Literary Terms Quiz

In literary analysis, what is the function of an epigraph, and how does it contribute to the thematic development of a text?

• A sudden understanding or realization that alters the reader's perception of the narrative

• A brief descriptive phrase that highlights the inherent traits of a character or setting

• A poem, quotation, or sentence(s) placed at the beginning of a document, often used to introduce or reinforce themes

• An indirect or subtle observation that hints at underlying themes or motifs

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In cognitive psychology, which term is used to describe a sudden and profound understanding or realization that often leads to a solution of a complex problem?

• Epiphany

• Epithet

• Euphemism

• Hyperbole

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In the context of linguistic and literary analysis, what is a euphemism?

• A rhetorical device that involves a direct comparison between two dissimilar entities

• A linguistic substitution that replaces a direct or harsh expression with a more mild or indirect one

• A figure of speech characterized by intentional exaggeration for emphasis or effect

• A descriptive technique that enhances sensory experience for the reader

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In literary analysis, how is hyperbole best characterized?

• A concise descriptive phrase used to convey complex ideas

• An intentional exaggeration or overstatement for emphasis or effect

• A nuanced or indirect observation that reveals deeper truths

• A recurring motif or theme that underscores the narrative

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CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

In literary analysis, which rhetorical device involves an implicit comparison without using 'like' or 'as', often to convey deeper symbolic meaning?

• Metaphor

• Metonymy

• Irony

• Imagery

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In the context of formal logic and critical thinking, how would you define a logical fallacy?

• A recurring motif or theme in a literary work

• An error in reasoning that undermines the logical validity of an argument

• A genre of fiction that adheres to realistic narratives

• A monologue delivered by a character in a play

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In literary analysis, how does the use of vivid imagery enhance a reader's interpretative experience?

• Facilitate the comprehension of abstract philosophical concepts

• Enable the reader to construct a sensory-rich mental representation of the narrative

• Provide a mechanism for the reader to escape from the narrative's underlying themes

• Establish a direct comparison between disparate thematic elements

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Analyze the following passage and identify the literary device being employed: “With each swig of the pungent, virulent fluid, the world around my fleshy, bulbous body, engorged by my gestation, stirred like the vapors of my ancestors, vacantly gawking at the contemptible organism I had so shamefully metamorphosed into. The child whose patronage remained a conundrum to me invoked this inexplicable odium for my substance, my viscera, for the very lifeblood that sprinted and dashed through my veins with temerarious oblivion, deluded within hysteria that this was justifiable. I wanted to revert to society, yet I had discovered myself enthralled by the depravity of hedonism. My twenties were categorically masticated by epicurean behavior and my career while I corroded away. An immeasurable degree of obloquy for my choices and this inordinate epiphany had inveigled me to settle the bottle of Jägermeister down. It would be unjustifiable if I sustained this conduct while under parturiency.”

• Epiphany

• Euphemism

• Metaphor

• Oxymoron

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Analyze the following passage: “The velvet lavender and deep purples of the flowers that lay within partially submerged ground were tantalizing, coaxing all to submit to their temptation of sanctitude and ascendance, and the lingering scent of putrescence emanated throughout the air. In the corner, there was a small, diminutive cavern with a sweet, almost lulling scent seeping through every opening.” What literary device is predominantly used here to enhance the sensory experience and evoke vivid imagery?

• Imagery

• Motif

• Innuendo

• Extended Metaphor

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Identify the literary device employed in the following passage: “Thou hast defiled thy spawn with thy tyranny. Thy abhorrence for us, vulgar and ostentatious in our viscera, bulbous and gravid. We nourish our young, parasitic and squalling from our embonpoints while we remain famished and ravenous. The cesspits emanate plague, and we have grown cancers and warts ravaging our membranes; our children exsanguinate out of their pores while thou luxuriate in thy chambers with thy plentiful paramours. Beseech thou, we all beseech forbearance from thee, mother. Prithee mother, when wilt thou evaluate us as thy children, and not thy abominations to expunge from thy flaxen edifice?"

Yet as the shadowed prayers remained unheard to the gilded pantheon of that city which bled opulence, all who dwelled heard.”

• Imagery

• Monologue

• Irony

• Hyperbole

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