evidence
claim
reason
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_________ are the methods that a speaker uses to persuade an audience and include logos, ethos, and pathos.
Mood
Rhetorical devices
Cause and effect
Rhetorical appeals
12
A(n) ________ expresses an opinion about a debatable topic and consists of a claim supported by reasons and evidence
piece of evidence
claim
tone
argument
13
_________ is the art of effective communication or persuasion.
Characterization
Cause and effect
Theme
Rhetoric
14
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an epic hero?
Having superhuman capabilities
Being humble and kind
Noble birth (being a king, prince, etc.)
Being bossy and selfish
15
The ______ can be described as the hidden message. _____ determines the main subject.
topic and author's purpose
theme and topic
theme and author's purpose
author's purpose and claim
16
________ refers to facts, examples, and expert opinions that are used to support the reasons.
Arguments
Claims
Evidence
Reasons
17
Which one of these ARE characteristics of an epic poem?
Being short and simple
Only contains human characters
Only having one setting
None of the above
18
Theme....
specifies what the story is all about.
is the meaning or the point of the work and conveys a specific message.
refers to the word or sentence, which states the main subject of the work.
is the main subject of the literary work.
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__________ are formal writing/speaking techniques to engage the audience and make the argument more vivid and concrete.
Author's purposes
Rhetorical appeals
The 5 elements of plot
Rhetorical devices
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________ are explanations or justifications for the claim.
Reasons
Flashbacks
The 5 elements of plot
Rhetorical appeals
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Pathos
data and statistics; logic
emotional appeals
ethics and emotional appeals
ethics and credibility
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Ethos =
data and statistics; logic
ethics and credibility
emotional appeals
ethics and logic
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_____ = comparison using like or as and _______ = a direct comparison
personification and alliteration
simile and metaphor
simile and hyperpole
metaphor and personification

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