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Figurative
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Literary Terms
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Literary Terms 2
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A the comparison (usually formed with "like" or "as") between two unlike things.
What is, a simile?
100
This describes words and phrases that re-create vivid sensory experiences in the reader, usually, but not limited to, the visual.
What is, imagery?
100
The feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader (how the reader feels).
What is, mood?
100
If the manager had helped, Jennifer ________ finished her work on time. A. would of B. could of C. can have D. could have
What is, (D), could have?
100
The central character in a story.
What is, protagonist?
200
A the comparison between two unlike things that DO NOT use "like" or "as" (often uses "is" or "was")?
What is, a metaphor?
200
A figure of speech in which an inanimate object is given human qualities or abilities?
What is, personification?
200
This is an expression of a writer’s attitude toward a subject.
What is, tone?
200
We added the second coat of paint and then leave it to dry overnight. A. added the second coat of paint and then will leave it B. added the second coat of paint and then left it C. add the second coat of paint and then left it D. Leave as is.
What is, (B) added the second coat of paint and then left it
200
The character of force against which the main character is pitted.
What is, antagonist?
300
Repetition of words that start with the same consonant?
What is, alliteration?
300
An extreme exaggeration; further, it is an extravagant statement not intended to be taken literally, such as “to wait an eternity.”
What is, hyperbole?
300
The central idea or message in a work of literature, but not to be confused with the subject. This is a perception about life or human nature. Sometimes this is directly stated, and sometimes implied.
What is, theme?
300
The explorers made the fateful decision to continue up the river until they could go no farther. A. fateful decision; to continue B. fateful decision. To continue C. fateful decision. Continuing D. Leave as is.
What is (D) Leave as is.
300
The sequence of actions and events in a story, most include these stages: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
What is, plot?
400
The repetition of vowel sounds?
What is, assonance?
400
This communicates ideas beyond the literal meaning of words, and creates an impression in the mind of the reader.
What is, figurative language?
400
This communicates ideas beyond the literal meaning of words, and creates an impression in the mind of the reader.
What is, figurative language?
400
The teacher asked everyone to bring the following to class, a pen, a pencil, a three-ring binder, and a pair of scissors. A. following to class: a pen, a pencil, a three-ring binder, B. following to class. A pen, a pencil, a three ring-binder, C. following to class a pen, a pencil, a three-ring binder, D. Leave as is.
What is, (A) following to class: a pen, a pencil, a three-ring binder
400
Writing that formulates a concentrated imaginative awareness of experience in language chosen and arranged to create a specific emotional response through meaning, sound and rhythm.
What is, poetry?
500
A person, place, or thing which represent an abstract idea or concept -- it is anything that stands for something beyond itself.?
What is, symbolism?
500
This is the process of creating or using words that imitate sounds. The buzz of a bee is an example of this.
What is, onomatopoeia?
500
This is the process of creating or using words that imitate sounds. The buzz of a bee is an example of this.
What is, onomatopoeia?
500
Mr. Williams and ______ checked in the equipment after the game was over. A. Me B. myself C. me, we D. I
What is (D) I
500
A writer’s choice of words, a significant component of style, including how the writer uses and arranges words.
What is, diction?