Contemporary Literature: Vocabulary List #1

What is the definition of 'Allegory'?

• Allegory is a literary device in which characters or events represent or symbolize ideas and concepts, often conveying a deeper moral or political meaning.

• Allegory is a type of poem that uses rhyme and meter to tell a story.

• Allegory is a form of art that uses abstract shapes and colors to convey emotions.

• Allegory is a musical composition that uses instruments to depict a narrative.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Which of the following is an example of an 'Allegory'?

• A story with a hidden meaning

• A literal description

• A factual report

• A scientific explanation

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

What is the definition of 'Alliteration'?

• Alliteration is the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.

• Alliteration is a type of rhyme scheme used in poetry.

• Alliteration is the repetition of vowel sounds within words.

• Alliteration is a form of metaphor used in literature.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following is an example of 'Alliteration'?

• Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

• The cat sat on the mat.

• The sun sets in the west.

• She sells sea shells by the sea shore.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the definition of 'Allusion'?

• Allusion is a figure of speech that makes a reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance.

• Allusion is a direct quote from a famous speech or text.

• Allusion is a detailed description of a fictional character.

• Allusion is a type of metaphor that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Provide an example of an 'Allusion'.

• A reference to Shakespeare in a modern novel

• A detailed description of a character

• A summary of a book

• A direct quote from a famous speech

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the definition of 'Anachronism'?

• Anachronism refers to something that is out of its proper time period, often used in literature or art to describe an object, event, or person that is placed in a time where it does not belong.

• Anachronism refers to a type of plant that grows in arid regions.

• Anachronism is a term used to describe a musical composition that is particularly harmonious.

• Anachronism is a style of architecture that emphasizes modern design elements.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

An example of an 'Anachronism' is:

• A smartphone in a Victorian-era setting

• A horse in a medieval setting

• A sword in a fantasy novel

• A computer in a modern office

What is the definition of 'Analogy'?

• Analogy is a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

• Analogy is a type of fruit found in tropical regions.

• Analogy is a mathematical operation involving addition and subtraction.

• Analogy is a historical event that occurred in the 18th century.

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

An example of an 'Analogy' is:

• The sun is to day as the moon is to night

• Cats are mammals

• Water is wet

• Fire is hot

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D