English Literature Mid-Term Quiz 2025

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

• the underlying message about life that a 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

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the definition of universal themes?

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

• themes that deal with archetypal experiences common to all cultures

• 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

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the definition of theme in literature?

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

• the underlying message about life that a writer wants to convey

• a short piece of writing about a particular subject

• saying one thing but meaning the opposite