Which of the following is the best definition for imagery?

descriptive language that creates an “image” for the reader

Which of the following is the best definition for personification?

When an inanimate object is given human qualities

Which of the following is the best definition for motif?

a repeating symbol or dominant idea in literary composition.

What is Mr. G's final step to understanding all "texts"?

Analyze all the themes, Look for themes, Look for universal themes

Which of the following is the best definition for Foreshadowing?

An indication of a future event

Which of the following is the best definition for subtext?

What is hidden or in-between the lines; what we interpret

Which of the following is the best definition for Onomatopoeia?

words that sound like what they mean.

Which of the following best describes "Juxtaposition"?

2 things placed close together with contrasting effect.

Which of the following is the best definition for mood?

atmosphere of a piece of writing; how reader feels

Which of the following is the best definition for metaphor?

A comparison between two things without using "like" or "as"

Which of the following is the best definition for simile?

A comparison between two things using "like" or "as"

Which of the following is the best definition for syntax?

the arrangement of words and phrases

Which of the following is the best definition for diction?

the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing

What is Mr. G's first step to understanding all "texts"?

Read and summarize the literal events

Which of the following is the best definition for tone?

How the author feels about the subject of a piece of writing

Which of the following is the best definition for oxymoron?

Two contradictory words that go together in a phrase

What is Mr. G's second step to understanding all "texts"?

Look for anything that sticks out

Which of the following is the best definition for theme?

the overarching idea of a piece of writing, art or media

Which of the following is the best definition for repetition?

When a word or phrase is used frequently for emphasis

Which of the following is the best definition for symbol?

objects that represent ideas; helps develop theme

Which of the following is best definition for irony?

saying one's meaning using language that means the opposite

Which of the following is the best definition for text?

Anything that can be read; what is visible or on the surface

Which of the following best describes universal themes?

themes that are found throughout literature of all time periods

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Which of the following is the best definition for imagery?
emotions created by a piece of writing
challenges that face characters in a story
descriptive language that creates an “image” for the reader
the way the authors feel about what they are writing
2
Which of the following is the best definition for personification?
When an inanimate object is given human qualities
A comparison between two things using "like" or "as"
When a word or phrase is used frequently for emphasis
A comparison between two things without using "like" or "as"
3
Which of the following is the best definition for motif?
a concrete object that means something or represents an idea
the overarching idea of a piece of writing, art or media
expressing meaning by using language that means the opposite
a repeating symbol or dominant idea in literary composition.
4
What is Mr. G's third step to understanding all "texts"?
Examine the title
Define the mood and tone
Read and summarize the literal events
Look for anything that sticks out
5
What is Mr. G's final step to understanding all "texts"?
Analyze all the themes
Look for themes
Strange, all these answers are about themes
Look for universal themes
6
Which of the following is the best definition for Foreshadowing?
An indication of a future event
An indirect reference
Comparing two things using like or as
Words or phrases that aren’t meant to be taken literally
7
Which of the following is the best definition for subtext?
Anything that can be read; what is visible or on the surface
What is hidden or in-between the lines; what we interpret
the circumstances of when a piece of writing was created
the relationship between texts; connections between works
8
Which of the following is the best definition for Onomatopoeia?
words that grab our attention and are exciting.
words that are significant and important.
words that sound like what they mean.
words that are clever and rhyming.
9
Which of the following best describes "Juxtaposition"?
Juxta your positioning
Another way to say oxymoron
2 things placed close together with contrasting effect.
Uhhh...what?
10
Which of the following is the best definition for mood?
atmosphere of a piece of writing; how reader feels
How the author feels about the subject of a piece of writing
11
Which of the following is the best definition for metaphor?
When an inanimate object is given human qualities
A comparison between two things using "like" or "as"
When a word or phrase is used frequently for emphasis
A comparison between two things without using "like" or "as"
12
Which of the following is the best definition for simile?
When a word or phrase is used frequently for emphasis
When an inanimate object is given human qualities
A comparison between two things without using "like" or "as"
A comparison between two things using "like" or "as"
13
Which of the following is the best definition for syntax?
the arrangement of words and phrases
the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing
14
Which of the following is the best definition for diction?
the arrangement of words and phrases
the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing
15
What is Mr. G's first step to understanding all "texts"?
Examine the title
Read and summarize the literal events
Define the mood and tone
Look for anything that sticks out
16
Which of the follow is the best definition for hyperbole?
a comparison of two things without using like or as
a comparison of two things using like or as
understatement
extreme exaggeration
17
Which of the following is the best definition for tone?
atmosphere of a piece of writing; how reader feels
How the author feels about the subject of a piece of writing
18
Which of the following is the best definition for oxymoron?
Something that doesn't make sense until you digest it
An exaggeration that shouldn't be taken literally
Two contradictory words that go together in a phrase
A really dumb cow
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What is Mr. G's second step to understanding all "texts"?
Read and summarize the literal events
Define the mood and tone
Examine the title
Look for anything that sticks out
20
Which of the following is the best definition for theme?
expressing meaning by using language that means the opposite
a concrete object that means something or represents an idea
the overarching idea of a piece of writing, art or media
a repeating symbol or dominant idea in literary composition.
21
Which of the following is the best definition for allusion?
character who contrasts with another to highlight qualities
Language that emphasizes nature and emotion
debate is about where human behavior comes from
Reference to another text
22
Which of the following is the best definition for repetition?
A comparison between two things without using "like" or "as"
When an inanimate object is given human qualities
A comparison between two things using "like" or "as"
When a word or phrase is used frequently for emphasis
23
Which of the following is the best definition for symbol?
where the story takes place; includes time, location, etc
objects that represent ideas; helps develop theme
message or larger ideas that the story is trying to convey;
individuals in the text that help tell the story
24
Which of the following is best definition for irony?
a condition that Orwell says is destructive to society
visually descriptive or figurative language
saying one's meaning using language that means the opposite
a central character who lacks conventional heroic attributes
25
Which of the following is the best definition for text?
the relationship between texts; connections between works
Anything that can be read; what is visible or on the surface
What is hidden or in-between the lines; what we interpret
the circumstances of when a piece of writing was created
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Which of the following best describes universal themes?
none of the above
the central or most important idea about a topic
themes found in a variety of work
themes that are found throughout literature of all time periods
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What is Mr. G's fourth step to understanding all "texts"?
Examine the title
Define the mood and tone
Read and summarize the literal events
Look for anything that sticks out

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