Literary Elements
Figurative Language
EOC Test
Tone
Author's Style/Structure
100

The dictionary definition of a word? 

What is Denotation

100

"The kitten is as soft as silk" is an example of what kind of figurative language? 

What is a simile? 

100

How many questions are typically on the EOC? 

Around 60

100

The human brain contains millions of cells, all working to handle the various functions performed by the human body. 

A. Informative 

B. Suspicious 

C. Tense

A. Informative

100

This is when an author goes into events from the past. 

What is a flashback?

200

The turning point in the plot. 

What is the climax? 

200

"The wrapped gift begged to be opened" is an example of what kind of figurative language? 

What is personification?

200

What types of passages are on the EOC?

Informational/Nonfiction, Fictional, and Poetry

200

"Take a deep breath! You've got this!" 

A. Happy

B. Stressed

C. Encouraging

C. Encouraging

200

What do we call a group of lines in a poem? 

What is a stanza? 

300

The main point the author wants the reader to take away from the story. 

What is a theme? 

300

"Life is such an exciting journey!" is what kind of figurative language? 

What is a metaphor?

300

How many constructed responses are on the EOC? 

3-4

300

"Nice perfume. How long did you marinate in it?"

A. Sarcastic

B. Sweet

C. Mysterious

A. Sarcastic

300

What do we call it when characters talk to one another?

What is dialogue?

400
This point of view knows all the thoughts of all the characters in the story. 

3rd person omniscient 

400
"I'm so hungry that I could eat  30 pizzas." is an example of what kind of figurative language? 

What is hyperbole? 

400

What strategy should you use when answering the constructed response questions? 

RACE 

400

While it is understanding that offices go through a lot of paper, the volume of paper being wasted is becoming increasingly significant. 

A. Depressed

B. Joyous

C. Concerned

C. Concerned

400

What do we call it when an author hints at events to come? 

What is foreshadowing?

500
A character's fatal flaw that often leads to his or her downfall. (Hint: It happened to Macbeth!)

What is a hamartia? 

500

"The fluffy bed felt as soft as a cloud" is what kind of figurative language?

What is a simile?

500

How much time do you get total on the EOC? 

240 minutes

500

"For those out there who have suffered, know that I see you, and I feel your pain." 

A. Empathetic

B. Irritated

C. Loving

A. Empathetic

500
What is an anecdote? 

A short story an author uses to support their main point. 

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