English 2 Unit 1 Literary Devices Quiz

Which term refers to the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests?

• Connotation

• Denotation

• Mood/Atmosphere

• Setting

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which term refers to an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning?

• Denotation

• Setting

• Connotation

• Suspense

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which term describes the general feeling or atmosphere that a piece of writing creates within the reader?

• Setting

• Suspense

• Denotation

• Mood/Atmosphere

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which term refers to the time and place in which the story takes place?

• Setting

• Suspense

• Connotation

• Transformation

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which term refers to a state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen?

• Denotation

• Suspense

• Allure

• Sinister

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which term refers to a style of writing that is characterized by elements of fear, horror, death, and gloom, as well as romantic elements, such as nature, individuality, and very high emotion?

• Gothic Literature

• Macabre

• Sinister

• Perilous

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which term refers to an extreme or irrational fear of something?

• Allure

• Phobia

• Transformation

• Perilous

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which term refers to the quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating?

• Allure

• Sinister

• Macabre

• Suspense

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which term refers to something that is disturbing because it is concerned with or causing a fear of death?

• Sinister

• Macabre

• Perilous

• Transformation

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which term refers to something that gives the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen?

• Transformation

• Allure

• Sinister

• Phobia

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D