EOC English 2 Terms Set 2

Which of the following best describes the use of dramatic irony in a literary work?

• A character's actions lead to an unexpected outcome.

• The audience knows something that a character does not.

• A character uses words to mean the opposite of what they say.

• A recurring symbol that contributes to the theme.

Analyze how the use of diction can affect the tone of a literary work. Provide an example to support your analysis.

• Diction can make the tone more formal or informal, such as using "children" instead of "kids" for a formal tone.

• Diction has no impact on the tone of a literary work.

• Diction only affects the mood, not the tone.

• Diction is unrelated to the tone and only affects the plot.

Identify the primary purpose of using a motif in a literary work.

• To create suspense and curiosity.

• To provide a detailed description of a setting.

• To reinforce a theme through repetition.

• To introduce a new character.

Evaluate the impact of situational irony on the reader's experience. Provide an example to illustrate your point.

• Situational irony creates confusion and misunderstanding.

• Situational irony enhances the reader's engagement by subverting expectations, such as a fire station burning down.

• Situational irony has no effect on the reader's experience.

• Situational irony is used to develop characters.

What is the role of dialogue in a drama?

• To describe the setting in detail.

• To provide background information about the author.

• To reveal character relationships and advance the plot.

• To summarize the entire story.

Explain how symbolism can contribute to the development of a theme in a literary work. Provide an example.

• Symbolism is used to confuse the reader.

• Symbolism can highlight a theme by representing abstract ideas, such as a dove symbolizing peace.

• Symbolism is only used for decorative purposes.

• Symbolism is unrelated to the theme.

Which of the following best defines the term "mood" in literature?

• The writer's attitude toward the subject.

• The atmosphere or feeling created in the reader.

• The literal meaning of words.

• The use of regional dialects.

Discuss how the use of imagery can enhance a reader's experience of a literary work. Provide an example.

• Imagery is used to confuse the reader with complex descriptions.

• Imagery appeals to the senses, creating vivid mental pictures, such as describing a sunset with colors and sounds.

• Imagery is only used to describe characters.

• Imagery has no impact on the reader's experience.

What is the primary function of a dramatic foil in literature?

• To provide comic relief.

• To contrast with another character, highlighting their traits.

• To serve as the main antagonist.

• To narrate the story.

Analyze how verbal irony can be used to convey a character's true feelings. Provide an example.

• Verbal irony is used to confuse the reader.

• Verbal irony can reveal a character's sarcasm or hidden intentions, such as saying "Great job!" after a mistake.

• Verbal irony is only used in poetry.

• Verbal irony has no effect on character development.