Archetypes
What is an archetype in literature?
a. A specific character from a single story
b. A universal pattern or character type that appears across different stories
c. A writing technique used only in modern literature
d. A rare form of storytelling found in ancient texts
b, a universal pattern or character type
Which rhetorical appeal primarily relies on logic and facts to persuade?
a. Pathos
b. Logos
c. Ethos
d. Kairos
B, Logos
What is a refrain in poetry?
A. A type of metaphor that compares two unlike things
B. A line or group of lines that is repeated throughout the poem
C. The final line of each stanza
D. A poem written in free verse style
b, a line or group of repeating lines
What is the central idea of a text?
a. The decorative elements used throughout the writing
b. The main point or message that the author wants to convey
c. The characters involved in the story
d. The setting where the story takes place
b. The main point or message that the author wants to convey
What is the central idea or insight about life or human nature that a literary work conveys?
a. The plot
b. The theme
c. The setting
d. The characters
b. The theme
The "hero's journey" is a common archetypal pattern. Which sequence best describes it?
a. Victory, challenge, defeat, redemption
b. Birth, life, death, rebirth
c. Call to adventure, challenges, transformation, return
d. Meeting friends, fighting enemies, winning prizes
4. What archetype does the character of a wicked stepmom
c, call to adventure, challenges, transformation, return
In a speech about climate change, a scientist presents graphs showing rising global temperatures. This is an example of:
A. Emotional appeal
B. Logical appeal
C. Ethical appeal
D. Temporal appeal
B, Logical Appeal
How does white space contribute to a poem's meaning?
A. It makes the poem longer
B. It has no effect on the poem
C. It creates visual emphasis and affects the poem's pacing, and shows movement
D. It determines the rhyme scheme
It creates visual emphasis...
When analyzing multiple paragraphs, how does the central idea develop?
a. It changes completely in each paragraph
b. It remains disconnected throughout the text
c. It stays exactly the same without any development
d. It builds and develops through connected ideas and details
d. It builds and develops through connected ideas and details
In the statement "Hard work leads to success," what type of theme is being expressed?
a. A specific event
b. A moral lesson
c. A character description
d. A plot summary
b. A moral lesson
In literature, what does the "wise old man/woman" archetype typically symbolize?
a. Physical strength and power
b. Youth and inexperience
c. Evil and corruption
d. Wisdom and guidance
d, wisdom and guidance
A commercial shows a sad puppy in an animal shelter to convince viewers to donate. This is an example of:
A. Pathos
B. Logos
C. Ethos
D. Statistical appeal
A, Pathos
Which of the following best describes end rhyme?
A. Words that rhyme in the middle of lines
B. Words that have similar consonant sounds
C. Words with the same beginning sounds
D. Words that rhyme at the ends of lines
d, words that rhyme at the ends of lines
What is the relationship between central idea and supporting details?
a. They are completely unrelated concepts
b. Supporting details contradict the central idea
c. Supporting details help develop and explain the central idea
d. Supporting details are more important than the central idea
c. Supporting details help develop and explain the central idea
How can readers identify the theme of a story?
a. By analyzing character actions, conflicts, and resolutions
b. By counting the number of pages
c. By looking at the book cover
d. By reading only the first paragraph
a, By analyzing character actions, conflicts, and resolutions
Which archetype is typically characterized by wisdom, guidance, and helping the protagonist on their journey?
a. The Trickster
b. The Mentor
c. The Shadow
d. The Herald
B, The mentor
Which type of reasoning moves from specific examples to form a general conclusion?
A. Deductive reasoning
B. Inductive reasoning
C. Analogical reasoning
D. Circular reasoning
b, Inductive reasoning
In the context of poetry, what is the purpose of intentional white space?
A. To make the poem look neat
B. To create pauses and emphasis for the reader
C. To save paper when printing
D. To make the poem look longer
B,To create pauses and emphasis for the reader
Which of the following best supports a central idea?
a. Colorful illustrations in the text
b. The author's biography
c. Relevant examples and evidence
d. The font style used in the text
c, Relevant examples and evidence
Which statement best describes how theme differs from plot?
a. Theme tells what happens, plot tells the message
b. Theme is the message, plot is what happens
c. Theme and plot are the same thing
d. Theme is only found in poetry, plot in stories
b. Theme is the message, plot is what happens
What archetype often provides comic relief and challenges the status quo through deception or chaos?
a. The Shapeshifter
b. The Herald
c. The Shadow
d. The Trickster
D, The trickster
When making an argument, what is the term for a statement that must be accepted as true for the argument to work?
A. Conclusion
B. Evidence
C. Assumption
D. Fallacy
C, Assumption
What is imagery in literature?
A. The use of sensory details to create mental pictures
B. The use of rhyming words in poetry
C. The arrangement of words on a page
D. The length of sentences in a paragraph
A. The use of sensory details to create mental pictures
How can you identify the central idea in a text?
a. By focusing only on the first paragraph
b. By looking at the text formatting
c. By analyzing supporting details and main topics throughout the text
d. By reading only the dialogue between characters
c. By analyzing supporting details and main topics throughout the text
Which theme statement best captures a lesson about perseverance?
a. Running a marathon
b. Overcoming challenges through determination and hard work leads to personal growth
c. Never giving up
d. Sports and dedication
b,Overcoming challenges through determination and hard work leads to personal growth