Unit 2 Test Review

What is the primary purpose of a summary?

• To provide personal opinions

• To critique the author’s writing style

• To include detailed analysis

• To present a brief, complete overview of a text

Which of the following best describes an archetypal character?

• A character that has no known origin

• A traditional character type recognizable across cultures

• A character with no development

• A character that is entirely unique and non-traditional

What is a denotative meaning of a word?

• The emotional association of a word

• The literal definition of a word

• The symbolic meaning of a word

• The historical significance of a word

What is a theme in literature?

• A sequence of events

• A narrative twist

• A detailed character analysis

• An insight into life or human nature

In a debate, what do the two teams argue?

• The same position on a topic

• Different positions on unrelated topics

• The 'pro' and 'con' positions on a specific question

• Personal opinions without structure

Which literary device uses deliberate exaggeration?

• Understatement

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

• Irony

What is syntax?

• The organization of words into sentences

• The choice of words

• The use of figurative language

• The repetition of sounds

In poetry, what is an enjambed line?

• A line that ends with a punctuation mark

• A line that completes a grammatical unit

• A line that does not end with a grammatical break

• A line that rhymes with the previous line

What is the main purpose of a pitch?

• To narrate a story

• To explain the merits of a project and convince support

• To provide historical context

• To critique a piece of literature

What type of language is used to create humor in satire?

• Literal language

• Figurative language like hyperbole and understatement

• Scientific jargon

• Formal and serious language