English Literature Mid-Term Quiz

What is the definition of repetition?

• something concrete - a person, place, object, or activity - that represents an abstract idea

• where and when a story takes place

• an underlying message the writer wants to convey

• words or phrases that are repeated

What is the definition of speaker?

• something concrete - a person, place, object, or activity - that represents an abstract idea

• where and when a story takes place

• an underlying message the writer wants to convey

• The voice that "talks" to the reader

What is the definition of mood?

• something concrete - a person, place, object, or activity - that represents an abstract idea

• where and when a story takes place

• visually descriptive or figurative language

• the overall feeling

What is the definition of verbal irony?

• something concrete - a person, place, object, or activity - that represents an abstract idea

• where and when a story takes place

• saying one thing but meaning the opposite

• the overall feeling

What is the definition of imagery?

• something concrete - a person, place, object, or activity - that represents an abstract idea

• relating to everyone in the world, or to everyone in a particular group

• visually descriptive or figurative language

• the overall feeling

What is the definition of symbol?

• something concrete - a person, place, object, or activity - that represents an abstract idea

• relating to everyone in the world, or to everyone in a particular group

• words or phrases that are repeated

• the overall feeling

What is the definition of universal?

• something concrete - a person, place, object, or activity - that represents an abstract idea

• relating to everyone in the world, or to everyone in a particular group

• words or phrases that are repeated

• a short piece of writing about a particular subject

What is the definition of essay?

• something concrete - a person, place, object, or activity - that represents an abstract idea

• relating to everyone in the world, or to everyone in a particular group

• words or phrases that are repeated

• a short piece of writing about a particular subject

What is the definition of setting?

• where and when a story takes place

• saying one thing but meaning the opposite

• visually descriptive or figurative language

• the overall feeling

What is the definition of atrocity?

• an extremely violent or shocking act

• to accept or agree to something, often unwillingly

• very steep

• in a way that shows that you are unhappy, disappointed, or without hope.