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Literary Terms Review
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Dramatic Irony is ...
saying the opposite of what you mean
when the audience knows something the character doesn't know
the opposite of what you expect to happen, happens
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If only there were some decent jobs out there, I wouldn’t be reduced to living in this miserable dump
The tone is tolerant.
The tone is optimistic.
The tone is neutral.
The tone is bitter.
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Indirect Characterization ...
the author shows the character's personality
the author tells the reader the character's personality
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Direct Characterization ...
the author shows the reader the character's personality
the author tells the reader the character's personality
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This place may be shabby, but both of my children were born while we lived here, & it has a special place in my heart.
The tone is sentimental.
The tone is optimistic.
The tone is irritated.
The tone is excited.
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Which of these is an example of indirect characterization?
Ashley is athletic.
Greg is a conflicted soul.
Jack gave his sister a weird look after she put ketchup in her cereal.
Jack's sister is weird for putting ketchup in her cereal.
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Verbal Irony is ...
when you say the opposite of what you mean (sarcasm)
when the audience knows something the character does not know
when the opposite of what you expect to happen, happens
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Situational Irony is ...
when you say the opposite of what you mean (sarcasm)
when the audience knows something the character does not know
when the opposite of what you expect to happen, happens
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Theme is ...
the lesson or message of the text
the words used in the text
the main idea of the text
the literary devices used in the text
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We know there is an ax murderer hiding in the downstairs closet, but the babysitter does not.
dramatic irony
situational irony
verbal irony
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Diction is ...
the words the author chooses to use
the dictionary definition
how a word makes you feel
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Student: "I love it when my teacher assigns five homework assignments over the weekend!"
dramatic irony
verbal irony
situational irony
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The moment the words were out of my mouth, I wished I could take them back. I didn't mean to hurt Keith's feelings.
The tone is surprised.
The tone is ecstatic.
The tone is irritated.
The tone is regretful.
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A lifeguard at the neighborhood pool drowns
verbal irony
dramatic irony
situational irony
