Plot
What is plot in a story?
a. The structure of the text.
b. The characters in a story.
c. The sequence of events in a story.
d. How the story ends.
c. The sequence of events in a story.
After running the marathon, Sarah felt exhausted and collapsed onto the couch, too tired to move.
What does the word exhausted mean in this sentence?
a) Energized and excited
b) Very tired
c) Hungry
d) Confused
b) Very tired
What is the definition of an analogy in literature?
a) A comparison between two things that are alike in some ways but different in others, used to explain or clarify an idea.
b) A figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to non-human things.
c) A repeated idea or theme that occurs throughout a story.
d) The use of exaggerated language for emphasis or effect.
a) A comparison between two things that are alike in some ways but different in others, used to explain or clarify an idea.
An analogy is a comparison used to explain or clarify an idea by showing how two different things are similar in some ways.
What is a claim?
a. The opposite of the author's opinion.
b. A statement of the author's opinion.
c. Facts and statistics that support the argument.
d. The structure of the text.
b. A statement of the author's opinion.
"As Sarah walked through the empty park, the leaves crunched beneath her feet. The trees, once full of green, were now bare, their branches swaying in the cold wind. She pulled her jacket tighter around her and glanced at the darkening sky."
What can be inferred from this passage?
a) Sarah is walking through the park on a warm, sunny day.
b) Sarah is likely feeling cold because of the weather.
c) Sarah is enjoying the change of the season and the scenery.
d) Sarah is afraid of the darkening sky.
b) Sarah is likely feeling cold because of the weather.
What is a conflict in a story?
a. The problem or struggle that characters face.
b. How the story ends.
c. The conversation between characters.
d. The story's structure.
a. The problem or struggle that characters face.
The storm caused a deluge of water to flood the streets, leaving many homes submerged.
What does the word deluge mean in this sentence?
a) A small amount
b) A gentle breeze
c) A heavy downpour
d) A loud noise
c) A heavy downpour
"Her smile was as bright as the sun, while his frown was as dark as the stormy clouds."
Does this sentence use juxtaposition or analogy?
a) Juxtaposition
b) Analogy
a) Juxtaposition
This sentence compares two contrasting things (her smile and his frown), highlighting their differences. This is an example of juxtaposition.
What is the counterclaim of the following claim?
"All students should wear uniforms to school."
Students should not wear uniforms to school.
"The sky was a dull, gray mass, and the air felt heavy with impending rain. People walked quickly down the street, their faces grim, avoiding eye contact as though the world itself had forgotten to smile."
What is the tone of this passage?
a) Joyful
b) Optimistic
c) Pessimistic
d) Excited
c) Pessimistic
"After waking up from a dream about her childhood, Sarah found herself reflecting on her first day of school, before jumping back to the present moment where she was preparing for a job interview."
Is this an example of linear or nonlinear plot development?
a) Linear
b) Nonlinear
b) Nonlinear
The professor’s erudite lecture left the students in awe, as he spoke with such depth of knowledge on the topic.
What does the word erudite mean in this sentence?
a) Casual and unimportant
b) Lacking understanding
c) Scholarly and well-educated
d) Easily distracted
c) Scholarly and well-educated
What is the definition of parallelism in literature?
a) The use of contrasting ideas in a sentence or phrase to highlight differences.
b) The repetition of a grammatical structure or pattern to create balance and rhythm in a sentence.
c) The comparison of two unrelated things to clarify a point.
d) The use of vivid imagery to evoke emotions in the reader.
b) The repetition of a grammatical structure or pattern to create balance and rhythm in a sentence.
Parallelism involves using the same grammatical structure in a sentence or phrase to add rhythm, balance, and clarity to the writing.
Claim: "Reading regularly improves students' academic performance."
Which piece of evidence best supports the claim that reading regularly improves academic performance?
a) "A recent study found that students who read at least 30 minutes a day scored 15% higher on standardized tests."
b) "Students who read less than 10 minutes a day."
c) "Students who read regularly enjoy it more."
d) "Standardized tests are given in schools."
a) "A recent study found that students who read at least 30 minutes a day scored 15% higher on standardized tests."
The small town had been quiet for years, with little change. However, when a new family moved in, everyone was curious about their background. Soon, the town was filled with excitement and whispers of what the newcomers would bring.
What is the theme of this passage?
a) Change brings excitement and curiosity
b) Communities are always peaceful
c) New families are always unwelcome
d) Silence and isolation are preferred by everyone
a) Change brings excitement and curiosity
"Tom’s journey begins when he receives an invitation, and the plot follows his steps in order from beginning to end, showing his progress without skipping any events."
Is this an example of linear or nonlinear plot development?
a) Linear
b) Nonlinear
a) Linear
The word "spectator" comes from the Latin root spectare, which means "to look" or "to watch." Based on this root, what is the meaning of the word "spectator"?
a) A person who speaks in public
b) A person who watches or observes something
c) A person who creates art
d) A person who listens to music
b) A person who watches or observes something
"Explaining a poem to someone who doesn’t understand it is like trying to teach a fish to climb a tree."
Does this sentence use juxtaposition or analogy?
a) Juxtaposition
b) Analogy
b) Analogy
This sentence compares the difficulty of explaining a poem to someone who doesn’t understand it to teaching a fish to climb a tree, highlighting similarities in difficulty. This is an analogy.
Claim: "The weather in the story is harsh and uncomfortable."
Passage:
"The wind howled through the trees, carrying a chill that seemed to cut through his coat. Snowflakes stung his face as he trudged forward, the freezing temperatures making every step a struggle."
Which piece of evidence best supports the claim that the weather in the story is harsh and uncomfortable?
a) "The wind howled through the trees"
b) "Snowflakes stung his face"
c) "He trudged forward"
d) "The freezing temperatures making every step a struggle"
d) "The freezing temperatures making every step a struggle"
"She stood at the edge of the cliff, her heart pounding in her chest. Little did she know, across the valley, Mark was watching her, feeling the same fear without her even realizing it."
What is the point of view of this sentence?
a) First Person
b) Third Person Limited
c) Third Person Omniscient
c) Third Person Omniscient
"The sound of the explosion echoed in the streets as Jack stumbled out of the building, his heart racing, unsure of what had just happened but knowing things would never be the same again."
What technique is being used in this sentence?
a) In media res
b) Foreshadowing
c) Flashbacks
a) In media res
His recalcitrant attitude in the meeting made it difficult to move forward with the project, as he refused to listen to anyone’s suggestions.
What does the word recalcitrant mean in this sentence?
a) Cooperative and helpful
b) Stubbornly disobedient or resistant
c) Calm and collected
d) Excited and eager to contribute
b) Stubbornly disobedient or resistant
"Just as a hammer is used to build a house, a pen is used to build a story."
What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
a) Juxtaposition
b) Analogy
c) Personification
d) Metaphor
b) Analogy
This sentence compares the function of a hammer in building a house to the function of a pen in creating a story, showing how one thing is used to explain the purpose of another. This is an analogy.
Claim: "Exercise has significant health benefits for adults."
Which piece of evidence best supports the claim that exercise benefits health?
a) "Adults who engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week."
b) "Moderate exercise can include walking, swimming, or biking."
c) "The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends exercise for all adults."
d) "A 30% lower risk of developing heart disease is significant."
c) "The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends exercise for all adults."
"A fire station burned down last night. The firefighters, who are trained to put out fires, were the first to arrive, but they couldn't save their own building."
What is the situational irony in this passage?
a) The firefighters couldn’t stop the fire, even though they are experts at putting out fires.
b) The fire station was not well-equipped to handle a fire.
c) The firefighters decided to ignore the fire because they were too busy.
d) The fire started because of a mistake made by the firefighters.
a) The firefighters couldn’t stop the fire, even though they are experts at putting out fires.