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

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

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

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

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."

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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

• Guilt

• Hope

• Forgetfulness

• Wealth

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

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

• powerful imagery.

• hopeful diction.

• a paradox.

• an allusion to the Bible.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2