Eng 4 Anglo-Saxon Literary Devices Quiz
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12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an epic poem?
A) A poem that uses a lot of imagery
B) A main character in an epic whose legendary or heroic actions are central to his/her culture, race, or nation
C) A poem that uses alliteration
D) A poem that uses metaphors
Tags
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.L.8.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an archetype?
A) A main character in a drama
B) A principal character in opposition to the protagonist
C) An original model or type after which other similar things are patterned
D) A language which appeals to any of the five senses
Tags
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.L.8.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is the protagonist in a literary work?
A) The main character in a drama or other literary work
B) The principal character in opposition to the protagonist
C) A descriptive substitute term used to characterize a person or thing
D) A figurative, usually compound expression used in place of a name or noun
Tags
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.L.8.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of a foil in literature?
A) The main character in a drama or other literary work
B) The principal character in opposition to the protagonist
C) One that by contrast underscores or enhances the distinctive characteristics of another
D) A language which appeals to any of the five senses
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does imagery refer to in literature?
A) The repetition of the same sounds or the same kinds of sounds at the beginning of words
B) Language which appeals to any of the five senses
C) An indirect comparison usually using "like" or "as"
D) A direct comparison
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.L.7.5
CCSS.L.8.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is alliteration?
A) The repetition of the same sounds or the same kinds of sounds at the beginning of words
B) An indirect comparison usually using "like" or "as"
C) A direct comparison
D) A pause in a line of verse dictated by sense or natural speech rhythm
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.8
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a simile?
A) The repetition of the same sounds or the same kinds of sounds at the beginning of words
B) An indirect comparison usually using "like" or "as"
C) A direct comparison
D) A figurative, usually compound expression used in place of a name or noun
Tags
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
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