The primary purpose of a euphemism is to

avoid offense, embarrassment by making it more positive

The purpose of a simile or metaphor is to

create an artistic image for reader through comparison

A character archetype is a(n)

recognizable type of person who plays a role in a story

Define "unreliable narrator."

A first person narrator who may not tell or know the truth.

What do you combine to create an inference?

Context clues and background knowledge.

Satire is when the author

pokes fun to initiate social change

Which type of irony is dramatic?

Audience knows what character does not.

A reference to a commonly known source.

Situational irony relates to what?

something that happens or that we don't expect

The purpose of an analogy is to

help us understand something unfamilar

The primary purpose of an archetype is to...

tell the story better so the reader can relate

Define personification.

When an inanimate object gets human characteristics.

A comparison relating an unfamiliar idea to a familiar one.

The purpose of hyperbole is to

show how much something means or matters

A universal truth revealed in author's message.

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American Literature Terms Review

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A #ELA review of major concepts, including point of view, irony, theme, and common literary devices like simile, personification, allusion, etc.

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1
Fiction is a genre that is primarily...
True or real.
Told by a third person narrator.
Told by a first person narrator.
Made up or imagined.
2
"I was trying to figure out how lightning works when it struck me" is an example of...
understatement
pun
hyperbole
personification
3
The primary purpose of a euphemism is to
avoid offense, embarrassment by making it more positive
create conflict by using opposites
provoke offensive by making it more negative
inspire ideas by making it symbolic
4
Mysteries are often known for
plot twists and turns
humor
similarity to real life.
factual evidence
5
Satire often relies on _____________ as a strategy to create humor
comparisons
archetypes
puns
exaggeration
6
The purpose of a simile or metaphor is to
promote social change
protect people from unhappy truth
create an artistic image for reader through comparison
show how much something means to writer
7
A pronoun refers to a
adverb
preposition
noun
adjective
8
What does omniscience mean?
all knowing
limited
knowing none
only one
9
Metaphors and similes appeal primarily to the
brain
humor
imagination
heart
10
A character archetype is a(n)
a polite term
comparison between 2 unlike things to create an image
recognizable type of person who plays a role in a story
a play on words that appeals to the brain
11
Your friend says, "I like your dress. Too bad it didn't come in your size". An example of...
Sarcasm
Verbal irony
Dramatic irony
Situational irony
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Define "unreliable narrator."
A narrator who only knows about one character.
A first person narrator who may not tell or know the truth.
A synonym of "omniscient" narrator.
A narrator who directly addresses the audience.
13
Who is the main character in a second person narration?
The narrator
The protagonist.
Another character
"You" is the reader
14
An elephant's opinion carries a lot of weight. An example of a(n)...
pun
personfication
satire
hyperbole
15
Define genre
The author's message.
A category or type.
The villain.
The hero.
16
Define hyperbole.
Narration.
When two words rhyme.
A type of cliche
Exaggeration
17
What do you combine to create an inference?
Dialogue and narrator
Plot and cliche.
Context clues and background knowledge.
Hero's beginning and ending.
18
"He was a bear in the morning" is an example of a(n)...
Personification
Metaphor
Pun
Simile
19
Which pronoun fits with second person narration?
it
they
you
I
20
An analogy appeals primarily to the
imagination
brain
heart
humor
21
Satire is when the author
imitates another author
suggests that the reader knows more than the author
creates a distance between perception and reality.
pokes fun to initiate social change
22
What is the difference between verbal irony and sarcasm?
They are nothing alike
Intent
They are the same
Imagination.
23
A "shapeshifter" is an example of a(n)
simile
pun
archetype
allusion
24
Non-fiction is a genre that is primarily...
true or real
made up or imagined
like poetry
like prose.
25
Allegories, by definition, rely heavily on...
symbolism
euphemism
understatement
exaggeration
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Which type of irony is dramatic?
Audience finds out the theme of the story.
Audience knows what character does not.
Audience is surprised by what the narrator shares.
Audience is directly addressed by the characters.
27
Irony requires what?
A truth.
A misinterpretation.
An opposite.
An expectation.
28
What is an allusion?
A reference to a commonly known source.
A sentence with repeated vowels.
A type of mystery.
A sentence with repeated consonants.
29
Situational irony relates to what?
an unexpected plot twist in a story
conversation between people
knowing more than the characters
something that happens or that we don't expect
30
Define antagonist.
A side character in the story.
The hero of the story.
The villain of the story.
The narrator of the story.
31
The purpose of an analogy is to
hide a symbolic meaning
create artistic imagery
help us understand something unfamilar
protect people
32
The primary purpose of an archetype is to...
show the difference between a symbol and what it represents
tell the story better so the reader can relate
provide humor in the form of euphemism or pun
provide a reference to text that simplifies complex meaning
33
What is an objective narrator most like?
A microscope
A camera
A filter
A kaleidescope
34
What is a pun?
a joke meant to criticize
a play on words
a comedic play
a joke involving similar ideas
35
A drama is also known as a(n)
poem
play
autobiography
prose
36
Define personification.
When a human is given characteristics of objects.
When an inanimate object gets human characteristics.
When an animal talks.
When a character learns his or her true fate.
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Literary terms and devices increase our...
understanding of the story
all of the above
appreciation of the story
respect for the author of the story
38
The example where the monsters are afraid of the baby in Monster's, Inc. depicts...
situational irony
verbal irony
dramatic irony
sarcasm
39
What is an analogy?
A comparison relating an unfamiliar idea to a familiar one.
A direct comparison meant for artistic purposes
A contrast between two ideas.
A contrast meant to create an image in reader's mind.
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"The day was as perfect as the flame of a candle" is an example of a(n)...
Pun
Simile
Allusion
Metaphor
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"She is smarter than anyone who ever lived" is an example of a(n)
Personification
Euphemism
Hyperbole
Analogy
42
Symbols means different things in different cultures
Always
Sometimes
Some cultures don't have symbols
Never
43
Poetry often expresses
twists and turns
dialogue
cliches.
intense emotion
44
The Crucible is about both Salem witch trials and communist scare in 1950s, an example of
An analogy
A parody
An allegory
A satire
45
What pronoun fits with third person narration?
that
I
you
she
46
"He passed away" is an example of a(n)
Euphemism
Personification
Hyperbole
Simile
47
How many characters does a third person limited narrator have access to?
Everyone
None
Two or more
One
48
What is a metaphor?
An indirect comparison
Internal narration.
A direct comparison
Exaggeration
49
The purpose of hyperbole is to
demonstrate knowledge of culture and history
create a familiar idea
undercut the impact of a harsh reality
show how much something means or matters
50
What is a theme?
The subject of the story.
A common place understanding that you hear or see often.
A universal truth revealed in author's message.
The action of the story.
51
Sarcasm is closest to which type of irony?
Dramatic
Situational
Verbal
Conflict
52
"The sun smiled down on me" is an example of a(n)
Irony
Personification
Hyperbole
Metaphor
53
A rose represents love. This is an example of a(n)
symbol
analogy
archetype
simile
54
Define protagonist.
The hero of the story.
A side character in the story.
The narrator of the story.
The villain of the story.
55
The primary purpose of an allusion is to
offend people by using negative terms
tickle one's fancy by sparking the imagination
create a contrast between what we think and what we feel
simplify a complex idea by bringing up a reference
56
What is a euphemism?
An exaggeration
A positive way to say something negative.
A negative way to say something positive.
A type of allusion.
57
What is an inference?
A message the author plants in the story.
An unexpected twist.
A stated message.
A conclusion reader draws.
58
In Tangled when Rapunzel thinks the old woman is her mother but we know otherwise is ...
Situational irony
Verbal irony
Dramatic irony
Sarcasm
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The example when Shrek tells donkey "yes" when he means "no" is an example of...
Situational irony
Sarcasm
Dramatic irony
Verbal irony
60
The purpose of satire is to
ignite fury
promote social change
educate
entertain
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What is imagery?
Words that create a thematic meaning.
Words that create a picture in the reader's mind.
Words that create a series of similar sounds.
Words that create symbols.
62
Which pronoun fits with first person narration?
he
you
I
they
63
How many characters does an omniscient narrator have access to?
None
One
Two or more
The narrator is the character
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Allusions require what of a reader?
Comparisons/contrasts
Humor/patience
Application/analysis
Knowledge/recognition
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The first person narrator is a character in the story.
Sometimes
False
Only when its the hero.
True
66
A hurricane hits. You say, "Nice weather!" This is an example of...
situational irony
verbal irony
dramatic irony
sarcasm
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"Poverty releases a Pandora's box of crimes" is an example of...
Allusion
Alliteration
Analogy
Allegory
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Satire and puns primarily appeal to the
imagination
heart
brain
humor
69
What is a simile?
A direct comparison
Any time you use the word "like" or "as"
An indirect comparison.
An analogy.
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What is the plot?
The subject of a story.
A common place understanding you hear or see frequently.
A universal truth revealed as author's message.
The action of a story.

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