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LSWHS Eng 9 Final review Fall 2023 EK
LSWHS Eng 9 Final review Fall 2023 EK
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1
What is the "theme" of a text?
The message or argument the author was trying to convey in the story
The word the author repeats the most
The biggest conflict between two characters
The types of literary devices used by an author
2
Which of the following defines
irony
?
When a book, pop culture reference, or historical reference is made
When two things are compared without using "like" or "as"
When the opposite of what is expected happens
When someone has a knee replacement made of iron
3
Which of the following describes the tone of this poem?
hopeful and compassionate
dark and light
short and easy to understand
quiet and thoughtful
4
Which correctly defines
situational irony?
When somebody makes a mistake that leads to their downfall
When the opposite of what is expected happens
When a character says something but means something else
When readers know something the characters don't
5
What type of irony is shown by this picture?
Situational
Dramatic
Ironic
Verbal
6
Which of the following might be an accurate "theme" statement for
"Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket"
?
Materialism
Life focused solely on work leads to a wasted life
The author shows that imagery is used to help readers picture the story.
Tom should have spent time with his wife.
7
Which of the following is not a type of
conflict
?
Person versus society
Person versus person
Person versus television
Person versus self
8
Which of the following is a definition of a
simile?
A comparison made using "like" or "as"
An object, color, or idea that has a deeper meaning in the story
A comparison made without "like" or "as"
A really bad misspelling of smile
9
Which of the following defines
personification
?
When a setting is described
Non-human things having human traits ("the rain sighed" "sadness killed")
When a character is described like a person
When a reference to a pop-culture or historical event is made
10
Which of the following defines
imagery
?
When the author hints at something that will happen later in the text
When a character is described through dialog or actions
When the opposite of what is expected happens
Sensory details that help a reader picture a story
11
Which of the following is an example of a
simile
?
She danced as though no one was watching
She walked quickly, like she knew where she was going
She had a grin like a bright spring morning
She was my best friend, even though she could be annoying
12
Why might a writer use situational irony in a text?
To create an image in a reader's head
To show conflict between two characters through dialog
To add suspense, because readers know something the character doesn't
To create an interesting plot twist
13
Which of the following defines a literary "tone?"
The attitude that the audience has about the author in a story
The words that create characterization in a story
The attitude an author takes towards a subject
The words that are used to describe senses in a story
14
Which of the following is the definition of
characterization
?
A statement that hints at things to come
The act of creating or defining characters in literature
A statement that gives a non-human thing human traits
A statement that compares two things using "like" or "as"
15
When writing a summary of a story, what should you include?
None of these.
Specific dialogue
The biggest plot points, including the ending
Details about how the characters look
16
Which of the following might be an example of
indirect characterization
?
John was the funniest guy in our grade
John was always goofing around but somehow never got in trouble
John released three pigs into the school labeled "1, 2, and 4" as a prank
John is so funny that he made me snort milk out my nose laughing
17
Which of the following defines
alliteration
?
A story that is meant to teach a lesson
Two things being compared using "like" or "as"
A reference to an outside text or historical event
The repetition of sounds at the start of a word (ex: she sells sea shells.)
