If you were to define a word using context clues, what would you use?

Look at the words surrounding the unknown word

By using indirect characterization, writers -

show, rather than tell, readers what a character is like

an object or person that stands for something beyond itself

What is the definition of "mood"?

The way a reader feels when they read a work of literature

Which of the following is an example of "metaphor?"

The pain was a wave that washed over her the longer she ran

What is the resolution of the plot?

when the main conflict of the story is resolved

reference to a person, place, or idea in another text

What is the definition of "empathy?"

The ability to understand another person

What is the definition of a simile?

a comparison between two unlike things using like or as

Which of the following statements about theme is false?

The term theme refers to the subject of a story.

What is a good definition of "tone?"

The attitude of a writer toward a subject

The theme of a literary work —

may occur in lit. from various cultures/historical periods.

Writers reveal the motivation of their characters to —

convey the reasons for the characters’ actions

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1
If you were to define a word using context clues, what would you use?
Look at the words surrounding the unknown word
Think about the opposite of what the word means
Consider the part of speech (noun, verb, adjective
Look at what letter the word starts with
2
To support a point, nonfiction writers often use —
evidence
images
chronological order
transitions
3
By using indirect characterization, writers -
prevent readers from forming their own opinions
provide little information about characters
show, rather than tell, readers what a character is like
directly describe a character’s personality
4
What is a symbol?
an object or person that stands for something beyond itself
example provided by a writer to make a point
an object that is given human characteristics
reference to literature, history, or art
5
The element of plot that drives the story's events forward is the
point of view
characterization
conflict
theme
6
Unlike its denotation, a word’s connotations are based on —
experts' research
facts
the root of the word
subjective feelings
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What is the definition of "mood"?
The attitude of a writer toward a subject
The way a reader feels when they read a work of literature
How the main character feels during the climax of a story
The sound of music
8
Which of the following is an example of "metaphor?"
The pain was a wave that washed over her the longer she ran
She was as sweet as sugar
The sunlight danced across my face as I began to wake up
Peter Piper Picked a Pack of Pickled Peppers
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What is the resolution of the plot?
background information of the story
the turning point of the story
when the main conflict of the story is resolved
the falling action of the story
10
All of the following are examples of external conflicts except...
man vs. technology
man vs. himself
man vs. nature
man vs. man
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What is an allusion?
reference to a person, place, or idea in another text
repetition of consonant sounds
a comparison between unlike things
giving non-human things human qualities
12
What is the definition of "empathy?"
Going after your dreams
The ability to understand another person
Helping someone in need
Feeling sorry for someone going through a hard time
13
What is the definition of a simile?
a comparison between two unlike things
a reference to another literary work
a comparison between two unlike things using like or as
repetition of vowel sounds
14
Which of the following statements about theme is false?
The title of a story may provide a clue to the story’s theme
The term theme refers to the subject of a story.
The theme is a central idea, or insight, about life.
Writers may convey a theme through what a character learns.
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What is a good definition of "tone?"
The way a reader feels when they read a work of literature
The attitude of a writer toward a subject
The sound of music
How the main character feels during the climax of a story
16
The theme of a literary work —
may occur in lit. from various cultures/historical periods.
is usually stated in the opening of the work.
can only be stated in one way.
is not subject to interpretation.
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Writers reveal the motivation of their characters to —
convey the reasons for the characters’ actions
create universal characters
explain the characters’ backgrounds
resolve conflicts in stories

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