English II EOC Review

An overarching idea in a work which refers to a universal truth or insight about human nature.

A narrator who is invested in the story to the point of being questionable or untrustworthy.

Irony which creates tension by the audience having knowledge which the character(s) do not.

The general feeling or atmosphere that an author creates in a work of literature.

A statement influenced by personal opinion or bias can be described as:

An "objective summary" is a summary of a text which...

Figurative language which attributes human characteristics to a non-human entity.

A division of a poem using a certain number of lines, usually 4 or more, creating structure.

A type of rhetoric which uses emotion to convince an audience is:

A comparison of an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, but conveys an idea.

T.A.G. in an introduction stands for:

An educated guess based on context or prior knowledge.

"Doctor recommended, mother approved" is what type of rhetoric?

Name the rhetorical device: "No, no we are not satisfied and we will not be satisfied..."

Name the literary device: "The leaves rustled in the wind and the wolf howled at the moon."

A reference to another work, character, or historical event.

Universal symbol, idea, or character found in mythology, literature, religion, and film.

Name the literary device: "Rage, rage, against the dying of the light"

Which of the following is NOT an element of the setting in a work of literature?

The subject of a work of literature - can be described in a single word.

The dictionary definition of a word.

"When will we finally say, 'No more,' and stand up for our rights?" is what type of rhetoric?

Language which uses figures of speech to be more effective, persuasive, and impactful.

Which of the following is NOT an example of figurative language

A character which develops, changes, or grows throughout the course of a text

A type of rhetoric which uses logic for persuasion is called:

A situation, person, or thing that combines contradictory features or qualities

The ordered pattern of rhymes at the ends of the lines of a poem or verse

The implied meaning or associations with a word - can be categorized as negative or positive.

A key element of literature which involves a struggle between two opposing forces.

Description appealing to the five senses in a literary work - usually using figurative language

A form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term or similar-sounding words.

Words which mean the opposite of one another.

A narrator who is also a character in the story and relays personal thoughts and reactions:

The author's attitude towards a subject or character - usually developed by choice of diction.

"...let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself."

A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of clarification or explanation.

"act naturally", "found missing", "living dead", and "liquid gas" are all examples of:

Greed, fear, love, power, or jealousy could all be examples of a character's what?

"This suitcase weighs a ton!" is what type of figurative language?

Which of the following is NOT an example of symbolism?

Type of irony in which what is said is not what is actually meant.

A metaphor using "like" or "as" in its comparison.

Dunkin' Donuts, PayPal, Best Buy, and Krispy Kreme are this type of literary device.

An advance sign or indication of what is to come in the story.