to expalin or make clear by using examples, charts, pictures

Which of the following is the definition of a paradox?

An apparent conntradiction that is actually true.

the arrangment of/relationship between complex parts

The definition of foreshadow is

a warning or indication of a future event

A person/character who recounts the events of a novel

Which of the following represents a paradox?

finding happiness in having little

The definition of symbol is

an object that represents itself and something else

What does transition mean?

The process of changing from one state/condition to another

to communicate; impart; make known.

What is the purpose of an ellipsis ... ?

Indicates text portion left out

The definition of suggest is

to cause one to think that something exists or is the case

Word choice is defined as

a writer's selection of words as determined by many factors

an overstatement or exaggeration for the purpose of emphasis

The definition of flashback is

the returning to an earlier time in the story or past

words, events, or circumstances that help determine meaning

One defines suggest as

to cause one to think that something exists or is the case

What does evaluate mean?

To determine the value, significance, worth of something

the representation of kdeas or things by symbols

What does style refer to?

author's unique use of language

Theal idea or message in a literary work.

What does infer mean?

Making a decision on evidence and not explicit statements

The time AND place in which events occur.

What does restate mean?

To state something differently to correct or clarify it

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1
How many lines comprise a sonnet?
16
10
12
14
2
Illustrate means
to display openly or publically, as feelings
to expalin or make clear by using examples, charts, pictures
to have a tendency to do something
to make part of a whole or set
3
Which of the following is the definition of a paradox?
When o thing is said, but the opposite is meant.
An apparent conntradiction that is actually true.
A metric line of poetry.
The TIME and PLACE in which events occur.
4
A couplet contains how many lines?
1
2
3
4
5
Structure means
the arrangment of/relationship between complex parts
to move or cause to move from one place to another
To give a brief statement of the main points of something
the firm determination to do something
6
The definition of foreshadow is
an apparet contradiction that is actually true
a warning or indication of a future event
a writer's selection of words as determined by many factors
poetry that has no regular meter or rhyme scheme
7
Identify the device: "I stepped into the damp, silent night."
simile
imagery
personification
metaphor
8
What is a motif?
a recurrent symbol
another word for theme
a foil character
a character's motivation
9
Identify the device: "The river welcomed me home after my long journey overseas."
simile
imagery
metaphor
personification
10
What is a narrator?
A lack of interest, concern, or sympathy
The process of changing from one way of being to another
A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something
A person/character who recounts the events of a novel
11
Which of the following represents a paradox?
a college student befriending a bum
preferring winter over summer
finding happiness in having little
discovering a winning lottery ticket
12
The definition of symbol is
an object that represents itself and something else
a group of lines in a poem that form a single unit
the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables
the representation of ideas or things by symbols
13
What literary device involves situations or events that don't turn out as expected?
parallelism
synecdoche
rhetorical question
irony
14
Name the irony: "A character walks into the bathroom where the killer is hiding in the shower"?
situational
verbal
comical
dramatic
15
What is parallelism or parallel structure?
saying the same thing different ways
using figurative language
revealing the theme in two parts
balancing parts of a sentence
16
What is an ode?
poem addressing a particular subject
a poem meant to be sung
a lyric poem told in elevated style
all the above
17
Identify the metaphor: "Fear gripped my heart like a mad scientist."
like a mad scientist
my heart
no metaphor
fear gripped
18
What does transition mean?
The process of changing from one state/condition to another
To cause to grow or expand
To give a brief statement of the main points of something
To approve, support, or sustain
19
Convey means
to move or bring forward; to improve or to raise in rank
to communicate; impart; make known.
to display openly or publically, as feelings
to approve, support, or sustain
20
What is the purpose of an ellipsis ... ?
Indicates the author forgot something
Indicates where a citation should be
Indicates where to pause
Indicates text portion left out
21
What literary device is this, "The city slept through the decade of the 1990s"?
synecdoche
metaphor
personification
parallelism
22
What literary device is this: "The fat cat sat on my hat"?
alliteration
personification
assonance
metaphor
23
The definition of suggest is
to improve something by making small changes
to cause one to think that something exists or is the case
the feeling, showing, or expressing of sympathy
to strengthen an existing feeling, idea, thing, or habit
24
Word choice is defined as
a writer's selection of words as determined by many factors
Poetry that has no regular meter or rhyme scheme
poetry written in unrhymed iambic pentameter
a pattern of rhyming in a poem
25
Hyperbole means
the central idea or message in a literary work
an overstatement or exaggeration for the purpose of emphasis
a group of lines in a poem that form a single unit
when one thing is said and the opposite is meant
26
What is the purpose of satire?
Provides comic relief
Creates necessary conflict
Exposes societal ills
Reveals central theme
27
Which device involves the repetition of first consonant sounds?
assonance
simile
onomatopoeia
alliteration
28
Identify the literary device: "The gate creaked open to reveal a dead body."
simile
onomatopoeia
assonance
metaphor
29
The definition of flashback is
aapparent contradiction that is actually true
a metric line of poetry
the central idea or message in a literary work
the returning to an earlier time in the story or past
30
What is the best synonym for hyperbole?
understatement
obliteration
exaggeration
analysis
31
What is context?
words, events, or circumstances that help determine meaning
the main character or protagonist
a point of view
a manner of speaking to a person or a speech
32
What is the unique feature of a ballad?
Includes a hero
Rhyming lines
Tells about a quest
Includes a refrain
33
One defines suggest as
a definite/clear expression of something in speech/writing
to cause one to think that something exists or is the case
to consider or think of someone in a specified way
to pass a matter to someone else to make a decision
34
Name the type of irony: "A cat jumps off the couch and lands on its head"?
dramatic
situational
comical
verbal
35
What device involves an author referring to another literary work?
allusion
assonance
analogy
alliteration
36
What literary device is this: "I could smell the fire before I saw it."?
alliteration
personification
imagery
metaphor
37
What point of view knows all characters' thoughts?
3rd Person Omniscient
1st Person Omniscient
3rd Person Limited
1st Person Limited
38
What does evaluate mean?
To make part of a whole set
To raise the value or price of something
To determine the value, significance, worth of something
To prove more powerful than opposing forces; be victorious
39
Symbolism is
thttitude that an autor shows towards his subject
the representation of kdeas or things by symbols
a group of lines in a poem that form a single unit
Pltor mothers side by side for comparative purpose
40
What does style refer to?
author's unique tone
author's unique origin
author's unique use of language
author's unique choice of theme
41
What is theme?
Two successive rhyming lines.
An overstatement/exaggeration for the purpose of emphasis.
ttte or viewpoint an author shows toward his subject.
Theal idea or message in a literary work.
42
Which of the following is NOT a simile?
mad as a hornet
as cold as ice
wave of fear
ate like a pig
43
What is mood?
the feeling inside a story
the main character's point of view
the author's attitude toward a subject
the central conflict
44
What is a popular type of verbal irony?
sarcasm
pessimism
colloquialism
exaggeration
45
What does infer mean?
To prove more powerful than opposing forces
To bring forth something new
Making a decision on evidence and not explicit statements
A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something
46
Which of the following is NOT a type of irony?
dramatic
situational
grammatical
verbal
47
What is setting?
The central idea or message in a literary work.
A figue of speech that applies human qualities to objects.
INen oing is said, but the opposite is meant.
The time AND place in which events occur.
48
Which of the following words represents onomatopoeia?
swoosh
swerve
swap
swooning
49
What is the literary element how the author feels about his/her subject?
mood
point of view
tone
irony
50
What does restate mean?
To state something differently to correct or clarify it
To settle or find a solution to a problem
To make something previously unknown known to others
To give assistance to or hold up
51
What is the purpose of a foil character?
To create conflict
To emphasize similarities
To satirize a social institution
To highlight differences
52
What does argue mean?
To approve, support, or sustain
To display openly or publically, as feelings
To elaborate or expand in detail
To present reasons for or against a thing
53
Identify the letter used in this alliteration: "Tiny Tim tipped his hat."
i
t
m
p
54
What device involves authors making a character speak like a certain region?
onomatopoeia
irony
hyperbole
dialect
55
What types of personal pronouns should be avoided in formal writing?
2nd person only
1st and 2nd person
1st and 3rd person
1st person only
56
What is perspective?
A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something
Words, events, or circumstances that help etermine meaning
A statement, picture in words, or account that describs
A manner of speaking to people
57
What is the following an example of: "Her eyes told the whole truth"?
synecdoche
onomatopoeia
imagery
assonance
58
What is a narrative?
A made-up story told by a narrator
A dialogue of 2 or more characters
A fiction or nonfiction story
A nonfiction story told by a narrator
59
What is the definition of stanza?
The pattern of rhyming in a poem
A pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables
A group of lines ina poem that form a single unit
A metric line of poetry
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Identify the device: "He ran faster than a comet."
hyperbole
simile
onomatopoeia
imagery

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