MT1 LT2.1 & 2.2- Literary Vocabulary & Examples

What is the definition of "Characterization" in literature?

• The creation or construction of a fictional character.

• The literal meaning of a word.

• The use of artistic elements for effect.

• The foundational elements of a story.

Which term refers to an idea or feeling that a word gives you in addition to its literal meaning?

• Connotation

• Denotation

• Grammar

• Purpose

What does "Denotation" mean?

• The literal or primary meaning of a word.

• The use of figurative language.

• The perspective from which a story is told.

• The goal of a piece of writing.

Which of the following is an example of figurative language?

• Describing the llano as endless (hyperbole)

• Listing the characters in a story

• Using chronological order

• Writing in first-person point of view

What are "Literary Elements"?

• The foundational elements of a story (characters, plot, setting, etc.)

• The use of artistic techniques for effect

• The rules for how words are used in writing

• The way language is used to persuade

Which term describes the perspective from which a story is told?

• Point of View

• Purpose

• Grammar

• Aesthetic Choices

What does "Perspective" refer to in literature?

• How a character or writer views something based on experiences, background, or beliefs.

• The literal meaning of a word.

• The use of figurative language.

• The goal of a piece of writing.

What is the "Purpose" of a piece of writing?

• The goal or aim of a piece of writing.

• The use of artistic elements.

• The foundational elements of a story.

• The way language is used to persuade.

Which term refers to the set of structural rules for how words, phrases, and clauses are used in writing?

• Grammar

• Denotation

• Aesthetic Choices

• Perspective

What is "Rhetorical Style"?

• The way language is used to achieve a specific effect (to persuade, inspire, or influence).

• The creation of a fictional character.

• The perspective from which a story is told.

• The goal of a piece of writing.