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Literary Terms Quiz 9

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A word's denotation is

a)

the emotion associated with the word

b)

The dictionary definition of the word

c)

Its correct spelling

d)

Its incorrect spelling

2.

A word's connotation is

a)

its correct pronunciation

b)

its translation into a foreign language

c)

its dictionary definition

d)

the feelings or emotions associated the word

3.

What is an essay?

a)

A set of Google Slides about an idea

b)

A piece of writing about a particular topic

c)

A spoken presentation

4.

Where can extended metaphor be used .?

a)

In all types of literature

b)

In poems only

5.

Why would an author use extended metaphor .?

a)

To provide a warning of something yet to come .

b)

To help the audience visualize the idea or story .

c)

To both create a stronger 'visual' experience and a stronger comparison .

d)

To create a stronger comparison between the two subjects .

6.

Historical context includes: (Check all that apply.)

a)

social history

b)

political history

c)

cultural history

d)

personal history

7.

Historical context has no impact on how speakers and listeners communicate.

a)

False

b)

True

8.

What is the correct term for the following definition?


Intentionally using a word or phrase for effect, two or more times in a speech or written work

a)

Personification

b)

Metaphor

c)

Repetition

d)

Simile

9.

Velma began to tremble as she faced the three-headed monster. It was so much larger than her and all six of its beady eyes were staring right at her.

a)

Internal Conflict

b)

External Conflict

10.

Walter awoke from his nightmare shaking and in a cold sweat. "It was just a dream," he whispered.

a)

Internal Conflict

b)

External Conflict

11.

When a character is struggling with a major decision, this is known as (a)   conflict.

12.

Identify the type of conflict for the following example.

"Yo beanstalk! You tryin' out for the basketball team?" John grimaced at the question. People always assumed because he was talk that he'd be a good basketball player. In reality, he preferred a quiet chess match.

a)

Person vs. Nature

b)

Person vs. Society

c)

Person vs. Person

d)

Person vs. Machine

13.

At a party, you spent a lot of time talking to a friend from your Math class – just chatting. Now another classmate has spread rumors  around school about the two of you.

a)

INTERNAL CONFLICT

b)

EXTERNAL CONFLICT

14.

Unhappy with her appearance, a young girl struggles with an eating disorder.

a)

INTERNAL CONFLICT

b)

EXTERNAL CONFLICT

15.

When a teen is offered a basketball scholarship he has to decide whether or not to admit, he faked a now famous half-court shot on YouTube.

a)

INTERNAL CONFLICT

b)

EXTERNAL CONFLICT

16.
Static Characters...
a)
do not change during the story
b)
have little or no detail
c)
have lots of detail
d)
change during the story
17.

Joe never worked hard in school. One year, he realized that his favorite cousin, who he always looked up to, was 22 and still living in his parents house, going to high school parties. Joe got his life on track and started getting straight A's. Joe's COUSIN is a...

a)

Static character

b)

Dynamic character

18.

In one of the Star Wars movies, a character named Jar Jar Binks remains consistently annoying throughout the film and he does not really change. Is he a dynamic character?

a)

True

b)

False

19.

In the book (and movie) "Holes," a character named Zero starts off as a quiet character who can't read, but eventually he transforms into a character who begins to speak up and learns to read, thanks to his friend, Stanley. Is Zero is an example of a dynamic character?

a)

Yes

b)

No

20.

In the book (and movie) Harry Potter, the main character starts off as a powerless young boy to a powerful wizard. Is he a static character?

a)

Yes

b)

No