Short Stories and Essays

What is the definition of alliteration?

• The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

• The use of metaphors in a sentence

• The repetition of vowel sounds in a sentence

• The use of similes in a sentence

The role of an antagonist in a story is to:

• Support the protagonist

• Create conflict and challenge the protagonist

• Narrate the story

• Provide comic relief

What is a flat character?

• A character with a complex personality

• A character that does not change throughout the story

• A character with a detailed backstory

• A character that undergoes significant development

The term genre in literature refers to:

• A specific style or category of writing

• The length of a literary work

• The author's writing speed

• The number of characters in a story

What is a metaphor?

• A comparison without using 'like' or 'as'

• A type of simile

• A literal statement

• A type of alliteration

Metonymy is a figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted for another with which it is closely associated. Which of the following best describes metonymy?

• A figure of speech that uses exaggeration for emphasis.

• A figure of speech in which a part is used to represent the whole.

• A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted for another with which it is closely associated.

• A figure of speech that uses contradictory terms in conjunction.

What is parallelism in writing?

• A literary device that uses repetition of words or phrases

• A technique that involves contrasting ideas

• A method of organizing ideas in a hierarchical structure

• A style of writing that avoids using conjunctions

An essay is a:

• Short piece of writing on a particular subject

• Mathematical equation

• Type of painting

• Musical composition

An imaginative comparison is:

• A literal description

• A factual statement

• A creative analogy

• A mathematical equation

Concrete imagery is a literary device that uses descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures. Which of the following best describes concrete imagery?

• Abstract concepts and ideas

• Vivid and specific descriptions

• General and vague language

• Technical and scientific terms