Eng 1 Exam Review

What literary device involves a direct comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as"?

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

• Analogy

• Simile

Which literary element refers to the perspective from which a story is told?

• Plot

• Point of View

• Monologue

• Narration

Which literary device involves the use of words to imitate the sounds they describe? (Ex: BAM! POW!)

• Alliteration

• Consonant

• Onomatopoeia

• Yes

What term refers to a character who undergoes significant internal change over the course of a story?

• Dynamic Character

• Complex Character

• Flat Character

• Moving Character

In Act 2, Scene 2 of "Romeo and Juliet," when Romeo says, "But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun," what literary device is being used here?

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Irony

• Simile

In Act 1, Scene 5, when Romeo and Juliet meet and instantly fall in love, despite being from feuding families, which literary device is being illustrated?

• Symbolism

• Comparison

• Comic Relief

• Irony

What is the primary purpose of literary analysis?

• To identify the author's personal experiences and motivations

• To interpret and explore the deeper meanings within a text

• To evaluate the historical accuracy of a text

When conducting literary analysis, what does it mean to examine the theme of a text?

• To identify the main events that drive the plot forward

• To critique the writing style and techniques used by the author

• To analyze the underlying message or central idea conveyed by the text

What role does setting play in literary analysis?

• It influences the mood, atmosphere, and actions of the characters

• It determines the chronological order of events in the story

• It serves as the physical location where the story takes place and nothing more

What is the best explanation of the balcony scene in "Romeo and Juliet"?

• It showcases Romeo's impulsiveness

• It symbolizes the secrecy and intimacy of Romeo and Rosalind's love

• It foreshadows the tragic ending of the play