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Which type of irony occurs at the end of the story "The Necklace," when Mathilde finds out how much the lost necklace cost?
1. situational
2. sarcasm
3. verbal
4. dramatic
5. hyperbole
1. situational
In the first paragraph of an essay, or the introduction, a(n) ____ should be included.
thesis
A character that contrasts with the protagonist and is used to highlight certain qualities of the protagonist is called a(n) _____.
1. antagonist
2. character foil
3. flat character
4. dynamic character
5. round character
2. character foil
A character that contrasts with the protagonist and is used to highlight certain qualities of the protagonist is called a(n) _____.
Character foil
A verb form used to state a fact or ask a question is called the ___.
Indicative Mood
Which word means "destructive"?
1. ruinous
2. enveloped
3. ruse
4. spasmodically
5. fearful
1. ruinous
Paragraphs that follow the introduction in an essay should include ____.
1. topic sentences
2. supporting details
3. explanations
4. a short story
5. any one or all of these
5. any one or all of these
very showy
1. florid
2. genial
1. florid
Which prereading technique involves reading a text quickly to get an overall impression and to determine the organization and major concepts of the text?
Scanning and surveying
What was the alternative word for Haiku from the Youtube video we watched?
1. HAIKAI
2. HOKKU
3. HOKI
4. HAITI
2. HOKKU
a statement or situation that seems contradictory but is actually true
paradox
What does the writing of a person show?
1. their knowledge
2. their learning
3. their life experiences
4. ALL OF THE ABOVE
4. ALL OF THE ABOVE
cheerful; pleasant
1. florid
2. lethargic
3. apathetic
4. genial
4. genial
A secondary storyline in a narrative that contains the same characters and occurs during the same time period as the main plot is called a _____.
sub plot
Which sentence uses a progressive tense verb?
1. However, he is exercising every day.
2. Dad is very brave and strong.
3. He retired from the Army last June.
4. If he were looking for work, he might apply to be a fireman.
1. However, he is exercising every day.
language that is used to mean the opposite of what is said; often points out the faults and weaknesses of another person or humanity and uses a bitter, mocking tone
sarcasm
Which is the most important step of the writing process?
1. drafting
2. publishing
3. planning
4. revising
5. proofreading and editing
3. planning
A character that changes as a result of the conflict of the story is a _____.
1. static character
2. character foil
3. stereotype
4. dynamic character
5. minor character
4. dynamic character
If the story "The Lady, or the Tiger" had been written from the princess's perspective, with the princess as the narrator, which point of view would it have used?
first-person
Which sentence uses a perfect tense verb?
1. The fire had also consumed a bunker.
2. Yet, no one was in it at the time.
3. Everyone was eating in the mess hall.
4. The firefighters also responded quickly.
1. The fire had also consumed a bunker.
a literary device that occurs when expectations or appearances contrast with reality
irony
Which is the correct short definition of an expository essay?
1. one that persuades
2. one that analyzes
3. one that explains
4. a short story
3. one that explains
A secondary storyline in a narrative that contains the same characters and occurs during the same time period as the main plot is called a _____.
1. parallel plot
2. semi-plot
3. sub plot
4. linear plot
5. non-linear plot
3. sub plot
A contrast between what is said and what is actually meant is called _____ irony.
Verbal
A verb form that indicates a wish, a suggestion, or an uncertain action is called ___.
subjunctive mood