addressing an absent, inhuman or abstract entity

Figure of speech in which a speaker addresses something that cannot respond

giving a object human characteristics

The pattern of rhymes the poet uses

What was the Renaissance?

A renewed interest of classical Greek and Roman art and literature.

What is the difference between gothic and romantic literature?

A focus on human psychology and darker emotions

Writer/narrator's attitude toward the audience/reader

What is a Memoriam Stanza?

It is written to remember a person or pet that has passed on.

It is the repeating of a consonant sound

What is alliteration?

When two or more words in a group begin with the same letter

The difference between British Literature and American Literature is...

American Lit. is written by American authors, Brit Lit written by British

romantic literature...

explored private self, put nature above all else, elevated imagination over logic

ridicules humanity's faults for the betterment of society.

The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose

A lyric poem written about a serious subject

What is a poetry rhyme scheme?

a rhyming pattern at the ends of lines of poetry

an example of an apostrophe (poetic device)

Ugh, cell phone, why won’t you work?

Which of the following is an example of personification?

The wind sang through the trees.

Whats the definition of Verbal Irony

When someone says one thing, but means the opposite.

The feeling/atmosphere a writer creates via words and images

repeating a single word or phrase for emphasis

A phrase written on a tombstone

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1
Frankenstein, a Gothic novel, was written by ____________.
George Gordon, LordByron
Sir Walter Scott
Percy Bysshey Shelley
Mary Shelley
2
What is the rhyme scheme in this poem
A BB
AA BB CC
A B A B
A B C B
3
Poetic apostrophe is
anthropomorphising plants and animals
presenting contrasting emotions in a poem
directly addressing the reader
addressing an absent, inhuman or abstract entity
4
Mood is up to the...
Author
Reader
5
Simile or Metaphor?
Metaphor
Simile
6
a poem that does not follow a regular rhyme scheme or rhythm
free verse
limerick
ballad
formal
7
Simile or Metaphor?
Simile
Metaphor
8
Shakespeare wrote in
iambic hexameter
trochee
iambic pentameter
dactylic pentameter
9
This example is Dramatic Irony
True
False
10
Apostrophe
Eight feet per line
Figure of speech in which a speaker addresses something that cannot respond
A reference to a historical event, place, mythical god or goddess
Crackle dragon crunchie
11
How do you determine tone?
Analyze the reader's feelings.
Analyze the character's feelings.
Analyze the author's feelings.
Analyze the theme.
12
Personification
bible terms
boom poww
giving a object human characteristics
comparing with like or as
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Rhyme scheme
stanza
The pattern of rhymes the poet uses
the sound of words
A "paragraph" in poetry
14
What was the Renaissance?
A period of time when people worshiped God and held religous ceramonies.
A renewed interest of classical Greek and Roman art and literature.
15
What is the difference between gothic and romantic literature?
The time period
A focus on human psychology and darker emotions
One has a focus on nature, the other doesn't
Discussing different seasons of the year
16
What is the rhyme scheme of this poem?
ABCD
ABCB
AABB
ABBC
17
Define: Tone
Hints/clues which indicate later events
Excitement/tension a reader experiences
The feeling/atmosphere a writer creates via words and images
Writer/narrator's attitude toward the audience/reader
18
The novel Lord of the Flies is considered to be British Literature.
False
True
19
The type of literature that pokes fun in an attempt to bring social change...
Satire
Horror
Romance
Parody
20
What is a Memoriam Stanza?
It is written to remember a person or pet that has passed on.
A lyric poem written about a serious subject
A phrase written on a tombstone
A long narrative poem that retells the stories of legendary figures
21
What is Cossanance?
Something that is anoying
Fdgcgducgduhc
Somthing fun
It is the repeating of a consonant sound
22
A narrative of a character’s thoughts instead of a description of his actions is ___.
typical for realism
stream of consciousness
in absurd drama.
a romantic novella
23
Which form of Irony is this?
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
Irony
Dramatic Irony
24
What was the basis of renaissance?
Human
Movable printing press
Growth in trade
Humanism
25
Assonance is the repetition of consonant sounds.
False
True
26
How do you determine mood?
Analyze the character's feelings.
Analyze the reader's feelings.
Analyze the author's intention.
Analyze the writing style.
27
Tone is up to the...
Author
Reader
28
An aspect of the Romantic Era would be....
reason
science
technology
imagination
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What is alliteration?
The sequence of events in a story
When two or more words in a group begin with the same letter
The feelings a reader gets from the story
The central or dominating idea
30
William Shakespeare lived
Renaissance
Anglo-Saxon
Romantic
Victorian
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The difference between British Literature and American Literature is...
British Literature is in another language
American Lit. is written by American authors, Brit Lit written by British
American Literature is more popular everywhere
There is no difference
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romantic literature...
explored private self
put nature above all else
elevated imagination over logic
favored logic over feeling
33
Satire . . .
makes fun of everybody for the sake of tearing them down.
makes people feel really great about themselves.
gives everybody a free pass to act however they want.
ridicules humanity's faults for the betterment of society.
34
A repetition of a consonant sound at the beginning of two or more words
Imagery
Rhyme
Alliteration
Hyperbole
35
An example of the poetic device apostrophe is...
Nothing gold can stay
Ode to the West Wind
Beowulf
The Bells
36
The protagonist is also known as...
the good guy.
the main character.
the tragic hero.
The hero.
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Satire
Professional entertainment
IDK
The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose
A bunch of pointless stuff we don't need in life.
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What is an Ode?
A lyric poem written about a serious subject
A funny poem with 5 lines
A narrative poem that has a musical rhythm and can be sung
A long narrative poem that retells the stories of legendary figures
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What is a poetry rhyme scheme?
Two examples of rhyming in a poem
Rhymes at the beginning of your poem
randomly using rhymes in your poem
a rhyming pattern at the ends of lines of poetry
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What Was The Renaissance?
Rebirth Of Egyptian And Chinese Art
A Medieval War
Puppies
Rebirth Of Greek And Roman Art
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The Restoration Era is also known as
The Middle Ages
The Enlightenment
Post-Vygotskian Magical Realism
The end of innocence
42
the repetition of the same vowel and consonant sounds at the ends of words
rhyme
alliteration
rhythm
assonance
43
an example of an apostrophe (poetic device)
Ugh, cell phone, why won’t you work?
Harry's book (')
Hey Ted where are you?
44
Which of the following is an example of personification?
I am happy like a puppy!
My throat is dry as a bone.
The wind sang through the trees.
I have a million things to do today.
45
What is the rhyme scheme of this poem?
ABBCCDDEE
AABBCCDD
ABCDEFGH
AABBCDEFGF
46
Whats the definition of Verbal Irony
When someone says one thing, but means the opposite.
When the opposite of what is expected happens.
the expression of something that is opposite
When the audience knows something is going to happen, but the characters do
47
Define: Mood
Hints/clues which indicate later events
Excitement/tension a reader experiences
Writer/narrator's attitude toward the audience/reader
The feeling/atmosphere a writer creates via words and images
48
Simile or Metaphor?
Metaphor
Simile
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How many types of Irony?
3 types of irony
None of the above
4 types of irony
2 types of irony
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What is repetition?
repeating similes for emphasis
repeated grammatical structure for emphasis
repeating a single word or phrase for emphasis
repeating metaphors for emphasis
51
What is an epitaph?
An Underground tunnel
A Long Song Sung at a Funeral
A phrase written on a tombstone
a large building housing tombs
52
What does the Renaissance mean?
“Retorn”
“Redo”
“Revamp”
“Rebirth”
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What is the rhyme scheme of this poem?
ABCD
BBBB
AABA
AAAA

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