The definition of a paradox is:

A statement that appears self-contradictory

The definition of an allusion is:

Reference to something historically or culturally important

The definition of personification is:

When an animal or inanimate object is given human traits

The way a character's traits are revealed

The definition of a metaphor is:

A comparison without "like" or "as"

When the audience knows something the character doesn't know

The definition of foreshadowing is:

Hints or clues as to what will happen in the future

The definition of symbolism is:

Something that stands for something more than itself

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1
The definition of a paradox is:
Something that stands for more than itself
The way information about a character is revealed
A hint or clue as to what will happen later
A statement that appears self-contradictory
2
We have been looking closely at which archetype?
The mother
The son
The daughter
The hero
3
"The lake was as clear as glass" is an example of:
A personification
A simile
None of the above
A metaphor
4
"There was thunder and fog during the witches' meeting with Macbeth" is an example of:
Pathetic Fallacy
Metaphor
Symbolism
Irony
5
The definition of an allusion is:
Words of the same first consonant sound are placed together
Reference to something historically or culturally important
A comparison using "like" or "as"
A deception or false belief
6
The definition of personification is:
The main character of a story
When an animal or inanimate object is given human traits
An individual in society
When the weather/nature reflects mood
7
Characterization is:
When inanimate objects or animals are given human traits
The main character
The antagonist of a text
The way a character's traits are revealed
8
"Sneaky slithering snakes" is an example of:
Irony
Allusion
Alliteration
Foreshadowing
9
The definition of a metaphor is:
A comparison using "like" or "as"
A comparison without "like" or "as"
A huge exaggeration
A statement that seems self-contradictory
10
Dramatic Irony is:
A comparison without "like" or "as"
When a statement contains a self-contradiction
Sarcasm
When the audience knows something the character doesn't know
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The definition of foreshadowing is:
When the audience knows something the character doesn't know
When the weather reflects the mood
Hints or clues as to what will happen in the future
When words with the same consonant sound are close together
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The definition of symbolism is:
Something that stands for something more than itself
A model of a person
All of the above
A person, place, or thing

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