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1
Jason was considered the Samson of the wrestling team; opponents could not overpower him
. This is an example of what?
alliteration
an allusion
hyperbole
personification
2
In the story The Lottery, Ms. Hutchinson is killed after pulling the winning ticket. This is an example of what?
Theme
Conflict
irony
Climax
3
The term archetype refers to which of the following?
A character that stands out
The main character portrayed in a story of fiction
The protaganist of a story
A classic or perfect example of a certain type of character, setting etc.
4
Select the word with the BEST connotation to complete the sentence
Many of Tammy's friends admired her _______abilities
unusual
strange
unique
Weird
5
New York is a crime ridden city that should be avoided at all cost
. Which sentence describes this statement?
This is an irrelevant statement
This is a factual statement
This is a very objective statement
This is a statement that is biased
6
When a writer uses foreshadowing, this means what?
The writer is making a reference to something well known
The writer is giving human characteristics to nonhuman things
The readers will get clues to future events in the story
The writer takes the readers back to an earlier event in the story
7
Life is a road that takes you to places unknown.
This is an example of what type of figurative language?
irony
metaphor
personification
hyperbole
8
Big, blue, balloons floated up from the garden party. This is an example of what?
personification
alliteration
simile
hyperbole
9
The recent report on war criminals paints a chilling picture of their activities.
This is an example of
One person's perspective on the report.
A factual statement about war criminals
An objective statement about the report
This is an example of a fair statement about war criminals
10
Which is a true statement about a story plot?
The plot of a story is the same as the conflict
The plot develops through the characters' interaction and conversations
The plot of a story starts with the expostion and ends with the climax
All answers are correct
11
In the story of Little Red Riding Hood, the main character is an example of what archetype?
The temptress
The the innocent
The villian
The mother figure, the nurturer
12
The recent report on war criminals paints a chilling picture of their activities.
This statement shows what?
A clear idea of the truth
A biased perspective
A false opinion
A true opinion
13
New York is a crime ridden city that should be avoided at all cost
. What is the perspective in this statement?
New York is a big city where crimes happen
New York has problems
People should avoid New York because it is high in crime
New York causes death and destruction
14
Which of the following would be included if a writer used logos as a rhetorical device in his/her argument?
Facts from recent research, graphs and charts
A quote from a well known athlete or celebrity
A quote from a fairy tale
A picture of a child who has been hurt
15
A couplet can be described as which of the following
Two lines that are repeated in different stanzas
Two stanzas in a poem
Every other line that rhymes in a poem
Two lines that rhyme, follow each other and complete the same thought
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Ethos is an example of a rhetorical device that does which of the following?
Makes a reference to something well known
Appeals to one's sense of what is right it is based on trust and respect.
Appeals to one's sense of what is logical or makes sense
Appeals to ones emotions
