11th Literature EOC Review

What is the definition of a literary text?

• A piece of writing that includes non-fiction and essays.

• A piece of writing that includes fiction, drama, or poetry.

• A piece of writing that includes scientific reports and articles.

• A piece of writing that includes historical documents and biographies.

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

• A character helps a stranger, showing kindness.

• "She was kind and generous."

• The author suggests that fear is our biggest obstacle.

• A character's dialogue that reveals their personality.

What is the purpose of citing a text?

• To summarize the text without personal opinions.

• To mention a specific part of a text to support an idea or analysis.

• To create a fictional story based on real events.

• To describe the setting and time of a story.

Which of the following best describes the term "in medias res"?

• A story that begins in the middle of things, rather than at the beginning.

• A story that starts with a detailed description of the setting.

• A story that ends with a cliffhanger.

• A story that follows a chronological order from start to finish.

What is the definition of a theme in a literary work?

• The sequence of events in a story.

• The central message or idea in a literary work.

• The time and place in which a story occurs.

• The author's attitude toward the subject.

Which of the following is an example of situational irony?

• Saying "Great job!" when someone fails.

• A fire station burns down.

• A character struggles with their own beliefs.

• A hero fights a villain.

What is the definition of a pun?

• A statement that initially appears absurd but proves true.

• A word or phrase with more than one meaning used in a funny way.

• A typical character that represents universal patterns.

• A quirky saying specific to a language.

Which of the following is an example of assonance?

• Gray geese are grazing in the glen.

• All and awful.

• Chitter and chatter.

• The ball is in your court.

What is the definition of foreshadowing?

• The use of hints in the narrative that tease the reader about what is to come.

• An interjected scene that takes the narrative back in time.

• The feeling the reader gets after reading a text.

• The author's attitude toward the subject.

Which of the following best describes the term "connotation"?

• The dictionary definition of a word.

• A specific meaning or idea that the word brings to mind.

• The repetition of one initial sound in more than one word.

• A statement that initially appears absurd but proves true.