Situational irony occurs when--

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

Which of the following is NOT a possible theme?

Sylvester learned not to take people for granted

Which of the following statements about theme is FALSE?

The theme applies only to the characters of the story

Which statement about symbols is FALSE?

Their only purpose is to stand for something else

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 generalization?

a broad statement that applies to many situations

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

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

What is chronological order?

The time order in which things happen

hinting at what will happen later in a 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

What is a word's denotation?

the word's dictionary definition

A narrator in a story--

describes the past, present and future

Which of the following best describes theme?

A theme is a broad, general statement

choice of words in a piece of writing

a contrast between what is expected & what actually happens

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

selecting an appropriate length for a work

A story contains dramatic irony when-

the reader knows more than the characters know

The theme of a literary work--

recur from different cultures/historical periods

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

use the first-person pronoun I to write the story

A word's connotations are--

the feelings associated with the word

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

examine the context in which the symbol appears

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

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

The jungle was full of twitterings, rustlings, & sighs

the way of speaking characteristic of a particular region

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

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

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