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

identify the main claim that the author makes

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

In which sentence is a semicolon used correctly?

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

a historical story written from personal knowledge or sources

What should the conclusion of a literary analysis essay do?

restate and expand upon the original claim statement

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

to provide background information

What is the difference between an autobiography and a memoir?

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

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

the events cause an important change in a main character

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

assonance, consonance, internal rhyme, rhythm

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

both should focus on character development and theme

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 a logical fallacy?

common errors in reasoning that undermine an argument

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

reasonable evidence that supports the author's claim

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

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