Definition of exposition?

A type of writing in which the author's intent is to explain

All of the following are examples of personification except....

The cloud prances around the open blue sky

Definition of Evaluation?

To judge the merits of something or the act of doing so

A figure of speech is defined as?

An expression that is beyond literal meaning for emphasis.

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

“I have a million tasks to complete today”

An example of a metaphor is...?

The fall came and it went, a thief in the night.

An example of a simile is...?

The shark cut through the water like a knife butter

A fallacy could be which of the following?

People and dogs walk. Therefore people and dogs are the same

Which is an example of evidence?

Seatbelts are proven to reduce the risk of injury by 57%

When would an author use an example?

To more clearly demonstrate the point to the audience

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1
In order to make a subject manageable, as a writer you must ___________
Narrate
Focus
Generalize
Foreshadow
2
Definition of exposition?
To try to expose the author
A type of writing where the author trys to entertain
A name for a poetry reading party
A type of writing in which the author's intent is to explain
3
When Gatsby takes Nick to his mansion, Gatsby says, “I’ve got a nice place here.” This is a(n)
Simile
Hyperbole
Illusion
Understatement
4
Fiction, Novel, Personal Narrative, Essay, and Poetry are some examples of...
Groupings
Genres
Categories
Labels
5
All of the following are examples of personification except....
The cloud prances around the open blue sky
The wind whistled through the trees
The lake quietly slept
6
Definition of Evaluation?
To look at something closely
To judge the merits of something or the act of doing so
To do a check on the author to verify his/her legitimacy
To take a test over your knowledge of literary analysis
7
A figure of speech is defined as?
A sculpture made of words
Someone who talks a lot
An expression that is beyond literal meaning for emphasis.
A word that stands out
8
Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?
“I have a million tasks to complete today”
The door groaned as it slowly opened
“Boom, boom BOOM,” the fireworks shot off one by one
The little girl’s smile was as bright as the sunshine
9
An example of a metaphor is...?
The wind was as silent as a thief
The fall came and it went, a thief in the night.
The sun beat down, melting me
The clock rhythmically continued its menacing tic-toc
10
An example of a simile is...?
The ocean breathed a sigh of relief
The man was as complacent as a stone
I felt as though a thousand pounds were on my shoulders
The shark cut through the water like a knife butter
11
A fallacy could be which of the following?
I sold a product at less than I bought it. I lost money
A is taller than B, B is taller than C. A is taller than C
People and dogs walk. Therefore people and dogs are the same
If I cannot run a mile in 6 min, I can't run a mile in 5 min
12
Which is an example of evidence?
"If you wear a seat belt, you could increase your safety"
Seatbelts are proven to reduce the risk of injury by 57%
Seat belts come equipped in all modern cars.
" I believe that wearing a seat belt is necessary"
13
When would an author use an example?
An author shouldn't use examples
As a topic sentence
To end the piece of writing
To more clearly demonstrate the point to the audience
14
“My only love sprung from my only hate! ... That I must love a loathed enemy.” -Shakespeare
Hyperbole
Simile
Paradox
Understatement

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