Eng 9 Final Exam Review Semester 1

Front

What is imagery in literature?

Back

Imagery is writing that uses descriptive language to help the reader visualize and understand what is happening in a story or poem.

Front

What is NOT a part of a summary?

Back

Exact words from the text.

Front

How does imagery enhance a story?

Back

Imagery makes the writing more interesting and helps readers understand what is being described.

Front

What is symbolism in literature?

Back

Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, such as fall representing growing old or water symbolizing rebirth.

Front

What could be a theme of a story?

Back

Your past does not define you.

Front

What is the purpose of using descriptive language?

Back

To create vivid images in the reader's mind and enhance their understanding of the text.

Front

What is a summary?

Back

A summary is a brief statement that presents the main ideas of a text in your own words.

Front

What is the difference between literal and figurative language?

Back

Literal language means exactly what it says, while figurative language uses metaphors, similes, and other figures of speech to convey meanings.

Front

What is personification?

Back

Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things.

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.