American Lit Vocabulary Review-Quizs

A theme is:

• a central topic or idea explored in a text

• a character in a story

• the setting of a story

• the plot of a story

What is modernism?

• A cultural movement that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries

• A type of ancient architecture

• A traditional form of painting

• A style of classical music

Being full of chaos, disorder, or excitement is known as:

• Serenity

• Tranquility

• Pandemonium

• Calmness

What is irony?

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

• A type of metal used in construction.

• A form of comedy that involves slapstick humor.

• A scientific term for a chemical reaction.

What is a simile?

• A comparison using 'like' or 'as'

• A type of metaphor

• A form of hyperbole

• A type of alliteration

The act of convincing someone to believe or do something is called:

• Persuasion

• Coercion

• Negotiation

• Influence

Diction is:

• the choice and use of words in speech or writing

• a type of dictionary

• a form of poetry

• a musical instrument

What is a metaphor?

• A type of simile

• A figure of speech that involves an implied comparison

• A literal statement

• A type of alliteration

The reasoning behind a belief or action is called:

• Justification

• Explanation

• Rationale

• Reason

What is an argument that opposes the main argument, often used to show different perspectives?

• Counterargument

• Main argument

• Supporting evidence

• Conclusion