Lists that do not use the word ‘And’

the use of multiple words connected to the same idea close together.

A story that begins in the middle of the plot

The repetition of a word or phrase at the opening of lines of poetry

when the poet describes an object as if it were a person.

A group of lines that are separated from others in a poem.

When the weather described matches the mood or events of the story

whereby the poet does not adhere to any metrical rules in the composition.

Characters whose use of language starts to mimic each others

Retrospective narrators are

Looking backwards with hindsight

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

He was there and then he was gone.

The repetition of the ‘S’ sound

is when the poet uses any of the five senses to create a mental image

What is a superlative?

A word indicating something is the most of something

indicators of a length or change in time

Repetition of vowel sounds in a series of words.

an inflated exaggeration of the truth.

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Asyndetic Listing is
Lists that do not use the word ‘And’
Lists that us a single 'and'
Lists that use multiple 'and's
Lists that use only semi-colons
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What does Largesse mean?
Interesting
Generous
Big
Left
3
A Semantic Field is
A pause in a line of poetry.
the rhythmical pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in verse.
the use of multiple words connected to the same idea close together.
a syllable uttered in a higher pitch, or with greater emphasis, than others
4
In Media Res is
A story that begins in the middle of the plot
A story that begins at the start of the plot
A story that begins at the end of the plot
A story with no clear narrative structure
5
Anaphora is
Lists that do not use the word ‘And’
Imagery or language that has connotations of simple, country life
The repetition of the ‘S’ sound
The repetition of a word or phrase at the opening of lines of poetry
6
Personification is
when the poet describes an object as if it were a person.
represents the technique used when the sound of a word imitates its sense
A comparison which points out a similarity without using words such like
the rhythmical pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in verse.
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A stanza is
A comparison which points out a similarity using words such as like or as
when the poet describes an object as if it were a person.
A group of lines that are separated from others in a poem.
A word indicating something is the most of something
8
Pathetic Fallacy is
The repetition of consonant sounds in a series of words.
is when the poet uses any of the five senses to create a mental image
When the weather described matches the mood or events of the story
use of three elements in a list or description
9
What does ebullient mean?
Calm
Infectious
Excited
Contagious
10
What is free verse?
whereby the poet does not adhere to any metrical rules in the composition.
This is a syllable uttered in a higher pitch, or with greater emphasis
A turning point in a poem
The repetition of the ‘S’ sound
11
Convergence is
Characters bumping into each other
Characters whose use of language starts to mimic each others
The opposite of juxtaposition
When a line runs over to the next line in the poem, without punctuation
12
If I described you as conscientious, I would mean you are
Perceptive
Lazy
Aware of your responsibilities
Hard working
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Retrospective narrators are
Looking backwards with hindsight
Unaware of past events
Looking forwards
Third person narrators only
14
If I described you as tactile, I would mean you are
Unconventional
Manipulative
Physically affectionate
Cold
15
Which of the following is a compound sentence?
Please listen to me now?
He was there and then he was gone.
I walked outside, into the light.
I hadn't expected it to be so bright!
16
Siblance is
Figure of speech that describes bringing together of contradicting words
The repetition of the ‘S’ sound
A command or order
an adjective which changes the meaning of the subsequent noun
17
What does Lavish mean?
Icy
Cruel
Grotesque
Elaborate
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A premodifier is a word that changes the subsequent
Adjective
Adverb
noun
Verb
19
What does Verdant mean?
Red
Yellow
Blue
Green
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Imagery is
The repetition of consonant sounds in a series of words.
use of three elements in a list or description
When the weather described matches the mood or events of the story
is when the poet uses any of the five senses to create a mental image
21
Which of the following is an elliptical sentence?
And then he was gone.
I wished he had said good bye.
I thought I had meant more to him.
Where are you going?
22
What does Magnificent mean?
Optional
Beautiful
Insensitive
Grand
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What does Malign mean?
Thoughtless
Benevolent
Omnipotent
Naturally Evil
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What is a superlative?
The repetition of the ‘S’ sound
– A group of lines that are separated from others in a poem.
A word indicating something is the most of something
Imagery or language that has connotations of simple, country life
25
If I described you as valiant, I would mean you are
Easy to anger
Sensitive
Resilient
Brave
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What does gregarious mean?
Lost
Confused
Tranquil
Outgoing
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Temporal Markers are
Indicators of a change in pace
indicators of a length or change in time
Indicators of a change in setting
Indicators of a change in era
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Assonance is
Repetition of vowel sounds in a series of words.
When a line runs over to the next line in the poem, without punctuation
an inflated exaggeration of the truth.
A word indicating something is the most of something
29
A caesura is
Lists that do not use the word ‘And’
This is a syllable uttered in a higher pitch, or with greater emphasis.
Imagery or language that has connotations of simple, country life
A pause in a line of poetry.
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If I described you as debonair, I would mean you are
Stylish and Charming
Thoughtful and Caring
Irritating and Confident
Naïve and Lost
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Hyperbole is
an inflated exaggeration of the truth.
When a line runs over to the next line in the poem, without punctuation
Repetition of vowel sounds in a series of words.
A word indicating something is the most of something
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An imperative is
A command or order
an inflated exaggeration of the truth.
A pause in a line of poetry.
the use of multiple words connected to the same idea close together.

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