English 1 Concepts

Fill in the blank: ​ (a)   is the perspective from which a story is told.

• Point of view
• plot
• theme
• characterization

Fill in the blank: The (a)   of a story refers to the sequence of events.

• plot
• theme
• characterization
• point of view

What is the definition of "research"?

• The process of gathering information in order to support an argument or answer a question

• The series of steps that writers follow in order to produce a finished piece of writing

• Techniques that writers use to convey meaning or create effects.

• The rules and conventions that govern the structure of language.

What is the difference between denotation and connotation?

• Denotation refers to the literal meaning of a word; connotation refers to its emotional or cultural associations.

• Denotation refers to the emotional impact of a word; connotation refers to its literal meaning.

• Denotation refers to the tone of a piece of writing; connotation refers to its structure and organization.

• Denotation refers to the figurative language used in a piece of writing; connotation refers to its literal meaning.

What is the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist?

• A protagonist is the main character; an antagonist is a secondary character

• A protagonist is the character who opposes the main character; an antagonist is the main character.

• A protagonist is the character who drives the plot; an antagonist the character who opposes the protagonsit.

• a protagonist and an antagonist are the same thing.

Fill in the blank: The ​ (a)   is the central idea or message in a story.​ ​

• theme
• plot
• characterization
• point of view

Which of the following best explains the role of the setting in a story?

• The setting explains when and where a story takes place. It also helps with characterization and affects the tone of the narrative.

• The setting answers when and where a story is occurring and nothing else.

• The setting does not affect the story in anyway.

• The setting explains how and why a story is occurring and provides details about character's backgrounds and beliefs.

Fill in the blank: A ​ (a)   is a comparison between two unlike things, using "like" or "as".

• simile
• metaphor
• personification
• hyperbole

What is characterization?

• The process of gathering information in order to support an argument or answer a question.

• The series of steps that writers follow in order to produce a finished piece of writing.

• Techniques that writers use to convey meaning or create effects.

• The process by which an author reveals a character's personality.

What is the definition of "tone"?

• The author's attitude toward the subject matter or audience.

• The use of symbols to represent abstract ideas.

• The repetition of sounds at the beginning of words.

• The use of language to create vivid mental images.