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Placing two elements side by side to present a comparison or contrast.
litotes
metaphor
metonymy
juxtaposition
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Denotation is...
Excessive praise
A satiate that something is the case
Dictionary meaning of a word
The choice of words
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What literary element refers to the perspective from which a story is told?
Setting
Plot
Point of view
Mood
4
In many stories, the protagonist battles against elements of government or culture.
man vs man
I don't know
man vs human
man vs society
5
"Mr. Boyle's laugh was like booming thunder." Which literary element describes his laughter?
simile
figurative language
metaphor
conflict
6
This literary element is used to tell where and when the story takes place...
setting
foreshadowing
central idea
time and location
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What is the literary device being used here?
The world is a stage.
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Simile
Juxtaposition
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Literary Device - “...Dallas has a record with the fuzz a mile long" (95).
Alliteration
Anaphora
Hyperbole
Allusion
9
Alot is not a word
False
True
10
Characterization includes
Traits and Dialogue
Elements, Reactions, and Behavior
Objectives, Standards, and Setting
Motives, Feelings, Traits, and Dialogue
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_____ are the clues in a story that suggests the
author's attitude
toward elements of a story.
mood
point of view
tone
style
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Literary Device-“I was reminded of Jack London's books-"(143).
Metaphor
Personification
Allusion
Simile
13
What are the two types of Characterization?
indirect and fact
to and fro
Direct and uncertain
direct and indirect
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What literary element refers to the central idea or message of a work?
Plot
Setting
Mood
Theme
15
"The engines roared to life as the race began." Which literary element is used here?
personification
characterization
setting
metaphor
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Reference to something literary, mythological, or historical that the reader should recognize.
allusion
anaphora
connotation
allegory
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Literary Device: “His dancing gray eyes were stormy” (32).
Personification
Simile
Allusion
Anaphora
18
What is the connotation of "menacing"
A Large Hairy Monster
Suggesting danger around you
Cool
Scary
19
Which of the following is symbolism?
The dove is as white as snow.
A dove dove down from the dark sky.
A dove represents peace.
The dove sang beautiful songs.
20
Literary device the describes a specific sound. What device is used in this specific example? "Shooosh!"
Metaphor
Foreshadowing
Onomatopoeia
Personification
21
Which of these words have the least negative connotation?
sarcastic
facetious
skeptical
whimsical
22
The picture is an example of what literary element?
flashback
suspense
irony
theme
23
She was a tall, athletic girl who was not afraid to go after what she wanted.
Direct Characterization
Antagonist
Personification
Indirect Characterization
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symbolism
deeper meaning given to everyday objects or events
section of a poem, usually with rhyme and length
words that have the same sound at the end
words that create a mental image
25
The antagonist of a story is always bad
True
False
26
Name the theme.
Danny is smarter than Benny.
You should not spend all your money on candy.
blood is thicker than water
You can buy more if you save your money.
27
A character with multiple personality traits is
Antagonist
Flat
Dynamic
Static
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What is protagonist.
Bad man
Main character.
Police
Bad woman
29
Choose the terms that have a
negative
connotation.
confident
cocky
conceited
arrogant
30
Literary Device - “I couldn't have gotten up to save my life” (103).
Simile
hyperbole
Personification
Forshadowing
31
"His sadness was a sea of grief." Which literary element describes this character's sadness?
setting
metaphor
simile
characterization
32
Choose the terms that have a
negative
connotation.
irresponsible
reckless
bold
daring
33
The protagonist of a story is always good
False
True
34
Denotation is:
The literal Meaning
The dictionary Definition
The exact word Meaning
35
What literary device is used here?
The soft tinkling of rain on my window lulled me to sleep.
Juxtaposition
Consonance
Imagery
Understatement
36
Simile, metaphor, and personification are examples of which TYPE of literary device?
literal language
argumentative language
poetic structure
figurative language
37
Mulan is a static character.
True
False
38
The following is NOT an antagonist
Aladdin
Jafar
Self-doubt
A long dangerous mountain climb
39
Which of these words has the most positive connotation?
forceful
impassioned
blunt
urgent
40
Choose the terms that have a
negative
connotation.
stench
smell
stink
aroma
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"It rained on his lousy tombstone, and it rained on the grass on his stomach. It rained all over the place." - The Catch
Alliteration
Personificaiton
Anaphora
Extended Metaphor
