Circles of Influence and Literary Analysis test review

The literal, or dictionary definition of a word is _____________.

• diction

• connotation

• denotation

• rhetoric

Answer explanation

Denotation begins with a "d." Dictionary begins with a "d" too. This is an easy way to remember. Dictionaries contain the literal meanings of words.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning is ___________.

• climax

• denotation

• theme

• inference

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

The writer’s choice of words which convey characterizations, build arguments, and allow the reader to have conversations dependent on author’s purpose is called ____________.

• theme

• diction

• irony

• denotation

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues is called ____________.

• satire

• theme

• irony

• tone

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

To use figurative language to represent objects, actions, and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our five senses is called _________________.

• theme

• connotation

• imagery

• visualization

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

A main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work, which may be stated directly or indirectly is called _____________.

• summary

• resolution

• theme

• imagery

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

The individual style in which a certain author writes his or her works. It includes many different literary devices and stylistic techniques is _______________.

• voice

• diction

• connotation

• irony

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

A literary device in which contradictory statements or situations reveal a reality that is different from what appears to be true is ____________________.

• realism

• satire

• theme

• irony

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

The reason for or intent in writing is called __________.

• irony

• symbolism

• author's purpose

• theme

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

In literature, any technique used to help the author achieve his or her purpose is called a ________.

• symbol

• theme

• literary function

• literary device

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3