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FSA Reading--Literary Terms
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9th grade literary terms review
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A figure of speech, which involves an exaggeration of ideas for the sake of emphasis is called
Hyperbole
Oxymoron
Idiom
Irony
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This is the literal meaning of a word:
Denotation
Onomatopoeia
Connotation
Nuance
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In literature, this
creates an emotional setting enveloping the reader.
Irony
Tone
Mood
Imagery
4
A metaphor is a comparison that uses like or as
True
False
5
Which of the following uses a semicolon correctly?
Today I will go for a walk; suddenly.
While you were out; an Amber Alert was issued.
Dear Officer Williams;
I'm not winking; I'm punctuating.
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Which of the following is an example of oxymoron?
Minor crisis
Civil War
Deafening silence
all of these
7
The following is an example of an idiom:
You are like a window, I can see right through your lies.
The baby was a screaming dragon.
It's raining cats and dogs!
It is 9:30!
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A colon is used correctly in which of the following sentences:
There is only one way to succeed: be motivated!
I went to the store: for milk, eggs, and honey.
Dear President: Obama
Nobody can: stop me!
9
This diagram shows all of the elements of:
Setting
Point of view
Parallel Structure
Plot
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A simile is a comparison that uses like or as
True
False
11
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers is an example of
Alliteration
Symbolism
Allusion
Simile
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__refers to a meaning/feeling that's implied by a word apart from the thing which it describes:
Tone
Connotation
Denotation
Mood
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A reference to something of historical,cultural,literary/political importance.
Oxymoron
Alliteration
Pun
Allusion
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What is a set of stories, traditions, or beliefs associated with a particular group event?
Mythology
Imagery
Idiom
Symbolism
15
Which of the following is a pun?
Sally sells sea shells by the sea shore.
I meant to do homework, but I was too tired.
It's raining cats and dogs!
To write with a broken pencil is pointless.
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Which of the following is an example of parallel structure (or parallelism)?
Sue likes jogging, cooking, and playing guitar.
Sue likes swimming better than to dive.
For homework, Sue has to read, write, and adding numbers.
Sue likes baking, talking, and to go to the spa.
17
A flame dancing, birds telling secrets, and the ocean being angry are all examples of:
Symbolism
Irony
Imagery
Personification
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This is visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.
Hyperbole
Imagery
Irony
Idiom
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Which is the dominant impression or general truth in a story?
Tone
Central Idea
Symbolism
Mood