73. What is anaphora?

Repetition at the beginning of sentences

83. Which best defines rhetorical question?

A question asked for effect without expecting an answer

20. What is the exposition?

The beginning, introducing characters and setting

7. What is foreshadowing?

Providing hints about future events

59. Identify the use of pathos:

"Our children deserve a better future."

2. Which best defines mood?

The reader’s emotional response

38. In a story, rising action consists of:

Conflicts leading to the climax

50. What is dramatic irony?

When readers know something characters don't

51. What is a simile?

A comparison using "like" or "as"

69. What is the primary purpose of using rhetorical devices?

To enhance the author's argument and effect

67. What is verbal irony?

When the opposite of what is said is meant

A recurring element that reinforces a theme

46. What is the inciting incident?

The event that triggers the main conflict

61. What should a conclusion paragraph do?

Summarize and restate main ideas

3. What is tone in a literary work?

The author's attitude toward the subject

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54. Identify the rhetorical device: "Her smile was as bright as the sun."
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Symbolism
2
43. Identify the rhetorical device: "Ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country."
Simile
Hyperbole
Antithesis
Metaphor
3
55. In MLA, what information comes first in a Works Cited entry?
Book title
Year of publication
Author's last name
Publisher
4
79. What is an effective hook?
An engaging opening sentence
A boring statistic
A long quote
A random fact
5
17. What is hyperbole?
A comparison using "like" or "as"
A logical argument
A factual summary
An exaggeration for effect
6
70. MLA requires a header with:
Your last name and page number
Your name and date
Instructor’s name only
Book title and page number
7
73. What is anaphora?
Vivid descriptions
Use of comparisons
Introduction of a counterclaim
Repetition at the beginning of sentences
8
83. Which best defines rhetorical question?
A question answered immediately
A question showing irony
A question used in an interview
A question asked for effect without expecting an answer
9
20. What is the exposition?
The lesson learned
The end of the story
The biggest problem
The beginning, introducing characters and setting
10
89. In MLA format, the title of your paper should be:
Bolded
Quoted
Italicized
Centered and plain font
11
7. What is foreshadowing?
Revealing the theme
Describing a character's appearance
Identifying the conflict
Providing hints about future events
12
1. What is the theme of a story?
The main message
The narrator’s perspective
The time and place
The sequence of events
13
59. Identify the use of pathos:
"Studies show test scores improved."
"Our children deserve a better future."
"Our experts agree with the findings."
"As you can see, the facts are clear."
14
65. MLA font style should be:
Arial
Times New Roman
Calibri
Verdana
15
52. Which device appeals to logic and reason?
Logos
Ethos
Pathos
Alliteration
16
80. In persuasive writing, which appeal should you blend with facts for maximum impact?
Ethos
Pathos
Parallelism
Logos
17
27. What is a static character?
A character who stays the same
A character who creates the climax
A character who changes
A minor character
18
91. An internal conflict happens:
Between two characters
Between two groups
Inside the setting
Within a character’s mind
19
82. The point where conflict is introduced is called:
Climax
Inciting Incident
Resolution
Exposition
20
16. Which device uses repetition at the beginning of clauses?
Anaphora
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Alliteration
21
19. Identify the climax of a story.
Introduction of characters
Highest point of tension
Setting description
Resolution of conflict
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2. Which best defines mood?
The narrator’s tone
The reader’s emotional response
The story’s moral
The setting description
23
40. The falling action follows the:
Resolution
Exposition
Introduction
Climax
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38. In a story, rising action consists of:
Background information
Conflicts leading to the climax
The ending events
The backstory
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88. "The pen is mightier than the sword" is an example of:
Irony
Metaphor
Simile
Hyperbole
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50. What is dramatic irony?
When a character’s name is ironic
When readers know something characters don't
When characters mock each other
When a narrator lies
27
47. MLA requires double-spacing for:
Only citations
Only the introduction
Only the body paragraphs
The entire paper
28
72. Which appeal attempts to trigger emotional response?
Ethos
None of the above
Pathos
Logos
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4. Which of the following is an example of symbolism?
A sword being described as sharp
A sword representing strength
A sword being used in battle
A character swinging a sword
30
30. MLA margins should be set to:
1.5 inches
0.5 inches
1 inch
2 inches
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12. What appeal uses emotion to persuade?
Ethos
Kairos
Logos
Pathos
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51. What is a simile?
A reference to another work
A direct comparison without "like" or "as"
A repeated consonant sound
A comparison using "like" or "as"
33
62. How should a long work (like a novel) be formatted in MLA?
Quoted
Bolded
Underlined
Italicized
34
90. Which appeal would use graphs, statistics, and data?
Pathos
Logos
Parallelism
Ethos
35
15. Identify the rhetorical device: "We must act, we must fight, we must win!"
Repetition
Simile
Metaphor
Irony
36
77. What is ethos meant to establish?
Plot
Credibility
Logic
Emotion
37
69. What is the primary purpose of using rhetorical devices?
To enhance the author's argument and effect
To summarize the plot
To create more characters
To confuse the reader
38
14. What is the purpose of parallelism?
To create balance and rhythm
To confuse readers
To introduce conflict
To summarize events
39
25. Identify the rhetorical device: "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
Simile
Repetition
Metaphor
Parallelism
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24. What is falling action?
Events after the climax
The story’s beginning
The theme statement
The major conflict
41
67. What is verbal irony?
When the opposite of what is said is meant
When readers know the ending
When the weather changes suddenly
When characters fight physically
42
66. Identify the use of ethos:
"The facts are clear."
"Everyone else is doing it."
"The pain was unbearable."
"Trust me, I'm a doctor."
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49. A motif is:
A recurring element that reinforces a theme
The final conflict
A story’s setting
A character’s nickname
44
35. Which appeal relies on statistics and evidence?
Pathos
Logos
Metaphor
Ethos
45
46. What is the inciting incident?
The story’s resolution
The conclusion
The theme
The event that triggers the main conflict
46
85. A minor character who highlights traits of the main character is called:
Foil
Protagonist
Narrator
Antagonist
47
31. A protagonist is:
The narrator
The main character
A minor character
The story’s villain
48
61. What should a conclusion paragraph do?
Summarize and restate main ideas
Add new evidence
Introduce a counterclaim
Quote new sources
49
3. What is tone in a literary work?
The location of the story
The author's attitude toward the subject
The narrator’s style
The plot’s twist
50
13. What is logos?
An appeal to authority
An appeal to emotion
An appeal to ethics
An appeal to logic
51
42. What is repetition used for in speeches?
To emphasize an idea
To bore the audience
To confuse listeners
To introduce evidence
52
41. A strong thesis statement should be:
A vague opinion
A plot summary
A clear, arguable claim
A direct quotation
53
75. Identify the rhetorical device: "Of the people, by the people, for the people."
Hyperbole
Simile
Parallelism
Allusion
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39. What is the correct MLA font size?
12 pt
10 pt
14 pt
11 pt
55
60. What does MLA stand for?
Meaningful Learning Arrangement
Major Literature Association
Modern Language Association
Modern Literature Academy
56
56. The narrator who knows everything about all characters is called:
Limited narrator
Omniscient narrator
First-person narrator
Objective narrator
57
8. Identify the correct in-text citation format.
(45 Smith)
(Smith, 45)
(Smith 45)
(Smith.45)
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22. What is alliteration?
Repeating ideas
Repeating consonant sounds
Repeating vowel sounds
Repeating plot details
59
92. The term "parallel structure" refers to:
Exaggeration for effect
Opposing ideas
Repetition of the same grammatical form
Contradictory statements
60
84. What is the purpose of a concluding paragraph?
Raise new points
Reinforce your argument and leave final impression
Provide counterarguments
Introduce a new thesis
61
11. Which appeal uses credibility or trust?
Pathos
Logos
Kairos
Ethos
62
68. Which of the following is part of the plot structure?
Rising action
Theme
Symbolism
Imagery
63
29. What is an allusion?
A repeated sound
A reference to another work or event
A logical appeal
An exaggeration
64
36. A counterargument is:
Considering the opposing view
Concluding your essay
Ignoring other opinions
Supporting your claim
65
18. What is the setting of a story?
The characters' actions
The climax
The conflict
The time and place
66
44. What is the resolution of a story?
The setting description
The climax
The build-up of conflict
The tying up of loose ends
67
81. Identify the rhetorical device: "This day will live in infamy."
Allusion
Simile
Hyperbole
Parallelism
68
48. Which rhetorical device is an exaggeration?
Allusion
Hyperbole
Irony
Simile
69
26. A symbol in literature is:
A conflict
A person, object, or image representing an idea
A theme
An event
70
78. MLA parenthetical citation should exclude:
Parentheses
Page number
Book title
Author's last name
71
33. What does ethos rely on?
Credibility and trust
Logical reasoning
Humor
Emotion
72
10. What does a rhetorical question do?
Provides a direct answer
Introduces characters
Forces readers to think
Ends the story
73
45. MLA in-text citation should include:
Full book title
Year of publication
Author's last name and page number
Chapter title
74
74. What should a topic sentence do?
Summarize the conclusion
List the sources
State the main idea of the paragraph
Explain the counterclaim
75
23. A flat character is:
Complex and realistic
Always dynamic
Fully developed
Simple with few traits
76
34. Identify the rhetorical device: "He was a rock during the storm."
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Simile
Repetition
77
32. What is pathos most likely to appeal to?
Trust
Reputation
Fear or love
Logic
78
28. What type of irony is it when a fire station burns down?
Verbal
Situational
Dramatic
Cosmic
79
58. A reliable narrator is:
Biased
Untrustworthy
Completely imaginary
Honest and objective
80
5. What is direct characterization?
Readers guessing character emotions
Inferring a trait through actions
The narrator stating traits directly
Characters revealing traits through dialogue
81
21. Which sentence uses MLA formatting correctly for a short story title?
Empty choice
'The Lottery'
"The Lottery"
The Lottery
82
71. A metaphor is:
A repeated sound
A direct comparison using "like" or "as"
An exaggeration
A direct comparison without using "like" or "as"
83
76. Which of the following is an example of a simile?
"The car was lightning fast."
"He is a giant."
"The sun smiled down."
"Her eyes sparkled like stars."
84
9. In MLA, how should a book title appear?
Underlined
Italicized
In parentheses
Quoted
85
53. In an argumentative essay, the rebuttal:
Ends the introduction
Supports the counterargument
Introduces the thesis
Strengthens the claim
86
86. Which device compares two things without using "like" or "as"?
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Simile
Irony
87
64. What is the rising action?
Background information
The final conflict
Events building up to the climax
The major theme
88
37. What is imagery?
Vivid sensory details
Logical facts
Author’s opinion
Characters' dialogue
89
87. What is the main function of repetition?
Make the speech boring
Add unnecessary details
Strengthen emphasis
Confuse the audience
90
6. A dynamic character is one who:
Tells the story
Stays the same
Changes over time
Causes the conflict
91
63. Identify the rhetorical device: "Freedom is the oxygen of the soul."
Hyperbole
Irony
Metaphor
Simile

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