Literary Terms review

This type of irony is where the reader experiences an unexpected plot twist.

• dramatic irony

• situational irony

• verbal irony

• super irony

This type of irony is where the reader knows something important in the story that the characters do NOT know.

• dramatic irony

• situational irony

• verbal irony

• super irony

Which of the following possible statements of theme is stated correctly?

• Friendship

• Sometimes friendships don't survive over time.

• Karyn and Tracy decide not to be friends.

Answer explanation

Themes are not one word. They can't have specifics in them about the story.

A comparison using "like" or "as" is known as a...

If you read a story and a book were being used as a SYMBOL, which choice below correctly states that?

• Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

• the time when the character read a book for class

• the fact that books have words and help people learn

• knowledge

Answer explanation

Symbols represent one-word concepts (abstract concepts)

If a story had constant and REPEATED references to bright lights, what device is that?

• hyperbole

• motif

• personification

• dramatic irony

In a story with a person vs. society conflict, what is a possible "obstacle" to the protagonist?

• a single person not being helpful to the protagonist

• the protagonist's internal feelings of fear

• the entire culture in the story set up so as to prevent the protagonist from succeeding

• the protagonist's family not being supportive

In a story with a person vs. self (internal) conflict, what has to occur in the resolution of the story?

• She must defeat the person who was in her way.

• She must come to grips with the emotions that were holding her back.

• She must fight for societal change.

• She must fight to survive during a horrific tornado.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why would a theme statement of "Be careful what you wish for" not correct?

• It's confusing.

• It's a cliche, an overused and trite phrase.

• It's too wordy.

• It's just....never the right answer.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What are the key details of the SETTING in this excerpt?

"October arrived, spreading a damp chill over the grounds and into the castle. Madam Pomfrey, the nurse, was kept busy by a sudden spate of colds among the staff and students. Her Pepperup potion worked instantly, though it left the drinker smoking at the ears for several hours afterward. Ginny Weasley, who had been looking pale, was bullied into taking some by Percy. The steam pouring from under her vivid hair gave the impression that her whole head was on fire (Rowling 1999)."

Answer explanation

October, damp chill