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1
Define:
Point of View
the author's reason for writing the story or text
the most exciting moment in the story
the overall message or life lesson conveyed through a text
point of view or who is telling the story
2
Which is
not
an example of onomatopoeia?
Boom!
Hey!
Pop!
Clank!
3
What is
mood
?
writer’s or speaker’s attitude toward a subject
the suspense, interest, or humor the author uses
the life lesson conveyed through a text
the atmosphere or predominant emotion in a literary work
4
What does
personification
mean?
Gives life-like or human-like characteristics to inanimate objects
Same beginning consonant sounds of neighboring words
Supernatural beings
A word that mimics what it describes
5
What is
theme
?
The part in the story that goes back in time
The part in the story that makes the characters seem real
The part where the conflict becomes a crisis
The universal lesson in a story; it is always a complete sentence.
6
What are the five ways to identify character traits?
Actions, speech, inner thoughts, external conflict
Actions, conflict, author’s purpose, reactions, irony
Physical appearance, Actions, Inner thoughts, Reactions, Speech
Conflict, inner thoughts, physical description, Rules, irony
7
How do you know if a phrase is a
simile
?
It makes something that is not human seem human.
It contains a person, place, or thing.
It compares by saying something is something else.
It uses “like” or “as” to compare things.
8
What is a
genre
?
Different types of pictures in a book
The favorite style of the author
A category or type of story
Where the story takes place
9
True or False? Character vs. self is an internal conflict.
True
False
10
What is
foreshadowing
?
the use of hints or clues in a narrative to suggest future action.
the time and place in which events in a short story
a problem that arises between characters, society, nature, or self
the use of sensory details
11
Which of the following is an example of
assonance
?
They fought like cats and dogs.
She saw a super sight.
Ben sells wedding bells.
She shouldn't have shown that.
12
What is an
allusion
?
A picture
A comparison that explains unknown terms in known terms
Something that looks like something else
A reference to a famous/well-known person, place, or event.
13
Which is
not
a type of irony?
Situational
Comical
Verbal
Dramatic
14
Which term refers to the most exciting part of a story/the turning point?
Exposition
Climax
Resolution
Rising Actions
15
What is an
allegory
?
A comparison of two unlike things using like or as
A story that represents another hidden story
Giving an object or animal human qualities
An object or idea used to represent a bigger idea
16
How do you know if a phrase is a
metaphor
?
It makes something that is not human seem human.
It compares by saying something is something else.
It contains a person, place, or thing.
It uses “like” or “as” to compare things.
17
What are the two types of
characterization
?
Implicit and Explicit
Situational and Verbal
Internal and External
Direct and Indirect
18
Define:
Exposition
the beginning of a story that builds background
the author's reason for writing the story or text
the author’s process of creating a memorable character
A totally unexpected event
19
What are the two types of
conflict
?
Situational and Verbal
Implicit and Explicit
Direct and Indirect
Internal and External
20
Identify third person POV.
You'll never believe what happened.
I heard the sound of footsteps and turned around to see who was there.
As the family sat by the fire, Claire noticed a shadow in the distance.
I couldn't believe my eyes. My heart was beating out of my chest.
21
Define:
Characterization
the perspective in which a narration is told
when the author gives hints that something will happen
this is the solution to the conflict; result of the climax
the method an author uses to describe characters
22
What does the term
plot
mean?
a problem that arises
the characters' personalities
the events that take place
the author's attitude
23
What does the term
foil
mean?
a character who has conflict with another
a character who contrasts with another character
a character who falls in love with another
a character who complements another
24
True or False: Theme can be written or described in one word or phrase.
True
False
25
What is the difference between
tone
and
mood
?
Mood is the author's attitude, tone is the atmosphere for the reader.
Mood is the author's feelings, tone is the reader's opinions.
Tone is the author's attitude, mood is the atmosphere of the reader.
Tone is the reader's opinion, mood is the author's feelings.
26
Select the types of
conflict
.
Character/Self; Character/Love; Character/Universe; Character/Government
Character/Self; Character/Character; Character/Nature; Character/Society
Character/Child; Character/Machine; Character/Nature; Character/Society
Character/Self; Character/Religion; Character/Nature; Character/Science
27
Assonance and consonance are the same thing, but differ based on vowels vs. consonant sounds.
True
False
28
What is
symbolism
?
A conversational exchange between two or more people
An unexpected plot twist
An object, person, place, etc. that has deeper meaning
The mood of the story
29
What is the
setting
of a story?
where and when the story takes place
the problem in the story
the sequence of events in a story
the use of symbols to represent ideas in a story
30
What is literary
motif
?
Characters' motives
Repetition of an image/description
A twist/surprise ending
A comparison using like or as
31
Which of the following is
NOT
considered alliteration?
We walked with one another.
Ben sells pet necessities.
Max mopped the muddy floor.
Sophia sat on a satin sofa.
32
Which term means an extreme exaggeration meant for emphasis?
Hyperbole
Personification
Simile
Metaphor
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What is
hyperbole
?
Describing animals, objects, or ideas with human qualities
The way an author reveals a character's personality
The feelings the reader gets from a story
Extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect
