Literary Concepts Quiz

What does "creative license" refer to in literature?

• The strict adherence to grammar rules in writing

• The freedom an author has to depart from fact or traditional structures for artistic purposes

• The use of formal language to maintain professionalism

• The inclusion of footnotes and citations in a text

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Which of the following is an example of dialogue in a story?

• "The sky was a dull shade of gray."

• "I can't believe you did that!" she exclaimed.

• "The wind howled through the trees, and rain poured down in sheets."

• "The tension in the room was palpable."

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Which of the following is an example of dramatic irony?

• A character believes their friend has betrayed them, but the audience knows the friend is innocent.

• A character makes a joke, and the audience laughs because they understand the punchline.

• A character learns a secret that changes the course of the plot.

• A character narrates their own death.

What is the purpose of exposition in a story?

• To provide a resolution to the conflict

• To introduce the characters, setting, and basic situation

• To create suspense and tension

• To describe the climax of the story

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which of the following is an example of figurative language?

• "The stars were twinkling in the night sky."

• "She had the heart of a lion."

• "The cake was delicious."

• "The children played in the yard."

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What is a foil in literature?

• A character whose personality contrasts with another character, highlighting their differences

• A symbol representing an abstract idea

• The main character who drives the plot forward

• A poetic technique used to create rhythm

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What is foreshadowing?

• A literary device where future events in the plot are hinted at or suggested

• The use of specific symbols to convey deeper meanings

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

• I was so hungry I could eat a horse.

• She walked quietly into the room.

• The sun set over the ocean.

• The mountain was covered with snow.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is an example of iambic pentameter?

• Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?

• The stars in the sky are shining bright.

• Through the woods, along the stream, we wander.

• Time flies quickly when we are together.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.13

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is imagery in literature?

• The use of numbers and statistics to support arguments

• The detailed description of sensory experiences, painting vivid pictures in the reader's mind

• The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

• The comparison of two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4