English I Spring Semester Test

What is a paradox?

• A statement that is false but seems true.

• A statement that appears self-contradictory, yet reveals a kind of truth.

• A statement that is always true.

• A statement that has no real meaning.

Which of the following examples illustrates a paradox?

• "You have to spend money to make money."

• "A mercy killing is when you show kindness by being cruel."

• "Less is more."

• All of the above

What is a euphemism?

• A direct and harsh expression

• A mild or indirect expression

• A type of poem

• A historical event

Which of the following is an example of a euphemism?

• "Passed away" instead of "died"

• "Guffawed" instead of "Laughed loudly"

• "Sprinted" instead of "Ran quickly"

• "Whispered" instead of "Spoke softly"

What does the term "first-person" point of view in narration mean?

• The narrator is a secondary character in the story.

• The narrator tells the story using "you" and "your."

• The narrator is telling the story using "I," "me," and "my."

• The story is told from the perspective of an outside observer.

Which point of view involves the narrator knowing the thoughts and feelings of all characters?

• First-person

• Third-person limited

• Third-person objective

• Third-person omniscient

What is characteristic of the "third-person objective" point of view?

• The narrator shares the thoughts and feelings of one character.

• The narrator shares the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

• The narrator does not reveal the inner thoughts and feelings of any characters.

• The narrator changes between different characters' perspectives.

How does "rotating third-person limited" point of view differ from "third-person limited"?

• It is told from the narrator's perspective only.

• It involves the narrator knowing everything about all characters.

• It involves different sections being told from different characters' perspectives.

• It focuses on the thoughts and feelings of the main character only.

What does the term "onomatopoeia" refer to in literature?

• A type of metaphor

• A sound word

• A form of irony

• A narrative style

Which literary device is characterized by the repetition of the initial consonant sounds in words?

• Metaphor

• Assonance

• Alliteration

• Onomatopoeia