Which poetic device might a writer use to help draw readers into the story of a narrative poem?

creating momentum through the use of rhythm

What is the first step you should take when evaluating the credibility of an argument?

identify the main claim that the author makes

What is a logical fallacy?

common errors in reasoning that undermine an argument

What poetic devices do writers of free verse use to create musical language?

assonance, consonance, internal rhyme, rhythm

What should the claim or thesis statement of a literary analysis do?

make a specific statement about the effect of one or more literary elements

What is one of the main functions of the chorus in Antigone?

to provide background information

a historical story written from personal knowledge or sources

Which of these elements is required to make a credible argument?

reasonable evidence that supports the author's claim

the quality of being trusted and believed in

Which statement is the best definition of theme?

the underlying meaning or central idea of a work of literature

What is the difference between an autobiography and a memoir?

a memoir focuses on reflection and an autobiography gives facts over time

How is the analysis of a memoir similar to the analysis of a fictional story?

both should focus on character development and theme

In which sentence is a semicolon used correctly?

We met for dinner before prom; we didn't want to be hungry at the dance.

What should the conclusion of a literary analysis essay do?

restate and expand upon the original claim statement

In most modern novels, how do plot events help reveal theme?

the events cause an important change in a main character

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1
Which poetic device might a writer use to help draw readers into the story of a narrative poem?
creating momentum through the use of rhythm
revealing events in chronological order
providing flashbacks to earlier events
entertaining readers with hyperbole
2
What is the first step you should take when evaluating the credibility of an argument?
determine the relevance of the argument's support
identify the main claim that the author makes
determine the completeness of the argument
identify the types of fallacies used in the argument
3
What is a logical fallacy?
when an argument relies too heavily on logic and doesn't include emotion
when an author uses statements that are untrue to convince the reader
common errors in reasoning that undermine an argument
when an author uses logical reasoning to persuade
4
What poetic devices do writers of free verse use to create musical language?
assonance, narrative, rhyme, point of view
lyricism, end rhyme, meter, assonance
assonance, consonance, internal rhyme, rhythm
narrative, end rhyme, imagery, meter
5
What should the claim or thesis statement of a literary analysis do?
make a specific statement about the effect of one or more literary elements
express a clear opinion about the literary work
sum up the plot of the work
clearly express your understanding of the theme of the literary work
6
What is one of the main functions of the chorus in Antigone?
to provide background information
to argue with King Creon
to explain the rules of the gods
to represent Antigone's point of view
7
What is a memoir?
a historical story written from personal knowledge or sources
a story written about someone's life written by someone else
an autobiography
a story written in chronological order from birth until death
8
Which of these elements is required to make a credible argument?
a claim that captures the reader's interest
an appeal to the reader's sense of fairness and justice
reasonable evidence that supports the author's claim
the consistent use of logical fallacies
9
What is credibility?
the ability to make people believe you and be persuaded by you
a lack of interest or concern
the quality of being trusted and believed in
a determination not to change one's attitude or position on something
10
Which statement is the best definition of theme?
where the main events occur in a story
the author's perspective and mood in a work of literature
the underlying meaning or central idea of a work of literature
the events that make up the plot of a story
11
What types of literature can you choose for your literary analysis?
a poem, story, book, or song
a poem, story, or book
only a story
only a poem
12
What should your primary focus be for your literary analysis essay?
plot
figurative language
theme
a summary
13
What is the difference between an autobiography and a memoir?
an autobiography is written by someone else
a memoir is written by someone else
a memoir focuses on reflection and an autobiography gives facts over time
there is no difference
14
How long should your literary analysis be?
one paragraph
there is no length requirement
three paragraphs
five paragraphs
15
How is the analysis of a memoir similar to the analysis of a fictional story?
both should focus on the believability of the events
both should focus on the author's feelings and experiences
both should focus on the literary quality of the plot
both should focus on character development and theme
16
In which sentence is a semicolon used correctly?
The music played throughout the building; and the employees danced.
The film about Einstein was informative; I plan to ride my bike on Tuesday.
Because the football game was crowded; we left early for the stadium.
We met for dinner before prom; we didn't want to be hungry at the dance.
17
What should the conclusion of a literary analysis essay do?
sum up the plot of the literary work
provide new ideas that challenge the claim statement
make a judgment about the literary work
restate and expand upon the original claim statement
18
In most modern novels, how do plot events help reveal theme?
the events cause an important change in a main character
the events cause the characters to interact with one another
the events usually teach the reader a moral lesson
the events serve as a warning to readers to avoid similar situations

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