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L Fall Final Exam Review

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 25mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the definition of irony in literature?

a)

Irony refers to the use of exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

b)

The use of words to convey a meaning that is the same as its literal meaning.

c)

The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning.

d)

Irony is a type of metal used in literature to symbolize strength and durability.

2.

Which of the following is an example of situational irony?

a)

A bakery catching on fire

b)

A police station getting robbed

c)

A lifeguard drowning

d)

A fire station burning down

3.

What is a simile?

a)

A type of vehicle

b)

A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'

c)

A type of dance

d)

A type of fruit

4.

Which of the following is a simile?

a)

He runs like a cheetah

b)

The sun is shining brightly

c)

She is as brave as a lion.

d)

The flower is blooming beautifully

5.

What is a metaphor?

a)

A type of weather phenomenon

b)

A type of musical instrument

c)

A type of insect

d)

A figure of speech that compares two unlike things

6.

Which of the following is a metaphor?

a)

The cat is on the mat

b)

The moon was a ghostly galleon.

c)

The car is red

d)

The sun is a star

7.

What is alliteration?

a)

Repetition of different sounds at the beginning of closely connected words

b)

Repetition of the same meaning in closely connected words

c)

Repetition of the same sound or letter at the beginning of closely connected words

d)

Repetition of the same sound or letter at the end of closely connected words

8.

Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

a)

Sally sells seashells by the seashore

b)

How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood

c)

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

d)

Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers

9.

What is a theme in literature?

a)

The physical setting of the story

b)

A central idea or message that the author wants to convey to the reader.

c)

The author's favorite color

d)

A type of punctuation used in writing

10.

Which of the following is an example of a theme?

a)

The color of the sky

b)

The height of a mountain

c)

The struggle between good and evil

d)

The taste of chocolate

11.

What is a motif in literature?

a)

A type of punctuation used in writing

b)

A recurring element that has symbolic significance in a story

c)

The author's favorite color

d)

The physical setting of the story

12.

Which of the following is an example of a motif?

a)

The color of the sky

b)

The height of a mountain

c)

The repeated reference to birds in a story

d)

The taste of chocolate

13.

How does a motif contribute to a story?

a)

It provides comic relief

b)

It helps to develop the theme or characters

c)

It describes the physical setting

d)

It adds unnecessary details

14.

In literature, what does water often symbolize?

a)

Power and control

b)

Life, renewal, and cleansing

c)

Anger and frustration

d)

Love and passion

15.

Which of the following is an antonym for 'zealous'?

a)

Indifferent

b)

Passionate

c)

Enthusiastic

d)

Eager

16.

What is the meaning of 'metamorphosis' in literature?

a)

A sudden, dramatic change or transformation in a character or situation

b)

A detailed description of a character's physical appearance

c)

A long, complex narrative about a significant event

d)

A brief, entertaining account of an interesting incident

17.

Which of the following is an antonym for 'unequivocal'?

a)

Ambiguous

b)

Clear

c)

Obvious

d)

Explicit

18.

Which of the following is an antonym for 'archaic'?

a)

Modern

b)

Ancient

c)

Old-fashioned

d)

Outdated

19.

Which of the following is an antonym for 'hubris'?

a)

Humility

b)

Pride

c)

Arrogance

d)

Conceit

20.

Which of the following is an antonym for 'gullible'?

a)

Skeptical

b)

Naive

c)

Credulous

d)

Unsophisticated

21.

Which of the following is an antonym for 'kudos'?

a)

Disapproval

b)

Praise

c)

Compliment

d)

Acclaim

22.

Which of the following is an antonym for 'trite'?

a)

Original

b)

Commonplace

c)

Stale

d)

Uninspired

23.

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

a)

He is as strong as an ox

b)

The sun is a star

c)

The cat is on the mat

d)

The moon was a ghostly galleon

24.

Which of the following is an antonym for 'crescendo'?

a)

lowest point

b)

Peak

c)

Summit

d)

Apex

25.

Which of the following is an antonym for 'demise'?

a)

Birth

b)

Death

c)

End

d)

Termination

26.

Which of the following is an antonym for 'discourse'?

a)

Silence

b)

Conversation

c)

Discussion

d)

Debate

27.

What is the definition of a paradox in literature?

a)

A paradox is a statement that contradicts itself and still seems true somehow.

b)

A paradox is a type of metal used in literature to symbolize strength and durability.

c)

A paradox refers to the use of exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

d)

The use of words to convey a meaning that is the same as its literal meaning.

28.

What does the 'rising action' in a story refer to?

a)

The series of events that lead up to the climax of the story

b)

The events that occur after the climax of the story

c)

The highest point of tension or drama in a story

d)

The introduction of the characters and setting of the story

29.

Which of the following is an antonym for 'estrange'?

a)

Reconcile

b)

Alienate

c)

Divorce

d)

Separate

30.

Which of the following is an antonym for 'inanimate'?

a)

Alive

b)

Dead

c)

Lifeless

d)

Nonliving

31.

Which of the following is an antonym for 'inconclusive'?

a)

Definitive

b)

Uncertain

c)

Indeterminate

d)

Unsettled

32.

Which of the following is an antonym for 'sovereign'?

a)

Dependent

b)

Monarch

c)

Ruler

d)

King

33.

Which of the following is an antonym for 'primordial'?

a)

Modern

b)

Primitive

c)

Original

d)

Primary

34.

Which of the following is an antonym for 'vernacular'?

a)

Standard

b)

Local

c)

Native

d)

Regional

35.

Which of the following is an antonym for 'enigma'?

a)

Clarity

b)

Mystery

c)

Puzzle

d)

Riddle

36.

What are some ways you see the theme of water in Big Fish?​ (a)   ​ ​ (b)   ​ ​ (c)   ​ (d)  

Choose from the below words
birth / renewal
idea of life as a circle: birth, survival, death
embracing change: see it as an adventure
transformation / metamorphosis
fear of the unknown
feeling stuck or paralyzed
37.

What are some of the ways you see the theme of death in Big Fish?​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
everyone copes with death in their own way
loss can lead to change / metamorphosis
being remembered fondly is a worthy legacy
death is unnecessary, one should live on forever
one is soon forgotten after their demise
38.

What are some of the ways the theme of myth vs. reality are seen in Big Fish?​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ ​ (c)   ​ ​ (d)  

Choose from the below words
William gets frustrated w/his father's tall tales
William ignores his father's anecdotes
Edward's fearless attitude makes him legendary
Edward stretches the truth to keep people away
Edward's legendary status estranges him from Will
39.

There are some Greek allusions in Big Fish because it is written like a modern telling of the epic poem Ulysses. What are some that you see?​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ ​ (c)   ​ ​ (d)   ​ (e)  

Choose from the below words
gatekeeper dogs
loyal dogs (Argos)
Lying cats
girl in the water (sirens, mermaids)
Cyclops (one-eyed being)
tests (challenges / battles)
angry customers
40.

There are some Greek allusions in Big Fish because it is written like a modern telling of the epic poem Ulysses. What are some that you see?​​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ ​ ​ ​ (c)   ​ (d)  

Choose from the below words
most beautiful woman: Helen of Troy (Sandy)
"being stuck" (The Place that Had No Name)
the doctor who cannot take a joke
the fraternity boys at the college
people who try to "keep" us (Calypso /Jenny Hill)
wishing / waiting can hold us back (Jenny Hill)