World Lit Final Exam Review

Question 1

When a writer tries to form vivid mental images in the minds of the reader, the writer uses:

Accepted Answer

imagery

Question 2

Which of the following is a key element of modern realistic drama?

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it portrays real life and real problems

Question 3

We know that Oedipus is married to his mother, but he does not. This is called:

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dramatic irony

Question 4

A main idea of a literary work is called the:

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theme

Question 5

Saying, "You look very happy today" to someone who is frowning.

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verbal irony

Question 6

When a fire station burns down, that might be considered:

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situational irony

Question 7

"He has tons of video games" is an example of:

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hyperbole

Question 8

A writer's choice of words and style is called:

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diction

Question 9

When the audience knows something a character (or characters) does not:

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dramatic irony

Question 10

Kafkaesque refers to:

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a nightmarish world

Question 11

The author's attitude toward the subject is called the:

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tone

Question 12

Anxiety resulting from an uncertain or mysterious situation might be called:

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dramatic tension

Question 13

A book about the horrors of war that is entitled "Peace" might be using ______ in the title.

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verbal irony

Question 14

The literary element that evokes certain feelings in the reader is called the:

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mood

Question 15

When a writer uses "I" "We" "Me" "Our" and "Us" he is usually writing in:

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first person

Question 16

What is the conflict in a story?

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The major problem of the protagonist

Question 17

When a writer speaks directly to the reader and uses "You" he is usually writing in:

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second person

Question 18

Which of the following did we NOT read in class this semester?

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Canterbury Tales

Question 19

Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet, and so are you. What is the rhyme scheme?

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ABCB

Question 20

When a writer uses "he" "she "they" and "them" he is usually writing in:

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third person

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