Which of the following does NOT contain an allusion?

She is the only student who did the homework last night.

Why do writer's use hypophoras?

All of the choices are correct.

Which of the following are euphemisms?

All of the choices are considered euphemisms

All of the choices are correct.

short quotation, phrase or poem at the beginning of a book or each chapter

What is juxtaposition?

It is the placing of two unrelated things right next to each other

Writer's use allusions in their writing because they....

all of the other choices are correct

Which of the following is NOT an example of a simile?

I hadn't been hot on doctors, so of course I was like: No no no.

choices A, B and C are correct.

What are the four types of allusions?

historical, literary, mythological, and religious

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1
A Foil is a character who has a personality that is very different or opposite of the main character.
True
False
2
Why do writers use colloquialisms?
A. They add personality and help make characters seem more real.
They reveal setting by establishing a time period or location.
Both A and B are correct.
They help readers identify the conflict.
3
Anaphora is the repetition of one or more words at the beginning of sentences, clauses and lines of poems.
True
False
4
Which of the following does NOT contain an allusion?
Chocolate chip cookie dough is her Kryptonite.
She is the only student who did the homework last night.
My friend becomes a lovesick Romeo whenever he's near his Juliet.
He has the Midas touch when it comes to writing books that are bestsellers.
5
Why do writer's use hypophoras?
They present and answer a question that the reader may not have thought of.
They emphasize a point and stimulate the reader's curiosity.
All of the choices are correct.
They function to hook the reader and to engage the reader.
6
Which of the following are euphemisms?
passed on, passed away, gone home, kicked the bucket, pushing up daisies
All of the choices are considered euphemisms
sleeping together, knocking boots, getting lucky, hanky panky,
friggin', freaking, shoot, shiznit, darn it, heck
7
The reason why writers use motifs is to....
to add emotional depth
to reinforce themes
all of the choices are correct
to set a tone and create a mood
8
Alliteration involves two or more words that are close together and have the same beginning sound.
True
False
9
A colloquialism is a word or phrase commonplace within a language, geographic area, or historical time period.
True
False
10
A charactonym is a name for a fictional character that reveals the character’s personality.
False
True
11
The Great Gatsby, Fahrenheit 451, Of Mice and Men, Peter Pan, Black Beauty, are examples of
alliteration
analogy
metaphor
simile
12
Characterization....
reveals character through Speech, Thoughts, Emotions, Actions & Looks
All of the choices are correct.
is a process that writers use to reveal the personalities of characters
occurs when a writer uses details to reveal characters in a direct way.
13
A motif is a literary device used in plays, poems, novels, short stories, TV shows and movies that....
is a repeated element that has symbolic significance
can be the repeated appearance of an animal, color or human
all of the choices are correct
can be a repeated image, word, smell, sound, phrase, situation or action
14
Writers use juxtaposition to compare, contrast, convey a message and to create an emotional reaction for the reader.
True
False
15
What is figurative language?
A. It is used in poetry, drama, prose and even speeches.
A, B, C, and D are correct.
B. It is language that contains figures of speech like personification.
C. Allusions, metaphors & similes are examples of figurative of speech.
16
A hypophora is when a speaker or writer asks a question and immediatelly follows it with a direct answer.
True
False
17
An epigraph is a
short quotation, phrase or poem placed at the end of a book.
short quotation, phrase or poem mentioned that contains the title.
short quotation, phrase or poem put directly in the middle of the book.
short quotation, phrase or poem at the beginning of a book or each chapter
18
The literary device known as diction....
is the careful selection of words
is the words that a writer chooses to convey a particular meaning.
all three choices are correct
depends on the subject, purpose, occasion, and audience.
19
What is juxtaposition?
It is the placing of two very similar things next to each other
It is the process and positioning of juxta, which in latin means to reveal
It is the placing of two unrelated things right next to each other
All of the three choices are correct.
20
A euphemism is a word or phrase used as a substitute for something too offensive, harsh, vulgar or taboo.
False
True
21
Catharsis is a therapeutic process of making an audience experience emotional release via art, literature TV & movies.
False
True
22
Writer's use allusions in their writing because they....
add imagery
provide background information
all of the other choices are correct
communicate ideas and develop characters
23
An anecdote...
is based on a real experience, exaggerated or totally fictional.
is used to make a point, establish a personal connection, and set the tone.
is very short story - no more than a few sentences (about 3 or 4)
all of the other choices are correct
24
Which of the following is NOT an example of a simile?
I hadn't been hot on doctors, so of course I was like: No no no.
Talked like a Star Trek computer.
She had a mind like a mongoose.
Oscar looking like he'd just been asked to join the Jedi Order.
25
Which character in The Brief Life of Oscar Wao is a foil to Oscar?
Yunior
Lola
La Inca
Beli
26
What is an allegory?
A. They are stories and poems with a double meaning.
choices A, B and C are correct.
C. Philosophical, political, biblical, & moral are the different types
B. They reveal truths about human society with symbolic characters.
27
What are the four types of allusions?
historical, literary, mythological, and scientific
historical, literary, mythological, and mathematical
historical, literary, mythological, and financial
historical, literary, mythological, and religious

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