Lit terms Unit 1

What is the definition of 'Active voice'?

• The subject of the sentence performs the action. This is a more direct and preferred style of writing in most cases. 'Anthony drove while Toni searched for the house.'

• When the subject of the sentence receives the action. 'The car was driven by Anthony.'

• An indirect reference to something (usually a literary text, although it can be other things commonly known, such as plays, songs, historical events) with which the reader is supposed to be familiar.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

___ voice is when the subject of the sentence receives the action. 'The car was driven by Anthony.' ___ voice is often overused, resulting in lifeless writing.

• Passive voice

• Active voice

• Imperative voice

• Interrogative voice

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is an allusion?

• The subject of the sentence performs the action.

• When the subject of the sentence receives the action.

• An indirect reference to something (usually a literary text, although it can be other things commonly known, such as plays, songs, historical events) with which the reader is supposed to be familiar.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which literary term is defined as: 'A character that is used by the author to speak the author's own thoughts; when an author speaks directly to the audience through a character.'

• Alter-ego

• Foil

• Antagonist

• Narrator

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which literary term is defined as: 'A brief recounting of a relevant episode that is often inserted into fictional or nonfictional texts as a way of developing a point or injecting humor.'

• Anecdote

• Metaphor

• Allusion

• Paradox

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which literary term is defined as: 'The word, phrase, or clause referred to by a pronoun.'

• Antecedent

• Alliteration

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Which literary term is defined as: 'Art or literature characterized by a realistic view of people and the world; sticks to traditional themes and structures.'

• Classicism

• Romanticism

• Modernism

• Surrealism

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the definition of 'Comic relief'?

• when a humorous scene is inserted into a serious story, in order to lighten the mood somewhat

• when a character delivers a monologue to express inner thoughts

• when the main character faces a tragic downfall

• when a story ends with an unexpected twist

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

What is the definition of 'Diction'?

• Word choice, particularly as an element of style. Different types of words have significant effects on meaning.

• The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

• A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion.

• A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the definition of 'Colloquial'?

• Ordinary or familiar type of conversation.

• A formal style of writing.

• A scientific term for a disease.

• A type of ancient architecture.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3