WorksheetsUnit One Test Review
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 19mins
What does it mean to summarize a text?
restate in your own words
give a brief statement or of the main points, creating a more condensed version
give a detailed examination of the elements or structure
forming your own opinion of the theme and using evidence to prove your point
What does it mean to paraphrase a text?
restate in your own words
give a brief statement or of the main points, creating a more condensed version
give a detailed examination of the elements or structure
forming your own opinion of the theme and using evidence to prove your point
What does chronological order mean?
arranging events in their order of occurrence in time
arranged by number or alphabetical order. Typically step-by-step directions
one after the other, usually in a period of minutes, days, weeks, months, or years
What are the characteristics of fiction?
characters, settings, and plots that are created from the imagination
characters, settings, and plots that are written about a real life person or event
created to be preformed and includes dialog, stage directions, etc.
often contains very descriptive and vivid imagery, metaphors, and is often constructed in stanzas
What are the characteristics of poetry?
characters, settings, and plots that are created from the imagination
characters, settings, and plots that are written about a real life person or event
created to be preformed and includes dialog, stage directions, etc.
often contains very descriptive and vivid imagery, metaphors, and is often constructed in stanzas
What are the characteristics of nonfiction?
characters, settings, and plots that are created from the imagination
characters, settings, and plots that are written about a real life person or event
created to be preformed and includes dialog, stage directions, etc.
often contains very descriptive and vivid imagery, metaphors, and is often constructed in stanzas
What are the characteristics of drama?
characters, settings, and plots that are created from the imagination
characters, settings, and plots that are written about a real life person or event
created to be preformed and includes dialog, stage directions, etc.
often contains very descriptive and vivid imagery, metaphors, and is often constructed in stanzas
What is the setting of a story?
the environment at the beginning of the story
where the story takes place
the time and location of a story
Define foreshadowing.
the shadow a person casts just before the sun comes up
the allusion to a famous person, event, or thing in real life
the suggestion or warning of future events
an interjected scene that takes the narrative back in time from the current point in the story
Define flashback.
the shadow a person casts just before the sun comes up
the allusion to a famous person, event, or thing in real life
the suggestion or warning of future events
an interjected scene that takes the narrative back in time from the current point in the story
Define conflict in literature.
the struggle between two opposing forces in a story
a war between two different countries or different sides within a country
an agreement between two opposing sides
the struggle between two different characters in a story
What is an internal conflict?
the struggle between two characters
the struggle occurring within a character's mind
the struggle a character has with something in the outside world
a struggle that happens within the confines of an institution or household
What is an external conflict?
the struggle between two characters
the struggle occurring within a character's mind
the struggle a character has with something in the outside world
a struggle that happens within the confines of an institution or household
Who is the protagonist of a story?
a character in a story who is presented as the main enemy and rival
often, but not always, the main character of a story who makes key decisions that affect the plot, primarily influencing the story and propelling it forward, and is often the character who faces the most significant obstacles
The two-dimensional character's journey is often described as having a flat arc, meaning they don't change from the beginning of the story to the end
These characters feel like real people because their arc, backstory, motivations, goals, and weaknesses have been fully fleshed out in nuanced detail
Who is the antagonist of a story?
a character in a story who is presented as the main enemy and rival
often, but not always, the main character of a story who makes key decisions that affect the plot, primarily influencing the story and propelling it forward, and is often the character who faces the most significant obstacles
The two-dimensional character's journey is often described as having a flat arc, meaning they don't change from the beginning of the story to the end
These characters feel like real people because their arc, backstory, motivations, goals, and weaknesses have been fully fleshed out in nuanced detail
Define indirect characterization.
a type of literary device that reveals details about a character without stating them explicitly
consists of the author telling the audience exactly what a character is like
when the author tells us that they don't like a particular character
when the author tell us they really like a particular character
Define direct characterization.
a type of literary device that reveals details about a character without stating them explicitly
consists of the author telling the audience exactly what a character is like
when the author tells us that they don't like a particular character
when the author tell us they really like a particular character
What is an archetype as it refers to literature?
an unusual example of a type of person or thing
the descendant of someone important
a very typical example of a certain person or thing.
the head of the household
Which archetype would Hercules fall under?
the typical villain
the typical outlaw
the typical magician
the typical hero
Which is the correct definition for metaphor?
a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable
the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Which of the following statements is a metaphor?
the rain was like an unwelcome guest
he's a couch potato
she drank the water like a horse
the storm was very loud
Which is the correct definition for hyperbole?
a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable
the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
What of the following is an example of hyperbole?
the dish broke into lots of little pieces
my backpack is very heavy
I am cold
I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!
Which is the correct definition for symbolism?
a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable
the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Which is the correct definition for personification?
a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable
the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Which is the correct definition for simile?
a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable
visual symbolism or figurative language that evokes a mental image or other kinds of sense impressions
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
comparing two or more things using "like" or "as"
Which is the correct definition for imagery?
a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable
visual symbolism or figurative language that evokes a mental image or other kinds of sense impressions
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
comparing two or more things using "like" or "as"
Which is the correct definition for onomatopoeia?
the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words
resemblance in the sounds of words/syllables either between their vowels or between their consonants
the simple repeating of a word, within a short space of words, with no particular placement of the words to secure emphasis
the use or creation of a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound that it describes
Which is an example of onomatopoeia?
the fish floated motionless in the water
the thunder crashed through the sky
the wind blew through her hair
the dog laid down in defeat after not getting any treats
Which is the correct definition for alliteration?
the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words
resemblance in the sounds of words/syllables either between their vowels or between their consonants
the simple repeating of a word, within a short space of words, with no particular placement of the words to secure emphasis
the use or creation of a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound that it describes
Which is an example of alliteration?
Sally went to the ocean
the wind whisped through the trees
the dog barked loudly through the night
seven snakes slept soundly in the sand
Which is the correct definition for assonance?
the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words
resemblance in the sounds of words/syllables either between their vowels or between their consonants
the simple repeating of a word, within a short space of words, with no particular placement of the words to secure emphasis
the use or creation of a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound that it describes
Which is the correct definition of author's purpose?
the reason or reasons why an author writes about a particular topic
the reason why the author hates the antagonist in the story
the reason why the author chose the protagonist in the story
the purpose of the conflict between the protagonist and antagonist
Which is the correct meaning of connotation?
the way a word is used in a text
the idea or feeling a word invokes in addition to its primary meaning
the way a word is repeated in a text
the dictionary definition of a word
In the following set of words, which word invokes a negative connotation?
skinny, thin, slender
skinny
thin
slender
none
In the following set of words, which word invokes a positive connotation?
skinny, thin, slender
skinny
thin
slender
none
Which is the correct meaning of denotation?
the way a word is used in a text
the idea or feeling a word invokes in addition to its primary meaning
the way a word is repeated in a text
the dictionary definition of a word
In the following set of words, which word has a negative denotation?
skinny, thin, slender
skinny
thin
slender
none
