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LSWHS Eng 9 Final review Fall 2023 EK
LSWHS Eng 9 Final review Fall 2023 EK
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1
What is the "theme" of a text?
The message or argument the author was trying to convey in the story
The word the author repeats the most
The types of literary devices used by an author
The biggest conflict between two characters
2
Which correctly defines
situational irony?
When readers know something the characters don't
When a character says something but means something else
When somebody makes a mistake that leads to their downfall
When the opposite of what is expected happens
3
Which of the following is a definition of a
simile?
An object, color, or idea that has a deeper meaning in the story
A really bad misspelling of smile
A comparison made without "like" or "as"
A comparison made using "like" or "as"
4
When writing a summary of a story, what should you include?
The biggest plot points, including the ending
Details about how the characters look
Specific dialogue
None of these.
5
Which of the following might be an example of
indirect characterization
?
John was the funniest guy in our grade
John was always goofing around but somehow never got in trouble
John is so funny that he made me snort milk out my nose laughing
John released three pigs into the school labeled "1, 2, and 4" as a prank
6
Which of the following defines
personification
?
When a reference to a pop-culture or historical event is made
When a setting is described
When a character is described like a person
Non-human things having human traits ("the rain sighed" "sadness killed")
7
Why might a writer use situational irony in a text?
To create an image in a reader's head
To add suspense, because readers know something the character doesn't
To create an interesting plot twist
To show conflict between two characters through dialog
8
Which of the following defines
alliteration
?
A reference to an outside text or historical event
Two things being compared using "like" or "as"
A story that is meant to teach a lesson
The repetition of sounds at the start of a word (ex: she sells sea shells.)
9
Which of the following is not a type of
conflict
?
Person versus person
Person versus self
Person versus society
Person versus television
10
Which of the following is the definition of
characterization
?
The act of creating or defining characters in literature
A statement that gives a non-human thing human traits
A statement that compares two things using "like" or "as"
A statement that hints at things to come
11
What type of irony is shown by this picture?
Ironic
Verbal
Situational
Dramatic
12
Which of the following is an example of a
simile
?
She walked quickly, like she knew where she was going
She was my best friend, even though she could be annoying
She danced as though no one was watching
She had a grin like a bright spring morning
13
Which of the following defines a literary "tone?"
The words that create characterization in a story
The attitude an author takes towards a subject
The words that are used to describe senses in a story
The attitude that the audience has about the author in a story
14
Which of the following describes the tone of this poem?
quiet and thoughtful
hopeful and compassionate
short and easy to understand
dark and light
15
Which of the following defines
irony
?
When someone has a knee replacement made of iron
When a book, pop culture reference, or historical reference is made
When two things are compared without using "like" or "as"
When the opposite of what is expected happens
16
Which of the following might be an accurate "theme" statement for
"Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket"
?
Life focused solely on work leads to a wasted life
Tom should have spent time with his wife.
Materialism
The author shows that imagery is used to help readers picture the story.
17
Which of the following defines
imagery
?
Sensory details that help a reader picture a story
When the author hints at something that will happen later in the text
When the opposite of what is expected happens
When a character is described through dialog or actions
