Which of the following is the correct definition of polysyndeton?

Employing a series of conjunctions not normally found in successive clauses

she felt like she had a golden ticket.

Which of the following is the correct definition of an ode?

A poem marked by serious, respectful, & exalted feelings toward the subject

Which of the following is the correct definition of dramatic irony?

the meaning of a situation is understood by audience but not by characters

What is an antecedent?

a noun or pronoun to which another noun or pronoun refers

Which of the quotes from "The Raven" is an example of auditory imagery?

suddenly there came a tapping,As of someone gently rapping, rapping at...

Which of the following is an example of cacophony?

"Beware the Jubjub bird, and shun / The frumious Bandersnatch!"

What is the correct definition of an aphorism?

A terse statement that expresses a general truth or a moral principle.

one-dimensional, has only a few, easily defined traits

What is a dynamic character

a character who changes as a result of the event or problem

Which of the following is NOT an example of chiasmus?

“I don’t want to go outside; it’s a bit too hot for my tastes.”

What is situational irony?

Something happening diferently than what's expected

What is the correct definition of a tragic flaw?

A trait in a character leading to his or her downfall.

the deliberate creation of a new word

What is the correct definition of a frame narrative?

a story set within a story, told by the main or supporting character

A brief, usually indirect reference to a person, place or event

Which of the following examples is "suits" an example of metonymy?

The suits from upstairs are in a big meeting.

Definition of paradox?

Statement that can be seen as true and false simultaneously

Which of the following examples demonstrates parallel structure?

Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get.

a picture, description, or imitation of a person exaggerated

a very typical example of a certain person or thing.

Placement of two things closely together to compare/contrast

Which of the following examples contains polysyndeton?

They read and studied and wrote and drilled.

Which of the following is the correct definition of stream of consciousness?

narrative style that captures character's thoughts in a realistic way

Which of the following characters are foils of one another?

Elizabeth Proctor and Abigail Williams

What is the definition of in media res?

Narrating a story from the middle, supposing the audience knows the past.

Define extended metaphor.

compares the two things at length and in many ways.

What is the correct definition of deus ex machina?

Solving a seemingly intractable problem by adding in something unexpected

one line ends without a pause or any punctuation

Which of the following is an example of caesura?

"Hey Jude || don't make it badTake a sad song || and make it better"

DESCRIPTION THAT APPEALS TO THE 5 SENSES

Which is NOT an example of a Zeugma

Beautiful are the feet that bring the good news.

the audience knows more than the characters

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Which of the following is the correct definition of polysyndeton?
words that express general ideas or concepts rather than concrete images.
repetition of the last word of one clause at the beginning of the next
A figure of thought in which a point is affirmed by negating its opposite
Employing a series of conjunctions not normally found in successive clauses
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What is a conceit?
extended metaphor
A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, th
A figure of speech that directly addresses an absent or imaginary person or
when a part is used to refer to a whole. Ex: "My seat's been taken by some
3
allusion...
its raining cats and dogs.
she is the apple of my eye.
you are my sunshine.
she felt like she had a golden ticket.
4
Which of the following is the correct definition of an ode?
A poem expressing personal loss and grief
A poem marked by serious, respectful, & exalted feelings toward the subject
Poetry that reveals the speaker's thoughts and feelings about the subject
a funeral hymn or mournful speech; a mournful song, piece of music, or poem
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Which of the following is the correct definition of dramatic irony?
Occurs when something happens that is very different than what was expected
the meaning of a situation is understood by audience but not by characters
when a speaker's words are incongruous with speaker's meaning
looking at something as an outsider and reporting only facts
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What is an antecedent?
an action word
a describing word
a person,place or thing
a noun or pronoun to which another noun or pronoun refers
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Which of the following is an example of a motif?
Good vs. Evil
An explosion
Shattered Glass
Flower
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Which of the quotes from "The Raven" is an example of auditory imagery?
Presently my soul grew stronger; hesitating then no longer,
Doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before;
suddenly there came a tapping,As of someone gently rapping, rapping at...
Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,
9
Which of the following is an example of cacophony?
"Come slowly, Eden / Lips unused to thee. / Bashful, sip thy jasmines,"
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,How I wonder what you are.
"Beware the Jubjub bird, and shun / The frumious Bandersnatch!"
"O world! O life! O time!On whose last steps I climb,"
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What is the correct definition of an aphorism?
When the name of one object is substituted for another closely assoc. with
A terse statement that expresses a general truth or a moral principle.
a metaphor in which the part stands for the whole or the whole for the part
intellectually amusing language that surprises and delights
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A Flat Character
a character type, like "the nerd"
changes, comes to a major realization
experiences multiple emotions, capable of choosing right or wrong
one-dimensional, has only a few, easily defined traits
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What is a dynamic character
character that contrasts with the protagonist
a character who changes as a result of the event or problem
character who remains the same throughout the story
character who lacks qualities associated with a hero
13
Which of the following is NOT an example of chiasmus?
We ate all the leftovers quickly. Speedily we polished off all that food.
“I don’t want to go outside; it’s a bit too hot for my tastes.”
I went to the doctor five days ago. Yes, last week I went to the hospital.
He told me he isn’t coming back. He’s not returning, he said.
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What is situational irony?
The situation of irony resulting in a climax in the story or film etc.
Something happening diferently than what's expected
Irony causing a resolution in a situation
Irony giving the character a sense of comfort in a situation
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What is the correct definition of a tragic flaw?
The moment where there is a sudden realization leading to new perspective
Drama where there is a display of human suffering and often catharsis
A trait in a character leading to his or her downfall.
The change of extreme emotion to lead to internal restoration and renewal.
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Which of the following is a malapropism?
"The apple doesn't fall far from the tree."
"Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary."
"He was a man of great statue"
"Never let a Fool Kiss you or Kiss Fool You"
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Coinage is...
shortening a word and the shortened version becomes standard
changing a word from a noun to a verb
the deliberate creation of a new word
using a word from another language
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What is the correct definition of a frame narrative?
A moment where the main character recognizes his/her true nature
ideas described in terms of characters and events to teach a lesson
he usage of informal or everyday language in literature
a story set within a story, told by the main or supporting character
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Allusion
To make the meaning more transparent and easy to understand
To make evident or prove
The power to bring about a result
A brief, usually indirect reference to a person, place or event
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Which of the following is an example of synecdoche?
He was a man of great statue.
Boots on the ground.
"Never let a Fool Kiss You or Kiss Fool You"
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
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Which of the following examples is "suits" an example of metonymy?
Hearts, aces, and clubs are three of the suits in card decks.
None of these are examples of metonymy
The suits from upstairs are in a big meeting.
The CEOs of the two companies were wearing finely tailored suits.
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Definition of paradox?
Statement that is more true than false
Statement that can be seen as true and false simultaneously
The exact opposite in what is said vs. what is meant
Statement that is more false than true
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Which of the following examples demonstrates parallel structure?
When there is talk of hatred, let us stand up and talk against it.
I have a dream.
We are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken...
Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get.
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What is caricature?
respond more emotionally or forcibly than is justified
a picture
a picture, description, or imitation of a person exaggerated
a statement that represents something as better or worse
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What is Archetype
a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else.
the attribution of human characteristics or behavior to a god or animal
a very typical example of a certain person or thing.
a pithy observation that contains a general truth.
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Juxtaposition is...
Similarity of structure in a pair/series of words/phrases
Repetition of the same phrase
Placement of two things closely together to compare/contrast
Inverted order of words in a sentence
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Choose the paradox:
Fell off the back of the truck.
It's my least favorite color.
I have a ton of homework.
The rules: There are no rules.
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Which of the following examples contains polysyndeton?
They read and studied and wrote and drilled.
"The land was ours before we were the land's" - Robert Frost
"Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." —Yoda
"I think therefore I am" - Descartes
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Which of the following is the correct definition of stream of consciousness?
narrative style that captures character's thoughts in a realistic way
moment of insight where a protagonist shifts from ignorance to awareness
A symbolic image or idea that appears frequently in a story.
Occurs when something happens that is very different than what was expected
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Pick the example of alliteration
the car went "bang!"
The sun is a lightbulb
Karli couldn't come outside
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Which of the following characters are foils of one another?
John Proctor and Reverend Hale
Elizabeth Proctor and Abigail Williams
Thomas Putnam and Reverend Hale
John Proctor and Elizabeth Proctor
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Which of the following uses pronoun antecedent agreement?
Alison does not have a dog
What's a dog
Alison walked the dog
Alison walked her dog
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Is this dramatic irony?
TRUE
FALSE
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What is the definition of in media res?
An insightful moment where a protagonist, goes from igornance to awareness
the resolution of the issue of a complicated plot in fiction
The change of extreme emotion to lead to internal restoration and renewal.
Narrating a story from the middle, supposing the audience knows the past.
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Define extended metaphor.
compares two unlike things without using "like" or "as"
creating emphasis by saying less than is actually true.
compares the two things at length and in many ways.
compares two things using a word such as 'like' or 'as.'
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What is the correct definition of deus ex machina?
sacrifice of realism and logic for the sake of enjoyment
Solving a seemingly intractable problem by adding in something unexpected
A sudden realization that leads to new perspective that clarifies a problem
The change of extreme emotion to lead to internal restoration and renewal.
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What is enjambment?
The central meaning of a text
Poetry that doesn't have meter
A story/narrative in poetic form
one line ends without a pause or any punctuation
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Which of the following is an example of caesura?
"Hush, little baby, don't say a word,Mama's gonna buy you a mockingbird."
"'O Captain! my Captain! our fearful trip is done,"
"Hey Jude || don't make it badTake a sad song || and make it better"
"Round her chamber hums,Counts his nectars—alights,And is lost in balms!"
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juxtaposition...
she is pale as a ghost
when it rains, it pours.
this summer season was dry, but not as dry as the one back in 2018
dont judge, or you will be judged yourselves
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WHAT IS IMAGERY?
AN OBJECT THAT STANDS FOR SOMETHING DEEPER THAN ITSELF.
DESCRIPTION THAT APPEALS TO THE 5 SENSES
A COMPARISON USING LIKE OR AS
THE LESSON OR MESSAGE THAT ANYONE CAN LEARN FROM A STORY.
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Which of the following is NOT an example of juxtaposition?
All's fair in love and war
It costs an arm and a leg.
When it rains, it pours.
Beggars can't be choosers.
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Which is NOT an example of a Zeugma
She opened her door and her heart to the orphan.
The farmers in the valley grew potatoes, peanuts, and bored.
Beautiful are the feet that bring the good news.
He opened his mind and his wallet at the movies.
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dramatic irony
the opposite of what you expect
a speaker speaks something contradictory to what is intended
the audience knows more than the characters
a brief and in direct reference to a person, place, or thing

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