English Acap test Study Guide

Question 1

Write down an example of theme

Accepted Answer

It is better to try your hardest than to live with the regrets of inaction

Question 2

Define theme

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The moral or lesson taught throughout the story

Question 3

Denotation: the dictionary definition of a word; the literal meaning

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True

Question 4

Define hyperbole

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A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express a strong point

Question 5

Alliteration: the repetition of constant sounds,generally at the beginning of words

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True

Question 6

Define personification

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A figure of speech in which an animal or object is given human actions

Question 7

Verbal irony

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Stating something other than the literal meaning

Question 8

Define symbol

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Any person,animal, place or object that exists on a literal level

Question 9

A onomatopoeia is the use of a word or phrase that imitates sound(ex. POP, 💥BAM)

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True

Question 10

What is the definition of metaphor?

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Figure of speech that makes a comparison between two seemingly unlike thing

Question 11

Define connotation

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The associations connected to a word; the figurative meaning

Question 12

Diction means word choice

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True

Question 13

Define Situational irony

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The outcome is something other than what is anticipated

Question 14

Motif: a word or phrase or any other thing that is repeated throughout a literary work(story)and is related to theme

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True

Question 15

Imagery is a descriptive language that speaks to one of more of the 5 senses(sight, smell, taste, touch,sound)

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True

Question 16

Anaphora: repetition of a word of phrase

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True

Question 17

Dramatic irony: the contrast between what the characters know and what the reader knows

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True

Question 18

What is the definition of simile?

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A figure of speech that uses like or as to compare seemingly unlike things

Question 19

Allusion is a reference to a well-known character,place,or situation from history,music,art or another work of literatur

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True

Question 20

Define irony

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Irony is the contrast between appearance and reality

Question 21

Define tone

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The author's attitude toward the material

Questions 21