Figurative Language
Which of the following is an example of a simile?
A. The wind whispered through the trees.
B. Her smile was bright like the sun.
C. Time is a thief.
B. Her smile was bright like the sun.
Which part of the plot introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation?
Exposition
Which sentence uses an adverb correctly?
A. She sings beautiful.
B. They danced graceful.
C. He runs quickly.
D. We worked hard.
C. He runs quickly.
Which of the following best defines a theme in literature?
A. The sequence of events in a story
B. The central message or insight about life conveyed by the story
C. The setting and time period of the story
B. The central message or insight about life conveyed by the story
She was so meticulous in her painting that every detail, no matter how small, was perfect.
Careful or precise
What is an example of an allusion?
A. "He met his Waterloo."
B. "The car roared to life."
C. "She is as quiet as a mouse."
A. "He met his Waterloo."
What is the climax of a story?
The turning point or most intense moment of the story
Which word in the sentence is an adjective? 'The bright sun shone over the calm sea.'
BRIGHT
Which of the following is an example of an archetype?
A. A character who is a wise mentor guiding the hero
B. A plot twist that surprises the reader
C A setting described in vivid detail
A. A character who is a wise mentor guiding the hero
His instructions were so ambiguous that nobody knew what to do next.
Unclear… not specific… open to more than one interpretation
What type of figurative language is used in the phrase "He has a heart of gold"?
A. Idiom
B. Allusion
C. Metaphor
D. Oxymoron
C. Metaphor
What is the resolution in a story and what do we check to see based on what is “set” at the beginning of the story?
The conclusion where conflicts are resolved & if goals have been accomplished!
What is the difference between 'good' and 'well'?
Good is an adjective & well is an adverb!
Which of the following best illustrates a universal theme?
A. A story about a specific historical event
B. A tale of friendship overcoming adversity
C. A description of a unique cultural tradition
D. A narrative focused on a single character's daily routine
B. A tale of friendship overcoming adversity
The incessant beeping of the alarm drove everyone in the room crazy.
Happening without pause
Continuous (lacking patience)
True or False: "Meiosis is a form of understatement that exaggerates for dramatic effect."
FALSE! Meiosis does not exaggerate anything whatsoever.
What is the purpose of the rising action in a story?
To build tension and develop/introduce the conflict
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
A. I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and bananas.
B. I went to the store, and bought apples, oranges and bananas.
A. I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and bananas.
Which protagonist archetype typically defies societal norms and challenges authority?
A. The romantic hero
B. The rebel
C. The mentor
D. The innocent one
B. The Rebel
The benevolent man donated a large sum of money to help build a new hospital.
Kind… charitable
True or False: An oxymoron always uses just two words that mean the same thing to create a surprising idea.
True or false: a story can have many conflicts and setting greatly affects or influences the conflict of the story.
TRUE
Think of a school. What conflicts might evolve there? Or in the woods?
Which sentence uses 'well' correctly?
A. She did good on her test.
B. The cake tastes well.
C. I feel good today.
D. He plays the piano well.
D. He plays the piano well.
True or False: An archetype is a recurring symbol, character, or pattern found across different cultures and stories.
TRUE
The beauty of a sunset is ephemeral, fading into night within moments.
Quick
Lasting for a short time