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Unit 4- literary devices review
Unit 4- literary devices review
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1
Which part of the plot shows the highest tension or turning point?
Climax
Exposition
Resolution
Rising action
2
What type of figurative language is in 'The clouds were cotton balls in the sky'?
Hyperbole
Personification
Metaphor
Simile
3
Which sentence best shows formal diction?
Stuff happened in the lab.
I guess it worked okay.
The experiment yielded significant results.
The test was kind of hard.
4
Which is an example of external conflict?
A girl runs from a bear in the forest.
A woman doubts her own decisions.
A man hides his fear of failing.
A boy struggles with jealousy toward his brother.
5
Which sentence uses first person point of view?
They ran to catch the bus.
She walked to school thinking about the test.
I opened the letter with shaking hands.
You should always do your homework.
6
In third person limited, the narrator:
Is a character in the story
Talks directly to the reader
Knows only one characters thoughts and feelings
Knows all characters thoughts
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Which sentence uses direct characterization?
The girl cried quietly in the corner.
The girl was shy and sensitive.
The girl walked to school every day.
The girl avoided eye contact.
8
Which sentence best uses imagery?
The sky was dark.
It was cold outside.
and the air smelled of pine.
The snow sparkled under the moonlight
9
What does tone show in a text?
The order of events.
The time and place of the story.
The author's attitude or feeling.
The personality of the narrator.
10
Which example shows the author's diction?
The forest was dark and quiet.
She selected words like eerie and gloomy.
The girl walked through the woods.
The wind made the leaves rustle.
11
What is the purpose of imagery?
To give background information.
To create vivid pictures using sensory details.
To describe characters directly.
To tell the theme of the story.
12
Which is an example of personification?
The sun was hot.
The dog barked loudly.
The leaves danced in the wind.
The water was cold.
13
Which shows indirect characterization?
She wore a red shirt.
He was rude and loud.
She helped the old man carry groceries.
He was six feet tall.
14
Which type of external conflict is this: A soldier fights in a war?
Character vs. self
Character vs. society
Character vs. character
Character vs. nature
15
Which is an example of direct characterization?
James smiled as he returned the wallet.
James picked up the wallet and ran.
James looked at the wallet on the ground.
James was honest and responsible.
16
Which sentence is written in third person limited point of view?
Sarah ran to the door, her heart pounding with fear
You should run when you're late
I ran to the door, heart racing
They ran to the door as one.
17
Which sentence best identifies a theme?
Changes can lead to personal growth.
Maria moves to a new city.
Maria learns to accept her new life after moving.
Moving is hard for some people.
18
What is internal conflict?
Struggle between characters
Struggle within a characters mind or heart
Struggle with nature or another person
Struggle with time and space
19
Which sentence shows internal conflict?
He ran from the burning house.
He fought off the wolf with a stick.
He didn’t know whether to tell the truth or lie.
He tripped and fell in the hallway.
20
What is the theme of a story where two friends learn to forgive?
Dont argue with friends.
Forgiveness is weakness.
Always be careful who you trust.
Friendship can be repaired through forgiveness.
21
Which sentence shows third person omniscient point of view?
Jenna felt excited, but Jason was nervous about the test.
They all seemed unsure
I was nervous, but Jenna looked calm
Jenna looked nervous about the test
22
What clue indicates first person point of view?
Narrator knows everyones thoughts
Narrator uses I and shares personal thoughts
Narrator refers to they and he
Narrator is outside of the story
23
What does third person omniscient allow the narrator to do?
Use I to tell the story
Describe one characters perspective
Reveal thoughts of all characters
Speak directly to the reader
24
Which part of plot introduces the characters and setting?
Rising action
Climax
Falling action
Exposition
25
Which words help create a sad tone?
Dark', 'lonely', 'silent
Energetic', 'lively', 'loud
Joyful', 'sweet', 'delicious
Laughed', 'bright', 'funny
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What is an example of indirect characterization?
Liam made jokes and had everyone laughing.
Liam is funny and energetic.
Liam is a tall boy.
Liam wears colorful clothes.
