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English 2- week 3 review

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 15mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a transitional word or phrase?

a)

As an example

b)

He said

c)

Likewise

d)

On the other hand

2.

The main idea or underlying meaning of a literary work is its...

a)

theme

b)

personification

c)

author's purpose

d)

tone

3.

The author's attitude conveyed by a piece of literature is...

a)

theme

b)

tone

c)

author's purpose

d)

main idea

4.

The frog fell flat as it flew across the frozen lake. This is an example of...

a)

allusion

b)

metaphor

c)

alliteration

d)

simile

5.

The process by which a character’s personality is revealed. This can be direct (when the author tells about a character) or indirect (how they speak, act, think, look, and what others say or think of them)

a)

setting

b)

characterization

c)

character foil

d)

theme

6.

character vs. character, character vs. self, character vs. society, and character versus nature are all examples of what?

a)

situational irony

b)

mood

c)

conflict

d)

hyperbole

7.

What's the correct definition of EXPOSITION?

a)

A struggle between two opposing forces. This may be in the form of character vs. character, character vs. self, character vs. society, and character versus nature

b)

A type of characterization where a secondary character contrasts (is the opposite of) a primary character to emphasize qualities of the primary character.

c)

Part of the plot used at the beginning to introduce background information about events, settings, characters etc. to the audience.

d)

When the writer gives hints that connect to what will happen later in the story.

8.

The underlying message in literature or film that presents a universal lesson or topic about humanity and life

a)

metaphor

b)

symbol

c)

theme

d)

exposition

9.

The words Romeo uses to describe Juliet gives important insights into their relationship. Romeo initially describes Juliet as a source of light, like a star, against the darkness: "she doth teach the torches to burn bright! It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night."

Note how the language connects with our senses - a good example of...

a)

allusion

b)

conflict

c)

imagery

d)

situational irony

10.

Identify the correct definition for "personification"!

a)

The underlying message in literature or film that presents a universal lesson or topic about humanity and life

b)

A figure of speech in which an object is given human thoughts, feelings or attitudes

c)

A comparison between two unlike things without using “like” or “as”.

d)

The feeling or atmosphere, created through the use of specific words and descriptions

11.

What is Dialogue?

a)

Conversation carried on by one or more characters

b)

A speech given by one character while others are on stage.

c)

Speech delivered by a character when he is along on stage.

d)

When a character speaks to the audience and not to the other characters

12.

What is Fiction?

a)

A sequence of events in a literary work

b)

Prose writing that tells about imaginary characters and events.

c)

The problems or complications in a story

d)

The way an author reveals his characters.

13.

What is the plot?

a)

A sequence of events in a literary work

b)

Prose writing that tells about imaginary characters and events.

c)

The problems or complications in a story

d)

The way an author reveals his characters.

14.

What is the conflict?

a)

A sequence of events in a literary work

b)

Prose writing that tells about imaginary characters and events.

c)

The problems or complications in a story

d)

The way an author reveals his characters.

15.

What is characterization?

a)

A sequence of events in a literary work

b)

Prose writing that tells about imaginary characters and events.

c)

The problems or complications in a story

d)

The way an author reveals his characters.

16.

Which part of the plot is the exposition?

a)

The part of a story or play that introduces the background or makes the conflict clear.

b)

The high point in a story, point of most intense interest

c)

They tying up of loose ends

d)

The conflict within a character

17.

Which part of the plot is the internal conflict?

a)

The part of a story or play that introduces the background or makes the conflict clear.

b)

The high point in a story, point of most intense interest

c)

They tying up of loose ends

d)

The conflict within a character

18.

Which part of the plot is the climax?

a)

The part of a story or play that introduces the background or makes the conflict clear.

b)

The high point in a story, point of most intense interest

c)

They tying up of loose ends

d)

The conflict within a character

19.

Which part of the plot is the resolution?

a)

The part of a story or play that introduces the background or makes the conflict clear.

b)

The high point in a story, point of most intense interest

c)

They tying up of loose ends

d)

The conflict within a character

20.

Who is the Protagonist in a story?

a)

The main character in a literary work who drives the plot forward

b)

The person or thing that opposes the protagonist

c)

A character who remains the same mentally through out a story

d)

A character who changes mentally through out the story

21.

Who is the Antagonist in a story?

a)

The main character in a literary work who drives the plot forward

b)

The person or thing that opposes the protagonist

c)

A character who remains the same mentally through out a story

d)

A character who changes mentally through out the story

22.

What is First Person Point of View?

a)

The narrator is not a character in the story (pronouns he, she, they)

b)

The narrator is all knowing but not part of the action of the story

c)

The narrator only knows one character's point of view, but is not involved in the action of the story

d)

The narrator is part of the action of the story (pronouns I , me, we)

23.

What is the setting of the story?

a)

An often universal truth (message) about humanity and life found in literature

b)

The writer or speakers attitude towards the subject of the writing

c)

The time and place of a story

d)

The feelings created in a reader through literature.

24.

What is the tone of the story?

a)

An often universal truth (message) about humanity and life found in literature

b)

The writer or speakers attitude towards the subject of the writing

c)

The time and place of a story

d)

The feelings created in a reader through literature.

25.

What is the mood of the story?

a)

An often universal truth (message) about humanity and life found in literature

b)

The writer or speakers attitude towards the subject of the writing

c)

The time and place of a story

d)

The feelings created in a reader through literature.