Which of the following is a theme?

Loyalty to a leader is not always the moral choice.

Unlike a theme, a motif can _____

be expressed in a single word or fragment.

Which of the following is not an example of motif?

the atmosphere of the setting reflects the mood of the characters

The dramatic purpose of pathos is to __________

develop the reader's emotional response to characters or situations

The purpose of motif is to

Re-enforce the main ideas and themes of the story

To reveal traits, motives, opinions, show development of a character, or establish relationships between characters is _

an example of the dramatic purpose of character development

What is the dramatic purpose of comic relief?

provide relief from last scene or juxtapose the next scene for effect

Theme in literature can be defined as:

The central idea or insight about life or behaviour that a story reveals.

an object, picture, word, or a sound used to represent something else.

Which of the following is not a symbol?

"If my mom finds out I'm toast!"

Which of the following are NOT examples of dramatic purpose?

Symbolism, metaphorical usage, and motif illustrations.

Juliet responding to her parents while referring to Romeo instead of Paris while they think she speaks of Paris is __

an example of situational irony

To provide the reader/audience with information about events occurring beforehand or events off stage is ___

an example of the dramatic effect of background

Choose the valid theme below:

Powerful people can be corrupted by power

One of the following is not a question to ask when discovering themes:

When does the story take place?

The 3 types of the dramatic purpose of irony are ___

Dramatic irony, situational irony, and tragic irony

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Theme, Motif, Symbols, and Dramatic Purpose

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A quiz focusing on the literary devices of theme, motif, symbols, and dramatic purpose, and their application in literature and visual media such as film and television.

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1
Which of the following is a theme?
Loyalty is always important.
Leaders have a lot on their minds.
Loyalty to a leader is not always the moral choice.
All leaders should be popular.
2
Unlike a theme, a motif can _____
be universal
linked to a character or characters
recur throughout the story
be expressed in a single word or fragment.
3
Which of the following is not an example of motif?
two contrasting elements in a work (good and evil)
a literary element used repeatedly in one text
the atmosphere of the setting reflects the mood of the characters
used in various texts, providing an example of a cultural "constant"
4
The dramatic purpose of pathos is to __________
create a character that the reader/viewer can recognize as morally strong
develop the reader's emotional response to characters or situations
develop the setting of the story/poem/play and/or establish a mood
add a sense of urgency to the scene
5
Motif are recurring structures, contrasts, or literary devices that can help to develop & inform the text’s major themes
True
False
6
Themes that are applicable to everyone are known as ___ themes.
International
Multicultural
Universal
Panamerican
7
Themes are _________ about human nature.
Philosphical arguments
Euphamisms
Contradictions
Generalizations
8
Sometimes ____ can help reveal theme
the chapter names
the story's title
footnotes
a Google search
9
The purpose of motif is to
provide atmospheric mood
Re-enforce the main ideas and themes of the story
allow the author to express her/his artistic side
create a sense of suspense
10
To reveal traits, motives, opinions, show development of a character, or establish relationships between characters is _
an example of the dramatic purpose of plot advancement
an example of the dramatic purpose of character development
an example of the dramatic purpose of theme development
an example of the dramatic purpose of dramatic irony
11
What is the dramatic purpose of comic relief?
provide relief from last scene and provide an allusion to another text
provide relief from last scene and comment on the character's conflict
provide relief from last scene or juxtapose the next scene for effect
provide relief from last scene and heighten the mood
12
Theme in literature can be defined as:
The main idea of a story
The main conflict of a story
The character growth of the story's protagonist
The central idea or insight about life or behaviour that a story reveals.
13
Themes are revealed through ____
the author's use of syntax
the characters' experiences
the author's use of punctuation
the character's back story
14
_____ helps reveal theme.
Syntax
Editing
Mood
Conflict
15
Which of the following is not a motif from Romeo and Juliet?
The Moon and stars
Light and dark
Plants and herbs
Dancing and music
16
A symbol is
an object, picture, word, or a sound used to represent something else.
An exaggeration used to make a point
A well used convention in modern writing
An understatement often used sarcastically
17
Universal themes apply ___
to everyone at any time
to only the main characters
to everyone within a certain time period
to only certain people all the time
18
Which of the following is not a symbol?
"If my mom finds out I'm toast!"
A ship being tossed on a stormy sea
Black clothing worn to a funeral
Minor key music during a tense or scary scene
19
Theme is often revealed through _____
what the characters learn
how the characters speak
when the characters are introduced
the character's name
20
Which of the following are NOT examples of dramatic purpose?
Character development, plot advancement, and background.
Symbolism, metaphorical usage, and motif illustrations.
Pathos, suspense, and foreshadowing
Theme development, comic relief, irony, and setting
21
In a text or play, each conversation, soliloquy, action, or scene has a specific purpose. This purpose is called _____
Dramatic Purpose
Novelistic Purpose
Thematic Purpose
Literary Purpose
22
True or false: Themes are usually specific
False
True
23
Themes should be expressed in a ___
Sentence
Single word
Paragraph
Biography
24
Juliet responding to her parents while referring to Romeo instead of Paris while they think she speaks of Paris is __
an example of tragic irony
an example of invitational irony
an example of philanthropic irony
an example of situational irony
25
To provide the reader/audience with information about events occurring beforehand or events off stage is ___
an example of the dramatic effect of exposition
an example of the dramatic effect of background
an example of the dramatic effect of juxtapostion
an example of the dramatic effect of logos
26
Choose the valid theme below:
True love solves all of life's problems
Good people always have happy lives
English class is fun
Powerful people can be corrupted by power
27
One of the following is not a question to ask when discovering themes:
What does the title suggest?
When does the story take place?
How does the main character change?
How is the conflict resolved?
28
A unifying element in a text, i.e. a recurrent image, symbol, character type, subject or narrative detail, is a(n) ___
motif
symbol
exposition
theme
29
The 3 types of the dramatic purpose of irony are ___
Dramatic irony, naturalistic irony, and relative irony
Tragic irony, humanistic irony, and verbal irony
Situational irony, atheistic irony, and metabolic irony
Dramatic irony, situational irony, and tragic irony
30
T or F: Themes are usually stated directly.
True
False

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