Basic Language Arts Diagnostic

Question 1

Acknowledging and then arguing against your opponent's viewpoint.

Accepted Answer

Counterclaim

Question 2

A rhetorical argument which uses reason and logic.

Accepted Answer

Logos

Question 3

Two or more nearby words that start with the same letter or sound.

Accepted Answer

Alliteration

Question 4

Describing an idea by comparing it to something similar.

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Analogy

Question 5

An object within a story that represents a deeper meaning.

Accepted Answer

Symbol

Question 6

The general emotional atmosphere of a story.

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Mood

Question 7

A challenge that characters within a story must overcome.

Accepted Answer

Conflict

Question 8

A rhetorical argument which uses trust.

Accepted Answer

Ethos

Question 9

A statement that seems self-contradictory but in fact represents a truth.

Accepted Answer

Paradox

Question 10

The main argument of an essay.

Accepted Answer

Thesis

Question 11

The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning.

Accepted Answer

Irony

Question 12

The main character of a story that the reader empathizes with.

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Protagonist

Question 13

The highest moment of excitement/tension within a story.

Accepted Answer

Climax

Question 14

The main argument of a body paragraph which proves the overall argument.

Accepted Answer

Claim

Question 15

A comparison between two things using “like” or “as”.

Accepted Answer

Simile

Question 16

The beginning of a story in which the characters/setting are introduced.

Accepted Answer

Exposition

Question 17

The first line of an essay, designed to introduce the topic and generate interest.

Accepted Answer

Hook

Question 18

That force which resists the main character from achieving their goals within a story.

Accepted Answer

Antagonist

Question 19

Facts and quotes used from outside sources to prove your argument.

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Evidence

Question 20

Making an indirect reference to a person, place, event, or piece of work.

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Allusion

Question 21

Events within a story which lowers excitement/tension.

Accepted Answer

Falling Action

Question 22

A story in which characters or developments are similar to real life people or events.

Accepted Answer

Allegory

Question 23

An obvious or intentional exaggeration.

Accepted Answer

Hyperbole

Question 24

The time and place in which a story occurs.

Accepted Answer

Setting

Question 25

The writer’s expressed opinion on a subject or audience.

Accepted Answer

Tone

Question 26

Events within a story which increase excitement/tension.

Accepted Answer

Rising Action

Question 27

A rhetorical argument which uses emotion.

Accepted Answer

Pathos

Question 28

The overarching meaning or main idea within a story.

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Theme

Question 29

A comparison between two things that seem to be unrelated but share common characteristics.

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Metaphor

Question 30

The sequence of events within a story.

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Plot

Question 31

Critical moments within a story in which characters usually fail or new conflict is created.

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Crisis

Question 32

The ending of a story in which events come to a close.

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Resolution

Question 33

Giving objects, animals, plants, etc. human characteristics.

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Personification

Basic Language Arts Diagnostic

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Basic Language Arts Diagnostic

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