Vocabulary and Literary Devices Mastery Quiz

What does it mean to "attribute" something to someone?

• To take something away from them

• To give them credit for something

• To challenge their opinion on a topic

• To exchange items with them

Which of the following best defines "commit" in the context of a relationship?

• To argue frequently

• To end the relationship

• To engage in a casual relationship

• To pledge loyalty to one another

What does "expose" mean in a journalistic context?

• To cover up a story

• To reveal hidden information

• To photograph a celebrity

• To ignore the facts

To "initiate" something means to:

• Finish it

• Start it

• Ignore it

• Postpone it

What does "underlie" mean in the context of an argument or theory?

• To undermine the argument

• To be the foundation or basis of the argument

• To overcomplicate the argument

• To summarize the argument

Which of the following is an example of something "intangible"?

• A book

• A car

• Love

• A computer

An "adage" is best defined as:

• A new scientific theory

• A traditional saying expressing a common experience or observation

• A detailed description of a historical event

• A legal document

What is "dramatic irony"?

• When the audience knows something the characters do not

• When characters are overly dramatic

• When the plot takes an unexpected turn

• When the setting of the play is dramatic

"Comic relief" is used in literature to:

• Introduce the main conflict

• Provide a humorous break from tension

• Highlight the tragic elements of the story

• Resolve the plot

A "cliche" is:

• A unique plot twist

• An original character archetype

• An overused expression or idea

• A complex narrative technique