Point of View & Narration
Which point of view uses “I,” “me,” and “my”?
A. 2nd person POV B. 1st person POV C. 3rd person objective D. Omniscient
B. 1st person
What is the central character whose choices and conflicts drive much of the story called?
A. Antagonist B. Protagonist C. Foil D. Chorus
B. Protagonist
Which Greek god rules the sea and often opposes Odysseus?
A. Apollo B. Hermes C. Poseidon D. Ares
C. Poseidon
What is a comparison using “like” or “as”?
A. Metaphor B. Simile C. Symbolism D. Personification
B. Simile
Which of the following words is not a coordinating conjunction?
A. and B. but C. although D. or
C. although
Which point of view directly addresses the reader using “you”?
A. 1st person POV B. 3rd person limited C. 2nd person POV D. 3rd person objective
C. 2nd person
What is a character or force that opposes the protagonist called?
A. Antagonist B. Aside C. Scene D. Muse
A. Antagonist
What is the Greek idea of homecoming, especially a hero’s return after a long journey?
A. Omen B. Nostos C. Aegis D. Ambrosia
B. Nostos
What is a comparison that says one thing is another without using “like” or “as”?
A. Metaphor B. Hyperbole C. Imagery D. Allusion
A. Metaphor
Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly?
A. The students essay was thoughtful.
B. The student’s essay was thoughtful.
C. The students’ essay’s was thoughtful.
D. The student essay’s was thoughtful.
B. The student’s essay was thoughtful.
Which point of view reveals the thoughts and feelings of only one character?
A. 3rd person limited B. 3rd person omniscient C. 2nd person POV D. 3rd person objective
A. 3rd person limited
What is a tragic hero’s error, flaw, or mistaken choice that helps lead to downfall?
A. Catharsis B. Hubris C. Hamartia D. Allusion
C. Hamartia
Which creatures tempt sailors with beautiful songs?
A. Sirens B. Lotus-Eaters C. Cyclops D. Muses
A. Sirens
What is intentional exaggeration used for emphasis or effect?
A. Hyperbole B. Foil C. Diction D. Theme
A. Hyperbole
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
A. Odysseus wants to return home, but he also wants glory.
B. Odysseus wants to return home but, he also wants glory.
C. Odysseus wants to return home, he also wants glory.
D. Odysseus wants to return home but he also, wants glory.
A. Odysseus wants to return home, but he also wants glory.
Which point of view reports only observable actions and dialogue, without revealing inner thoughts?
A. 1st person POV B. 3rd person objective C. 3rd person omniscient D. 2nd person POV
B. 3rd person objective
What is excessive pride that causes a character to ignore warnings, limits, or moral responsibilities?
A. Hubris B. Catharsis C. Comedy D. Foil
A. Hubris
Which monster has many heads and destroys sailors passing nearby?
A. Charybdis B. Scylla C. Argos D. Polyphemus
B. Scylla
What is giving human qualities to something nonhuman?
A. Imagery B. Personification C. Symbolism D. Mood
B. Personification
Which sentence correctly uses a subordinating conjunction?
A. Because Odysseus is curious, he stays to meet the Cyclops.
B. Odysseus is curious, because he stays to meet the Cyclops.
C. Because Odysseus is curious. He stays to meet the Cyclops.
D. Odysseus is curious because, he stays to meet the Cyclops.
A. Because Odysseus is curious, he stays to meet the Cyclops.
Which point of view allows the narrator to know the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters?
A. 3rd person objective B. 3rd person limited C. 3rd person omniscient D. 1st person POV
C. 3rd person omniscient
What is the emotional release an audience may feel after experiencing pity and fear in a tragedy?
A. Didactic function B. Catharsis C. Dialogue D. Hamartia
B. Catharsis
What is the name for beginning a story in the middle of the action?
A. Nostos B. In Media Res C. Allusion D. Omniscient
B. In Media Res
What is the use of an object, image, character, or action to represent a deeper idea?
A. Symbolism B. Allusion C. Tone D. Dialogue
A. Symbolism
Which revision best fixes the comma splice? Original sentence: The Sirens sing beautifully, sailors are tempted toward danger.
A. The Sirens sing beautifully sailors are tempted toward danger.
B. The Sirens sing beautifully, and sailors are tempted toward danger.
C. The Sirens sing beautifully, sailors, are tempted toward danger.
D. The Sirens sing beautifully and, sailors are tempted toward danger.
B. The Sirens sing beautifully, and sailors are tempted toward danger.