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WorksheetsChapter 10 Quiz Prep
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Allegory must include
symbolism
irony
allusion
hyperbole
Why does an author use symbolism in their literary piece?
To convey double meanings about a topic or subject
To show the importance of symbols
To help the reader understand the setting
To make the story longer
We wear the mask that grins and lies,
It hides our cheeks and shades our eyes,
This debt we pay to human guile;
With torn and bleeding hearts we smile
What does the mask symbolize?
a disguise
hidden emotion
grins and lies
a covering for all or part of the face,
Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow
What does the broken winged bird symbolize?
goals that you have met
nightmare
unfulfilled dreams
life
When analyzing any story which of the following most helps you identify an allegory in the story?
Tne time period the story is written in.
The characteristics of the main characters.
The message in the story.
The ending of the story.
An allegory is a story in which:
Characters, setting and actions stand for something beyond their literal meaning
a story in which characters, settings, and symbols have new definitions
a story in which characters, settings, and symbols have magical powers
a story in which characters, settings, and symbols know one another
What does it mean to read "literally"?
Use your eyes to read
Take the words of the story to mean exactly and only what they say
Take the words of a story as a hidden message for something else
Read from a book
What does it mean to read "allegorically"?
Read an allegory
Take the words of the story to mean exactly and only what they say
Take the words of a story as a hidden message for something else
Read quickly
Alliteration is:
Stressed syllables with same sound or sound group repeating at the beginning of two or more words
Stressed syllables with same sound or sound group repeating in the middle of two or more words
Stressed syllables with same sound or sound group repeating at the end of two or more words
True or False:
Alliterations only need to have the same sound not the same letter.
True
False
Which characters have alliterations in their names?
Green Goblin
Minnie Mouse
Spongebob Squarepants
Peter Parker
Berry B. Benson
What is an anachronism?
an act that leads to anarchy
something that has to do with acrobatics
something that is placed in a time to which it does not belong
something that is placed into a time to which it does belong
True or False: an anachronism can be placed intentionally or voluntarily by the author, director, etc.
False
True
Which of the following is an example of an anachronism?
an Apple watch in 2018
an iPad in 2013
a cell phone in 1962
a laptop in 1989
Which of the following is an example of an anachronism?
electricity in 1799
a set of bow and arrows in 1642
a cannon in 1763
a rope in 1812
Which of the following is an example of an anachronism?
a spear in 966
a sword in 1421
a dagger in 1312
a musket in 1998
Economically disadvantaged is a euphemism for....
lost
happy
going to school
poor
She's gone to a better place is a euphemism for....
She's dead
She's in Mexico
She has got a promotion
She's travelling the worl
Would you get me another drink while I go powder my nose?
Select the appropriate Euphemism
Take shower
Go shopping
Go to the bathroom
Apply make up
"I'm actually in-between jobs at the moment. I'm sure I'll find one soon"
Bored
Unemployed
Tired
On the go
The trouble is that often the penalties are being extracted from the wrong people by the overzealous officials.
'Overzealous' is euphemism for?
unique
apprehensive
protective
aggresive
Each one of us shall kick the bucket one day.
'kick the bucket' is the euphemism for?
not waste water
die one day
get golden opportunity
play football
A euphemism is:
A situation or information that helps you understand something
A lie used to hurt someone
Intended to make someone believe something that is not true
A polite word or expression used to make something less unattractive
“You’ve got this!” Sara cheered, standing on the sidewalk. She watched as her dad followed closely behind her little brother’s bike. As he let go, she couldn’t help but think of when she first learned to ride a bike. She could still feel her heart racing and remember how scared she was, waiting for her dad to let go. She knew exactly how her brother was feeling.
Flashback
Foreshadowing
We came barreling around the curve and I could hear
the snow crunch under the tires. I glanced at the speedometer. “Will you please slow down?” I asked Steven. “The weather is getting worse and I’m worried we will hit some ice.” The snow was falling hard now and I could barely see the road!
Flashback
Foreshadowing
“You’ve got this!” Sara cheered, standing on the sidewalk. She watched as her dad followed closely behind her little brother’s bike. As he let go, she couldn’t help but think of when she first learned to ride a bike. She could still feel her heart racing and remember how scared she was, waiting for her dad to let go. She knew exactly how her brother was feeling.
Flashback
Foreshadowing
We came barreling around the curve and I could hear
the snow crunch under the tires. I glanced at the speedometer. “Will you please slow down?” I asked Steven. “The weather is getting worse and I’m worried we will hit some ice.” The snow was falling hard now and I could barely see the road!
Flashback
Foreshadowing
“Don’t miss, don’t miss, DON’T miss,” is all I could hear in my head. Well, that, and the 10,000 fans around me. Standing at the foul line I couldn’t help but think back to the championship game last year. The feeling of missing the game winning foul shots will stay with me forever. That was motivation though for me to get better in the off- season.
Flashback
Foreshadowing
“I HAVE to have that notebook, Mom!” Nick was adamant that he get the Cleveland Cavaliers notebook, not the plain green one his mom wanted him to get. He couldn’t help but think back to his first day of school last year. The day when every other boy had notebooks covered in their favorite sports teams and he just had his boring one. This year he would have one just like everyone else
Flashback
Foreshadowing
“Friday night lights are my favorite!” Dad told Justin, on the way to the football game. “When I was in school, it was my favorite time of year. Everyone in town would head to the stadium to watch our high school team. Some of my greatest memories are of those times.” Justin was so excited to get to experience the game with his dad!
Flashback
Foreshadowing
“This is SO not a good idea,” Marla whispered to Ashley as they snuck down the hall. “If my brother finds out, we are going to get into so much trouble.” The floor boards creaked underneath of them and the two girls froze, too nervous to move.
Flashback
Foreshadowing
Rob could remember the way his mother looked and smelled. The sound of her voice was sometimes hard to recall, but if he thought hard enough, he could bring back those memories. She always came in before bed to talk to him, and they enjoyed these quiet moments together. He missed those days more than he could ever describe.
Flashback
Foreshadowing
Growing up in a foster home had never been easy for Lorelei. She had lived in more places then she could remember, and never truly felt at home. Could today be different? She heard voices down the hall, her foster mother seemed to be talking to someone and Lorelei swore she heard the word “adopt”!
Flashback
Foreshadowing
The sky was a brilliant shade of bright blue. The sun couldn’t hide its cheeriness, shining and smiling down on the world. Reese walked down the street with a little extra pep in her step, ready to take on the day.
Flashback
Foreshadowing
Luca stood, rooted to the spot. He had a rustling noise, like something slithering on leaves. Out of the corner of his eye he saw his mom headed for the leaf pile. He had always been afraid of snakes, and so had his mom. He wanted to warn her, but he couldn’t make himself move!
Flashback
Foreshadowing
This is a look back to an earlier event...
Flashback
Foreshadowing
This is a hint or clue of something to happen later...
Flashback
Foreshadowing
“Of course, I’ll remember,” said Cinderella, but as her coach carried her toward the ball, the warning was replaced in her mind with images of dancing and music.
This often provides background information on the characters, setting, and plot.
Foreshadowing
Flashback
Feelings of tension, anxiety, and nervousness can indicate...
Foreshadowing
Flashback
This interrupts the chronological order of the story.
Flashback
Foreshadowing
the fact of being too proud. In literature, a character with this quality ignores warnings and laws and this usually results in their downfall and death.
hubris
patently
definitive
guru
elevation
What is a hyperbole?
A comparison using "like" or "as".
A statement that gives non-human objects human characteristics.
An exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally.
an expressing whose meaning is different from the literal meaning.
What does the hyperbole, "I have a million things to do today" mean?
There are a million things to do today.
There is nothing to do today.
There is a lot to do tomorrow.
There is a lot to do today.
Which of these is a hyperbole?
They lived in a small cabin in the woods.
The boy was taller than the Eiffel tower.
Jackson was eating a bite-sized candy bar.
The moon is overwhelmingly beautiful tonight.
Select the statement that is NOT a hyperbole.
Tina's baby sister is smaller than a mustard seed.
The brick mansion is as grand as the castles in England.
Amari ate a truckload of lo-mein.
Carrie's personality is larger than life.
The statement, "Mary is feeling under the weather today" is a hyperbole. True or False?
True
False
They ate food
The thunder clapped loudly shaking the house
What type of figurative language is used?
What type of figurative language is used?
What type of figurative language is used?
The girl could smell the fresh lavender as she glided through the beautiful garden of delicate flowers.
What is verbal irony?
what is said is different than what is meant
the audience knows something a character doesn't know.
what happens is the opposite of what is expected
Dramatic irony is when
what is said is different than what is meant
the audience knows something the character doesn't
what happens is the opposite of what is expected
Situational irony is when
what is said is the opposite of what is meant
the audience knows something the character doesn't
what happens is the opposite of what is expected
Looking at her son's messy room, Mom says, "Wow, you could win an award for cleanliness!"
dramatic
situational
verbal
In Toy Story, human characters are not aware that the toys speak and move, but the audience is.
verbal
dramatic
situational
What type of irony is this ?
verbal
situational
dramatic
What kind of irony is this?
verbal
situational
dramatic
A mean old man ate a large meal at a restaurant. The waitress tried to provide him with excellent service, but every time she brought him a dish, he complained. First he thought that the soup was too cold when it was hot. Then he said that his steak was dry and chewy, when it was moist and succulent. Then he complained that one of her blonde hairs was in his mashed potatoes, but the hair was actually grey like his own. She remained patient and continued to try to help him until the end of the meal, when he left her a quarter for a tip. She replied on his way out, “Thank you for the generous tip, Mister.”
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
Dramatic Irony
Tom has always liked Lucy, but Lucy has always thought Tom was annoying and unattractive. One day, Lucy comes home to find an eviction notice on her door. Apparently, her roommate had been spending the rent money that Lucy was giving her on other things. Lucy only has 24 hours to get all her stuff over to her mom’s house, and Lucy doesn’t even have a car. But Tom has a truck. So Lucy calls up Tom and asks him how he’s doing. She tells him that she’s always thought he was funny, and that they should hang out sometime. Tom thinks that Lucy has finally come around is beginning to like him. He also thinks that his jokes are funny because she is laughing after everything that he says.
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
Dramatic Irony
Tim Kylie is one of the world's top chefs. He is best known for his signature dish, triple-dipped chip steak. This masterpiece contains over a pound of beef braised in duck fat. Another of Chef Kylie's more celebrated dishes is the Hamslaughter Supreme. This dish features ham stuffed sausage links presented in a basket made of braided bacon. While carnivores around the world roar for Chef Kylie's creations, it is unlikely that Chef Kylie will dine with them. As a longtime vegan, Chef Kylie would never dream of devouring one of his own dishes.
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
Dramatic Irony
Consider the following saying: “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” Why is this a juxtaposition example?
In this case, dogs are being personified as able to learn tricks
The reverse psychology of this proverb implies that you can indeed learn new things when you’ve gotten older.
The contrast between old and new demonstrates the difficulty of learning new things at an old age or after getting stuck in one’s ways.
It is not juxtaposition
Which of the following is an example of juxtaposition?
A loud woman dating another loud woman
A quiet man dating a quieter woman
A quiet man dating a loud man
Kelly Clarkson sings: "Oh, he's so beautiful--such a beautiful disaster." She is using...
Paradox
Oxymoron
Simile
Situational Irony
If you want peace, you must prepare for war.
Oxymoron
Paradox
Irony
Dramatic Irony
Identify the paradox.
She is an awfully good singer.
It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.
The blank page stared back at me.
They danced in the moonlight.
I close my eyes so I can see.
Juxtaposition
Paradox
Oxymoron
Verbal Irony
This image is an example of...
Paradox
Juxtaposition
Oxymoron
Situational Irony
Consider the following idiom: “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” Why is this also a juxtaposition example?
In this case, dogs are being personified as able to learn tricks
The reverse psychology of this proverb implies that you can indeed learn new things when you’ve gotten older.
The contrast between old and new demonstrates the difficulty of learning new things at an old age or after getting stuck in one’s ways.
A motif is
something that shows up once in a piece of work to connect it all together.
a repeated image, theme, symbol, character, subject, or detail.
an abstract idea
All of the above
Theme is
the main idea of the text
derived from the thesis statement
the author's purpose
the central concept or the underlying message that is conveyed through a piece of writing
What's the difference between theme and motif
Theme is abstract, motif is concrete
Motif is abstract, theme is concrete
Motif is implied, theme is clearly stated
There is only one theme per story
A motif
is a narrative element with symbolic meaning that repeats throughout a work of literature
may come in the form of reoccurring imagery, language, structure, or setting
may also take the form of repeated music, visual components, colors or physical movements.
is all of the above
Which word or phrase makes the thesis statement wordy.
The ability to hire expensive defense lawyers unfairly protects wealthy criminals if you think about it.
if you think about it.
expensive
defense
unfairly protects
*What is the onomatopoeia?
Mrs. Davis was sitting by her pond listening to the frogs croak.
Wow, Hailie's race car zoomed past the finish line.
Kristen's brother is the coolest because he can burp the alphabet.
What is the oxymoron in this sentence?
Pretty ugly
Passed Away
Random order
All of the following are oxymorons except...
Which of the following is not an oxymoron?
bittersweet
civil war
under the weather
pretty ugly
"The camera loves me!"
The gardener lovingly added the manure to his crops believing he was making happy flowers. What is being personified?
The gardener
The flowers
The crops
What is being personified?
As we walked through the scorching desert, the sun beat down on us. What is being personified?
The sun
The desert
The people walking
When the patriots defeated the redcoat army, freedom rang across the fruited plains. What is being personified?
The patriots
The Redcoat Army
Freedom
The fruited plains
Which of the following is NOT an example of personification?
The star I wished on winked at me.
The trout danced on the water's surface.
The angry mirror showed every wrinkle on his face.
The sun was warm on the child's face.
Which of the following sentences is an example of personification?
The slimy eel slithered through the seaweed.
The stand of trees was a festival of color that fall.
The dandelions stood tall, proudly surveying the rest of the yard.
The snails crept along the sidewalk, moving as slowly as a glacier.
What structure does prose use?
lines
sentences
stanzas
paragraphs
Most of the writing in the world is...
prose
poetry
There is another sky,
Ever serene and fair,
And there is another sunshine,
Though it be darkness there;
Never mind faded forests, Austin,
Never mind silent fields—
Here is a little forest,
Whose leaf is ever green;
Here is a brighter garden,
Where not a frost has been;
In its unfading flowers
I hear the bright bee hum:
Prithee, my brother,
Into my garden come!
This is an example of poetry.
This is an example of prose.
Iceland’s Fisheries and Agriculture Minister Kristjan Thor Juliusson announced the government’s decision to allow whalers to harpoon a maximum of 209 fin whales and 217 minke whales every year until 2023.
The government said the decision was based on recommendations from the country’s Marine Research Institute.
This is an example of prose.
This is an example of poetry.
Articles, stories, and books are examples of...
prose
poetry
Which genre is more artistic, has more emotion, and usually has elements of rhyme, rhythm and/or repetition?
prose
poetry
William likes funny clowns.
