choice of words in a piece of writing

hinting at what will happen later in a story

A story contains dramatic irony when-

the reader knows more than the characters know

author's attitude toward a subject, character, or audience

Which sentence would most likely express the theme of a story based on World War II?

War can change the lives of both soldiers and citizens

The theme of a literary work--

recur from different cultures/historical periods

A narrator in a story--

describes the past, present and future

a contrast between what is expected & what actually happens

What is a generalization?

a broad statement that applies to many situations

the way of speaking characteristic of a particular region

person/animal/object that has meaning & stands for something

Writers would be least likely to draw on their own lives when--

selecting an appropriate length for a work

What is chronological order?

The time order in which things happen

Situational irony occurs when--

there's a contrast b/w what we expect & what actually occurs

What would be the best way to understand an author's views about a subject?

Learn about the author's personal life

What is a word's denotation?

the word's dictionary definition

Which statement about symbols is FALSE?

Their only purpose is to stand for something else

A word's connotations are--

the feelings associated with the word

Which of the following best describes theme?

A theme is a broad, general statement

If you traveled to Oregon in a covered wagon during the 1800s, your writing would may include

the attitude of people who settled the American West

To tell a story from the point of view of one character, authors

use the first-person pronoun I to write the story

When readers interpret the meaning of a symbol, they most often-

examine the context in which the symbol appears

Which of the following statements about theme is FALSE?

The theme applies only to the characters of the story

How does “The celebration will commence at 7:00 PM” differ from “The party starts at 7:00 PM”?

1st sentence is more formal than the 2nd sentence

Which sentence from "A Sound of Thunder" uses diction to set the MOOD?

The jungle was full of twitterings, rustlings, & sighs

Which of the following is NOT a possible theme?

Sylvester learned not to take people for granted

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Unit 3 Post Assessment REVIEW

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Figurative language, theme, irony, symbolism, point of view, time order, & setting

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1
Diction is the-
main conflict in a story
time and place a story is set
choice of words in a piece of writing
mood that a story evokes
2
Adding a prefix to a word...
changes the word's part of speech
makes the word easier to pronounce
makes the word plural
changes the word's meaning
3
When characters say one thing but mean the opposite, they are using
dialect
metaphors
verbal irony
personification
4
However, people may take _______________ paths and go in separate directions.
reunification
divergent
designate
coerced
5
Foreshadowing is...
scaring the reader in a way the reader enjoys
giving away the ending of a story
having a surprise twist at the end of the story
hinting at what will happen later in a story
6
A story contains dramatic irony when-
elements of the story seem exaggerated
the reader knows more than the characters know
the ending is tragic
the characters are highly sensitive
7
What is tone?
an author's characteristic writing style
the way one character interacts with other characters
author's attitude toward a subject, character, or audience
an author's choice of words
8
Which sentence would most likely express the theme of a story based on World War II?
Airplanes have become more sophisticated since World War II
War can change the lives of both soldiers and citizens
Many people who lived during World War II are dead
No one knows when another war will occur
9
A contradiction occurs when two statements--
are unrelated
have slightly different interpretations
come from different sources
have opposite meanings
10
The theme of a literary work--
is usually in the opening of a work
is always unique
is not subject to interpretation
recur from different cultures/historical periods
11
Unlike its denotation, a word's connotations are based on
experts' research
Facts
the root of the word
subjective feelings
12
Which of the following images would create a scary mood?
the opening of a creaky door
a bird chirping in the early morning
the smell of baking bread
two swans on a lake
13
A narrator in a story--
is always the main character
describes the past, present and future
is always the author
can be fully trusted by the reader
14
Irony occurs when--
a character lies to other characters
a writer shows that a character is wrong
characters have a disagreement
a contrast between what is expected & what actually happens
15
Describing a puppy as “playful” rather than as “disobedient” suggests a tone that is
angry
critical
affectionate
respectful
16
What is a generalization?
a broad statement that applies to many situations
a type of comparison used to clarify a point
an educated guess
an overused expression
17
The part of a word that establishes the word's core meaning is the--
derivation
root
suffix
prefix
18
What is dialect?
the way of speaking characteristic of a particular region
the changes that occur in a character
a form of poetry
a type of figure of speech
19
What is a symbol?
an example provided by a writer to make a point
reference to a person/statement/event from literature
an object that is given human characteristics
person/animal/object that has meaning & stands for something
20
Writers would be least likely to draw on their own lives when--
selecting an appropriate length for a work
creating characters
determining the theme of a story
choosing the setting of a story
21
What is chronological order?
The time order in which things happen
A sequence that goes from question to answer
The logical order in which ideas are presented
The order in which objects are arranged in space
22
Situational irony occurs when--
there's a contrast b/w what we expect & what actually occurs
the ending of a story is predictable
there is a struggle between the characters
an element of a story seems illogical
23
What would be the best way to understand an author's views about a subject?
Learn about the author's personal life
Analyze the first work the author wrote about the subject
Examine other authors' opinions about the subject.
Read a variety of articles by the author on the subject
24
Which of the following elements is NOT part of the setting of a story?
the time period
a character's nickname
the weather
the location
25
A writer's style includes all of the following elements except--
subject matter
word choice
figures of speech
sentence structure
26
To support a point, nonfiction writers often use--
Transitions
images
evidence
chronological order
27
Context clues can include all of the following items except?
homophones
antonyms
examples
Synonyms
28
What is a word's denotation?
the history and origin of the word
the word's dictionary definition
the way in which a writer uses the word
the emotions associated with the word
29
And their parents would issue sharp __________ if they had begun to dance in public.
alterations
amends
reprimands
medleys
30
Which statement about symbols is FALSE?
They may have multiple meanings
They can be interpreted differently by readers
They appear in everyday life as well as in literature
Their only purpose is to stand for something else
31
A word's connotations are--
the feelings associated with the word
the contexts that the word is used in
the definitions of the word
other related words
32
Which of the following best describes theme?
A theme mentions a specific character, event, etc.
A theme is the same as a subject
A theme is one word
A theme is a broad, general statement
33
If you traveled to Oregon in a covered wagon during the 1800s, your writing would may include
an opinion about the American Revolution
the attitude of people who settled the American West
language related to computer technology
fewer symbols than similes
34
To tell a story from the point of view of one character, authors
limit the number of characters in the story
use the first-person pronoun I to write the story
do not provide information about other characters
tell about the thoughts and feelings of all the characters
35
When readers interpret the meaning of a symbol, they most often-
examine the context in which the symbol appears
compare and contrast characters
analyze the author's writing style
summarize a story
36
Which of the following words contains the same root as the word "reduction"?
Replace
dull
production
emotion
37
Which of the following synonyms has the most negative connotations?
assembly
group
mob
crowd
38
Which of the following statements about theme is FALSE?
The theme applies only to the characters of the story
Writers may convey a story's theme by what characters learn
The title of a story may provide a clue to the story's theme
Theme of a story is a central idea, or insight, about life
39
How does “The celebration will commence at 7:00 PM” differ from “The party starts at 7:00 PM”?
The 1st sentence is more poetic than the 2nd sentence
2nd sentence appeals to readers' emotions/1st doesn't
1st sentence is more formal than the 2nd sentence
1st sentence uses technical language/the 2nd uses slang
40
Which sentence from "A Sound of Thunder" uses diction to set the MOOD?
Thank God Keith won
They put on their oxygen helmets and tested the intercoms
The jungle was full of twitterings, rustlings, & sighs
Mr. Travis, he’s all yours
41
Etymology refers to a word's--
spelling
meaning
sound
origin
42
Which of the following is NOT a possible theme?
Sometimes doing the right thing makes you stand out
Chances and consequences give life its meaning
Sylvester learned not to take people for granted
There is always something new to learn

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