ENGLISH: Literary Elements Review

What is a simile?

• A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as.'

• A type of metaphor that does not use 'like' or 'as.'

• A literary device that exaggerates for emphasis.

• A phrase that describes something in a literal sense.

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What is a theme in literature?

• A theme is a character's journey throughout the story.

• A theme is the central idea or message that runs throughout a literary work, often reflecting on human nature or society.

• A theme is the setting where the story takes place.

• A theme is the conflict between characters in a narrative.

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What is personification?

• A literary device that gives human qualities to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

• A technique used to create vivid imagery through detailed descriptions.

• A form of exaggeration used for emphasis in writing.

• A method of comparing two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

What is an antagonist?

• A character who supports the protagonist

• A character or force that opposes the protagonist, creating conflict in the story.

• A character who is neutral in the conflict

• A character that helps resolve the conflict

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What is a plot?

• The main character's journey throughout the story.

• The sequence of events that make up a story, including the introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

• The underlying message or theme of the story.

• The setting and time period in which the story takes place.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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What is irony in literature?

• A literary device where the intended meaning is different from the actual meaning, often highlighting a contrast between expectation and reality.

• A technique used to create suspense in a story.

• A method of character development through dialogue.

• A narrative style that focuses on the inner thoughts of characters.

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CCSS.L.8.5A

What is the difference between internal and external conflict?

• Internal conflict is a struggle within a character's mind, while external conflict involves a character facing outside forces, such as other characters or nature.

• Internal conflict is a struggle between two characters, while external conflict is a struggle within a character's mind.

• Internal conflict involves a character facing outside forces, while external conflict is a struggle between two characters.

• Internal conflict is a type of external conflict that occurs in nature.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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What is conflict in literature?

• A struggle between characters that leads to a resolution.

• A struggle between opposing forces in a story, which drives the plot.

• A peaceful interaction between characters that develops the theme.

• A background setting that influences the characters' decisions.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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What is a setting in literature?

• The main character's journey throughout the story.

• The time and place in which a story occurs, influencing the plot and characters.

• The moral lesson that the story conveys.

• The sequence of events that make up the story.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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What is foreshadowing?

• A literary device that provides a hint of what is to come later in the story.

• A technique used to create suspense in a narrative.

• A method of character development through dialogue.

• A way to summarize the main themes of a story.

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