AP Literature Terms Quiz #2

"Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get."

This quotation is an example of:

• metaphor

• juxtaposition

• denotation

• simile

Connotation is...

• an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning

• the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests

• analytical notes that provide the architecture for strong literary thinking

• the process for appropriately citing textual references within an MLA-formatted paper

What is missing from this sentence analyzing imagery?

"T. S. Elliot employs diction like 'cheap hotels,' 'drains,' and 'soot' to highlight the harsh aspects of life in the city."

• The author's purpose in writing with imagery like this

• Strong examples and direct references to the text that fit together

• An adjective characterizing the common traits of the diction referenced

• Strong verbs analyzing the author's choices

The title of the television program Big Little Lies is an example of...

• imagery

• diction

• symbolism

• paradox

The climax of Romeo & Juliet is when...

• the Prince warns everyone to learn from their tragedy.

• Romeo and Juliet fall in love across a crowded room.

• Romeo and Juliet elope (run away to get married in secret).

• Romeo forgets about the woman he loved before and decides to pursue Juliet.

Which of the following is a metaphor?

[SELECT ALL THAT APPLY]

• "You're not my friend anymore because you've stabbed me in the back."

• "What you said about me is more upsetting than anything anyone has ever said to me in my life."

• "I will never be able to trust you again because you are a snake."

• "Your words are poison."

Which of the following is an example of something that blood can symbolize?

• Guilt

• Hope

• Forgetfulness

• Wealth

A dove carrying an olive branch is a symbol for peace and...

• powerful imagery.

• hopeful diction.

• a paradox.

• an allusion to the Bible.

Which of the following is ironic?

• The tradition that rain is good luck on your wedding day.

• Seeing a frog only moments after you and your friend were talking about frogs.

• Breaking a sweat while running four miles.

• Accidentally holding your phone upside down when you answer it.

Which of the following is ironic?

• A train arriving to the station several minutes late.

• A bird outside a cage staring in at a cat who is trapped in the cage.

• Burning your hands because you forgot oven mitts.

• Losing your wallet when you are about to go on a long trip.