Literary Terms
What important sentence comes at the end of the introduction of an essay?
Why is this sentence important?
Thesis Statement: It provides the main point of the essay.
Which of these sentences is an opinion NOT a fact?
A. English I is a required course for 9th graders.
B. We will take the STAAR Test tomorrow, April 18th.
C. People shouldn't have to write essays in school.
D. Bland High School's mascot is the tiger.
C. People shouldn't have to write essays in school.
The central message or meaning that the author tries to convey in a piece of literature that relates to everyday life or human experiences. Ex: Love conquers all
A. Thesis
B. Theme
C. Allusion
B. Theme
The set of ideas or emotions that are added to a word. It is not the dictionary meaning. EX: When you say that a girl walking through the hall is HOT.
A. Imagery
B. Connotation
C. Inference
A. Connotation
The use of a person, place, thing or event that stands for itself and represents some other meaning as well. Ex: The American flag or a white dove.
Symbolism
What should your expository essays include...
A. Symbolism, Theme, Thesis
B. Introduction, Thesis, Body, Conclusion Transitions,
C. Theme, Introduction, Transitions, Irony
B. Introduction, Thesis, Body, Conclusion Transitions,
In Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, which literary device is used when Romeo kills himself after he finds Juliet sleeping under the influence of drugs assuming that she is dead?
A. Dramatic irony
B. Verbal irony
C. Oxymoron
D. Situational irony
A. Dramatic irony
As the weekend progressed, our relationship did not improve, and I was out of ideas. Phoebe even convinced her friends to embark on a personal voyage to “get me.” As a result, I spent the getaway with a target on my back and there wasn’t anything I could do to fix it. I was done.
Identify the Mood within above passage.
A. Convinced
B. Confused
C. Defeated
D. Disappointed
C. Defeated
After Daniel did his chores, he played video games.
The above is an example of a/an:
A. Sentence Fragment
B. Comma Splice
C. Run-On Sentence
D. Complete (Proper) Sentence
D. Complete (Proper) Sentence
"The shirt screamed 'Hello! I'm quirky!'" is an example of what literary device?
personification
This transition CANNOT be used to start a first body paragraph?
A. To start out
B. Furthermore
C. Clearly
B. Furthermore
Jack bolted down the road to the village square, a carpet of brown and gold crunching beneath his feet along the route. Which of the following best explains the meaning of a "carpet of brown and gold"?
A. The dirt of the unpaved road
B. The pattern of bricks lining the route
C. The leaves that have fallen from the trees
D. The dirty ice and snow covering the ground
C. The leaves that have fallen from the trees
"The old woman staggered out with the enormous pack on her shoulders, which covered her completely. At first she swayed, heading out into the forest, where the air was filled with dusty white whirlwinds of snow, like goblins dancing in the cold. She disappeared, and Mother sighed and prayed for her safety."
Identify the mood within the above passage?
A. Staggering
B. Cold
C. Prayerful
D. Anxious
D. Anxious
What is the meaning of infer or inference?
A. Summarizing
B. Drawing conclusions, a logical guess, what you can tell from a piece of literature
C. Meaning of the story
B. Drawing conclusions, a logical guess, what you can tell from a piece of literature
What do the words substantiated opinion and unsubstantiated opinion mean?
A. Fact/Opinion
B. Can be proven/Cannot be proven
C. Compare/Contrast
B.Can be proven/Cannot be proven
What can we infer about Mrs. Wimbly from the following quote?
"Matilda is a special child," Mrs. Wimbly said with a stern glare in Matilda's direction, "it won't happen again."
A. Mrs. Wimbly is Matilda's aunt
B. Mrs. Wimbly is disappointed in Matilda and angry
C. Mrs. Wimbly doesn't like getting in trouble
D. Matilda is a special child
B. Mrs. Wimbly is disappointed in Matilda and angry
Words or phrases that appeal to one or more of the five senses (look, feel, sound, taste, and smell).
Ex: The sick sweet smell of the red roses was all I could remember.
A. Imagery
B. Diction
C. Personification
A. Imagery
What is the first step you should take after reading the question and answer selections?
a. phone a friend
b. eliminate the two obviously wrong answer choices
c. guess and hope for the best
d. none of the above
b. eliminate the two obviously wrong answer choices
A statement seems self-contradictory, but is true. Ex: The more you know, the less you understand in life."
Paradox
This phrase should never be used in an expository essay?
A. __________ is important because
B. Without a doubt people should _____________
C. In my opinion ___________
C. In my opinion _________
Why is conflict so important to plot of a fictional piece?
A. Stories aren't interesting without some form of conflict.
B. Conflict provides teachable moments within the story, revealing theme.
C. Both A and B
C. Both A and B
List 3 words that can better describe the mood of a text that is "negative."
(answers vary)
What sections require you to read the ENTIRE selection in order to answer correctly.
a. the editing section
b. the reading section
c. the revising section
d. both b and c
d. both b and c