Literary Concepts and Analysis

What is the difference between tone and mood?

• Tone is the author's attitude, while mood is the reader's emotional response.

• Tone and mood are the same and interchangeable.

• Tone is how a character speaks, while mood is the character's feelings.

• Tone is the feeling of the setting, while mood is the story's theme.

What is a motif?

• A recurring theme, object, or idea in a story.

• A type of character archetype.

• A literary device used in poetry.

• A fictional character's name.

What is the difference between a sonnet and free verse poetry?

• Sonnets follow a specific rhyme scheme, while free verse has no fixed pattern.

• Sonnets are longer than free verse, while free verse is always short.

• Sonnets are written in iambic pentameter, while free verse is not.

• Sonnets are only about love, while free verse can be about anything.

What is the theme of Night and how does it impact the story?

• A concentration camp during the Holocaust; it impacts the theme of survival and dehumanization.

• A dystopian future; it focuses on environmental issues.

• A medieval kingdom; it focuses on political struggles.

• A modern-day city; it deals with personal struggles.

What is a context clue?

• Words or phrases that help determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

• A hint given by the author about a character's future.

• Illustrations and photos in the back of a book.

• A character's thoughts and actions.

What is a dynamic character?

• A character who undergoes significant change.

• A character who stays the same.

• A character who is only in the story briefly.

• A character who is the main antagonist.

What is an allegory?

• A story with a hidden meaning, often moral or political.

• A story that is only about historical events.

• A story that uses humor to criticize society.

• A story that uses fictional characters and moral values due to extreme suffering.

What is a theme in literature?

• The central idea or message of a story.

• The plot and sequence of events.

• The setting and time period.

• The author's personal opinion.

What is a symbol in literature?

• An object that represents a larger idea.

• A character's name.

• A specific location in the story.

• A type of literary genre.

How does Elie’s sense of survival appear in Night?

• Through his struggle to stay alive despite extreme hardship.

• Through Elie’s escape from reality.

• Through the depiction of soldiers in battle.

• Through his focus on natural disasters.