WorksheetsLiterary Terms Quiz 9
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 30mins
A word's denotation is
the emotion associated with the word
The dictionary definition of the word
Its correct spelling
Its incorrect spelling
A word's connotation is
its correct pronunciation
its translation into a foreign language
its dictionary definition
the feelings or emotions associated the word
What is an essay?
A set of Google Slides about an idea
A piece of writing about a particular topic
A spoken presentation
Where can extended metaphor be used .?
In all types of literature
In poems only
Why would an author use extended metaphor .?
To provide a warning of something yet to come .
To help the audience visualize the idea or story .
To both create a stronger 'visual' experience and a stronger comparison .
To create a stronger comparison between the two subjects .
Historical context includes: (Check all that apply.)
social history
political history
cultural history
personal history
Historical context has no impact on how speakers and listeners communicate.
False
True
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
Personification
Metaphor
Repetition
Simile
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.
Internal Conflict
External Conflict
Walter awoke from his nightmare shaking and in a cold sweat. "It was just a dream," he whispered.
Internal Conflict
External Conflict
When a character is struggling with a major decision, this is known as (a) conflict.
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.
Person vs. Nature
Person vs. Society
Person vs. Person
Person vs. Machine
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.
INTERNAL CONFLICT
EXTERNAL CONFLICT
Unhappy with her appearance, a young girl struggles with an eating disorder.
INTERNAL CONFLICT
EXTERNAL CONFLICT
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.
INTERNAL CONFLICT
EXTERNAL CONFLICT
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...
Static character
Dynamic character
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?
True
False
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?
Yes
No
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?
Yes
No
