EOC Reading SOL Final Review

What is a false premise?

• A statement that is always true.

• An incorrect proposition that forms the basis of an argument and makes it unsound.

• A conclusion drawn from valid reasoning.

• A commonly accepted belief that is proven wrong.

What is a theme in literature?

• A recurring symbol in a story.

• The central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.

• A character's journey throughout the narrative.

• The setting and time period of the story.

What is foreshadowing?

• A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

• A technique used to create suspense by delaying the resolution of a conflict.

• A method of character development through dialogue and action.

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

What does 'tone' refer to in literature?

• The author's attitude toward the subject matter.

• The setting of the story.

• The main character's personality.

• The plot structure of the narrative.

What is irony?

• A literary device where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning.

• A technique used to create suspense in a story.

• A form of exaggeration for emphasis or effect.

• A method of storytelling that involves a chronological sequence.

What is a protagonist?

• The main character in a story, often facing a conflict that must be resolved.

• A character who opposes the main character.

• A minor character who provides support to the protagonist.

• The setting in which the story takes place.

What is hyperbole?

• A deliberate, often extreme exaggeration, usually for comic effect.

• A subtle comparison between two unlike things.

• A statement that is literally true without exaggeration.

• A rhetorical question that does not require an answer.

What is an allusion in literary terms?

• A brief reference within a literary text to a person, place, event, or another work of literature.

• A detailed description of a character's thoughts and feelings.

• A narrative technique that involves a sudden revelation or insight.

• A type of poem that expresses personal emotions and feelings.

What is charged language?

• Words that appeal to the emotions (positive and negative).

• Words that are neutral and objective.

• Words that are overly complex and technical.

• Words that are used to confuse the audience.

What is an antagonist?

• A character who supports the protagonist.

• A character or force in conflict with the protagonist.

• A character that provides comic relief.

• A character who is morally ambiguous.