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Unit Five Study Guide

Total questions: 64

Worksheet time: 2hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is indirect characterization?

a)

The author tells the traits directly

b)

The reader is told the traits

c)

The author shows traits through actions

d)

The traits are listed

2.

In direct characterization, who provides the traits of the characters?

a)

The reader

b)

The author

c)

The characters themselves

d)

The narrator

3.

Which type of characterization involves the author explicitly stating traits?

a)

Indirect characterization

b)

Direct characterization

c)

Both types

d)

Neither type

4.

In which type of characterization does the reader not have to guess the traits?

a)

Indirect characterization

b)

Direct characterization

c)

Both types

d)

Neither type

5.

Which type of characterization involves the reader inferring traits from actions?

a)

Direct characterization

b)

Indirect characterization

c)

Both types

d)

Neither type

6.

What does the author do in direct characterization?

a)

Shows traits through actions

b)

Tells traits directly

c)

Hides traits

d)

Lists traits

7.

What does the author do in indirect characterization?

a)

Tells traits directly

b)

Shows traits through actions

c)

Lists traits

d)

Hides traits

8.

In which type of characterization is the reader told what the traits are?

a)

Indirect characterization

b)

Direct characterization

c)

Both types

d)

Neither type

9.

What does the "S" in STEAL characterization stand for?

a)

Speech

b)

Style

c)

Setting

d)

Symbolism

10.

What does the "T" in STEAL characterization stand for?

a)

Thoughts

b)

Tone

c)

Theme

d)

Time

11.

What does the "E" in STEAL characterization stand for?

a)

Effect on Others

b)

Emotions

c)

Environment

d)

Events

12.

Which aspect of STEAL characterization involves analyzing what a character says?

a)

Speech

b)

Thoughts

c)

Effect on Others

d)

Actions

13.

Which aspect of STEAL characterization focuses on a character's physical appearance?

a)

Actions

b)

Speech

c)

Thoughts

d)

Effect on Others

14.

Why is STEAL characterization useful in literature?

a)

It helps understand characters deeply

b)

It predicts the plot twists

c)

It identifies the author’s style

d)

It summarizes the book

15.

What is "Parallelism/Parallel Structure"?

a)

Words or phrases with the same connotation.

b)

Words or phrases with the same meaning.

c)

Words or phrases with the same form.

d)

Words or phrases with the same punctuation.

16.

Parallel Structure/Parallelism shows that two or more ideas have the same level of importance.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Which sentence uses parallel structure?

a)

Original, imaginative, and fantastic describe the techniques of Dali's paintings.

b)

Original, imaginative, and seeming fantastic describe the techniques of Dali's paintings.

18.

Replace the underlined portion of the sentence with a choice that creates a parallel structure.


There are two ways to get a promotion: working hard or make friends in high places.

a)

to working hard

b)

work hard

c)

no change

d)

worked hard

19.
Telling in your own words what the main idea (central idea) of a passage is AND giving the key details is called a __________.
a)
summary
b)
key detail
c)
main idea
20.
What is a primary source?
a)
a source used often
b)
a source found in an important book like an encyclopedia
c)
A source created at the time of an event by an individual who was there
d)
A source created after an event has happened
21.
What is a secondary source?
a)
A source used often
b)
A source created after an event has happened by someone not present at the event
c)
a second piece of information written about an event
d)
A source created at the time of an event.
22.

Reason why an author writes a story or text

a)

fact

b)

purpose

c)

topic

d)

denotation

23.

What is supporting evidence?

a)

Relevant information to develop their ideas

b)

The time and place in which a story occurs

c)

The ways in which characters react to situations as events of the conflict unfold

d)

Brief stories that illustrate a point

e)

A person’s exact words, set in quotation marks

24.

What does setting mean?

a)

Relevant information to develop their ideas

b)

The time and place in which a story occurs

c)

The ways in which characters react to situations as events of the conflict unfold

d)

Brief stories that illustrate a point

e)

A person’s exact words, set in quotation marks

25.

What is character development?

a)

Relevant information to develop their ideas

b)

The time and place in which a story occurs

c)

The ways in which characters react to situations as events of the conflict unfold

d)

Brief stories that illustrate a point

e)

A person’s exact words, set in quotation marks

26.

What are anecdotes?

a)

Relevant information to develop their ideas

b)

The time and place in which a story occurs

c)

The ways in which characters react to situations as events of the conflict unfold

d)

Brief stories that illustrate a point

e)

A person’s exact words

27.

What are quoatations?

a)

Relevant information to develop their ideas

b)

The time and place in which a story occurs

c)

The ways in which characters react to situations as events of the conflict unfold

d)

Brief stories that illustrate a point

e)

A person’s exact words, , set in quotation marks

28.

What is dialogue?

a)

Conversations, which may include the writer

b)

Details that provide information about the person

c)

Special patterns of words that emphasize ideas and emotions

d)

Brief stories that illustrate a point

e)

A person’s exact words, , set in quotation marks

29.

What is description?

a)

Conversations, which may include the writer

b)

Details that provide information about the person

c)

Special patterns of words that emphasize ideas and emotions

d)

Brief stories that illustrate a point

e)

A person’s exact words, , set in quotation marks

30.

What are rhetorical devices?

a)

Conversations, which may include the writer

b)

Details that provide information about the person

c)

Special patterns of words that emphasize ideas and emotions

d)

Brief stories that illustrate a point

e)

A person’s exact words, , set in quotation marks

31.

Which of the following can setting reference?

a)

Time

b)

Place

c)

Cultural Views

d)

Stanza

32.

What is dicition?

a)

A writer’s or speaker's choice of words and phrases; for example, words can be casual, ornate, concrete, or hyperbolic.

b)

Ways in which a writer or speaker organizes words, phrases, and clauses in sentences.

c)

A writer’s or speaker’s attitude toward his or her subject and audience

d)

The distinct “sound” of the speaker or writer.

e)

Exaggeration for comic effect, is a type of figurative language that helps writers create a humorous, breezy tone.

33.

What is syntax?

a)

A writer’s or speaker's choice of words and phrases; for example, words can be casual, ornate, concrete, or hyperbolic.

b)

Ways in which a writer or speaker organizes words, phrases, and clauses in sentences.

c)

A writer’s or speaker’s attitude toward his or her subject and audience

d)

The distinct “sound” of the speaker or writer.

e)

Exaggeration for comic effect, is a type of figurative language that helps writers create a humorous, breezy tone.

34.

What is tone?

a)

A writer’s or speaker's choice of words and phrases; for example, words can be casual, ornate, concrete, or hyperbolic.

b)

Ways in which a writer or speaker organizes words, phrases, and clauses in sentences.

c)

A writer’s or speaker’s attitude toward his or her subject and audience

d)

The distinct “sound” of the speaker or writer.

e)

Exaggeration for comic effect, is a type of figurative language that helps writers create a humorous, breezy tone.

35.

What is voice?

a)

A writer’s or speaker's choice of words and phrases; for example, words can be casual, ornate, concrete, or hyperbolic.

b)

Ways in which a writer or speaker organizes words, phrases, and clauses in sentences.

c)

A writer’s or speaker’s attitude toward his or her subject and audience

d)

The distinct “sound” of the speaker or writer.

e)

Exaggeration for comic effect, is a type of figurative language that helps writers create a humorous, breezy tone.

36.

What is hyperbole?

a)

A writer’s or speaker's choice of words and phrases; for example, words can be casual, ornate, concrete, or hyperbolic.

b)

Ways in which a writer or speaker organizes words, phrases, and clauses in sentences.

c)

A writer’s or speaker’s attitude toward his or her subject and audience

d)

The distinct “sound” of the speaker or writer.

e)

Exaggeration for comic effect, is a type of figurative language that helps writers create a humorous, breezy tone.

37.

What is a Lyric Poetry?

a)

A type of poem that sounds musical and expresses the thoughts and feelings of a single speaker

b)
  1. 1. Subjects range from light topics to weighty themes.

  2. 2. Nineteen lines.

  3. 3. Has a set rhyme scheme and a pattern of repeating lines.

c)
  1. 1. Subjects include love, beauty, and morality.

  2. 2. Fourteen lines 3. usually uses iambic pentameter. 4. A specific rhythmic pattern. 5. typically has a set rhyme scheme

d)

A set of rules that a type of poem follows.

e)

Lines of poetry are often measured in syllables.

38.

Which is a Sonnet Structure of poetry?

a)

A type of poem that sounds musical and expresses the thoughts and feelings of a single speaker

b)
  1. 1. Subjects range from light topics to weighty themes.

  2. 2. Nineteen lines.

  3. 3. Has a set rhyme scheme and a pattern of repeating lines.

c)
  1. 1. Subjects include love, beauty, and morality.

  2. 2. Fourteen lines 3. usually uses iambic pentameter. 4. A specific rhythmic pattern. 5. typically has a set rhyme scheme

d)

A set of rules that a type of poem follows.

e)

Lines of poetry are often measured in syllables.

39.

Which is a Villanelle Structure of poetry?

a)

A type of poem that sounds musical and expresses the thoughts and feelings of a single speaker

b)
  1. 1. Subjects range from light topics to weighty themes.

  2. 2. Nineteen lines.

  3. 3. Has a set rhyme scheme and a pattern of repeating lines.

c)
  1. 1. Subjects include love, beauty, and morality.

  2. 2. Fourteen lines 3. usually uses iambic pentameter. 4. A specific rhythmic pattern. 5. typically has a set rhyme scheme

d)

A set of rules that a type of poem follows.

e)

Lines of poetry are often measured in syllables.

40.

Which is Poetic Form?

a)

A type of poem that sounds musical and expresses the thoughts and feelings of a single speaker

b)
  1. 1. Subjects range from light topics to weighty themes.

  2. 2. Nineteen lines.

  3. 3. Has a set rhyme scheme and a pattern of repeating lines.

c)
  1. 1. Subjects include love, beauty, and morality.

  2. 2. Fourteen lines 3. usually uses iambic pentameter. 4. A specific rhythmic pattern. 5. typically has a set rhyme scheme

d)

A set of rules that a type of poem follows.

e)

Lines of poetry are often measured in syllables.

41.

Which is Line Break in poetry?

a)

The ends of lines may or may not match the ends of sentences.

b)

It is like a paragraph in a poem. It's a group of lines that go together, usually with a space before the next group starts.

c)

It is a pattern of rhymes at the end of each line in a poem.

d)

It is a writer’s personal way of writing

e)

Lines of poetry are often measured in syllables.

42.

Which is a Stanza in poetry?

a)

The ends of lines may or may not match the ends of sentences.

b)

It is like a paragraph in a poem. It's a group of lines that go together, usually with a space before the next group starts.

c)

It is a pattern of rhymes at the end of each line in a poem.

d)

It is a writer’s personal way of writing

e)

Lines of poetry are often measured in syllables.

43.

Which is a Rhyme Scheme in poetry?

a)

The ends of lines may or may not match the ends of sentences.

b)

It is like a paragraph in a poem. It's a group of lines that go together, usually with a space before the next group starts.

c)

It is a pattern of rhymes at the end of each line in a poem.

d)

It is a writer’s personal way of writing

e)

Lines of poetry are often measured in syllables.

44.

What are Sound Devices?

a)

The uses of language that emphasize the sound relationships among words.

b)

The repetition of initial consonant sounds in nearby syllables Uses: emphasize words, connect ideas, build rhythm.

c)

The repeating of a word or phrase, with or without slight variations Uses: emphasize important words, suggest themes.

d)

The repetition of sounds at the ends of words Uses: connect ideas, create rhythm, add a musical quality.

e)

Lines of poetry are often measured in syllables.

45.

What is Alliteration?

a)

The uses of language that emphasize the sound relationships among words.

b)

The repetition of initial consonant sounds in nearby syllables Uses: emphasize words, connect ideas, build rhythm.

c)

The repeating of a word or phrase, with or without slight variations Uses: emphasize important words, suggest themes.

d)

The repetition of sounds at the ends of words Uses: connect ideas, create rhythm, add a musical quality.

e)

Lines of poetry are often measured in syllables.

46.

What is Repetition?

a)

The uses of language that emphasize the sound relationships among words.

b)

The repetition of initial consonant sounds in nearby syllables Uses: emphasize words, connect ideas, build rhythm.

c)

The repeating of a word or phrase, with or without slight variations Uses: emphasize important words, suggest themes.

d)

The repetition of sounds at the ends of words Uses: connect ideas, create rhythm, add a musical quality.

e)

Lines of poetry are often measured in syllables.

47.

What is Rhyme?

a)

The uses of language that emphasize the sound relationships among words.

b)

The repetition of initial consonant sounds in nearby syllables Uses: emphasize words, connect ideas, build rhythm.

c)

The repeating of a word or phrase, with or without slight variations Uses: emphasize important words, suggest themes.

d)

The repetition of sounds at the ends of words Uses: connect ideas, create rhythm, add a musical quality.

e)

Lines of poetry are often measured in syllables.

48.

Which is a Style?

a)

The ends of lines may or may not match the ends of sentences.

b)

It is like a paragraph in a poem. It's a group of lines that go together, usually with a space before the next group starts.

c)

It is a pattern of rhymes at the end of each line in a poem.

d)

It is a writer’s personal way of writing

e)

Lines of poetry are often measured in syllables.

49.

Which is the form, meaning and style of a Sonnet?

a)
  1. 1. Divides thoughts into two parts: before and after the turn. 2. Often has a satisfying conclusion that offers a surprising or thoughtful insight.

b)
  1. 1. Repeats phrases and ideas in a looping structure. 2. Creates emphasis through repeated rhymes. 3. Builds effects throughout the poem.

50.

Which is the form, meaning and style of a Villanelle?

a)
  1. 1. Divides thoughts into two parts: before and after the turn. 2. Often has a satisfying conclusion that offers a surprising or thoughtful insight.

b)
  1. 1. Repeats phrases and ideas in a looping structure. 2. Creates emphasis through repeated rhymes. 3. Builds effects throughout the poem.

51.

What is theme?

a)

The author’s main message or insight.

b)

Most important idea expressed in a piece of text.

c)

The attitude toward a topic, often relates to a work’s theme or central idea, depending on the genre of the text.

d)

Relevant information, to develop their ideas.

e)
  1. 1. Original account of an event or time period from a person with direct experience of it . 2. Does not include interpretations.

52.

What is Central Idea?

a)

The author’s main message or insight.

b)

Most important idea expressed in a piece of text.

c)

The attitude toward a topic, often relates to a work’s theme or central idea, depending on the genre of the text.

d)

Relevant information, to develop their ideas.

e)
  1. 1. Original account of an event or time period from a person with direct experience of it . 2. Does not include interpretations.

53.

What is Suporting Evidence?

a)

The author’s main message or insight.

b)

Most important idea expressed in a piece of text.

c)

Relevant information, to develop their ideas.

d)
  1. 1. Original account of an event or time period from a person with direct experience of it . 2. Does not include interpretations.

e)
  1. 1. Analyzes, evaluates, or interprets primary sources. 2. “One step removed” from the events or time period.

54.

What is a Primary Source?

a)

The author’s main message or insight.

b)

Most important idea expressed in a piece of text.

c)

Relevant information, to develop their ideas.

d)
  1. 1. Original account of an event or time period from a person with direct experience of it . 2. Does not include interpretations.

e)
  1. 1. Analyzes, evaluates, or interprets primary sources. 2. “One step removed” from the events or time period.

55.

What is a Secondary Source?

a)

The author’s main message or insight.

b)

Most important idea expressed in a piece of text.

c)

Relevant information, to develop their ideas.

d)
  1. 1. Original account of an event or time period from a person with direct experience of it . 2. Does not include interpretations.

e)
  1. 1. Analyzes, evaluates, or interprets primary sources. 2. “One step removed” from the events or time period.

56.

What is Perspective?

a)

An attitude toward a topic, often relates to a work’s theme or central idea, depending on the genre of the text.

b)

The ways in which characters react to situations as events of the conflict unfold.

c)

This is the voice that tells a story.

d)

The vantage point from which a story is told.

e)
  1. Uses “I” – A character is telling the story.

57.

What is Character Development?

a)

An attitude toward a topic, often relates to a work’s theme or central idea, depending on the genre of the text.

b)

The ways in which characters react to situations as events of the conflict unfold.

c)

This is the voice that tells a story.

d)

The vantage point from which a story is told.

e)
  1. Uses “I” – A character is telling the story.

58.

What is Narrator?

a)

An attitude toward a topic, often relates to a work’s theme or central idea, depending on the genre of the text.

b)

The ways in which characters react to situations as events of the conflict unfold.

c)

This is the voice that tells a story.

d)

The vantage point from which a story is told.

e)
  1. Uses “I” – A character is telling the story.

59.

What is Point of View?

a)

An attitude toward a topic, often relates to a work’s theme or central idea, depending on the genre of the text.

b)

The ways in which characters react to situations as events of the conflict unfold.

c)

This is the voice that tells a story.

d)

The vantage point from which a story is told.

e)
  1. Uses “I” – A character is telling the story.

60.

What is Second Person Point of View?

a)

Uses “you” – The author speaks directly to the reader. Second person is seldom used; it is found most often in nonfiction today.

b)
  1. Uses “he,” “she,” or “it” – The author is telling about all the characters.

We are told the thoughts and feelings of only one of the character.

c)

This is the voice that tells a story.

d)

The vantage point from which a story is told.

e)
  1. Uses “I” – A character is telling the story.

61.

What is Third Person Point of View Limited Omnsicent?

a)

Uses “you” – The author speaks directly to the reader. Second person is seldom used; it is found most often in nonfiction today.

b)
  1. Uses “he,” “she,” or “it” – The author is telling about all the characters.

We are told the thoughts and feelings of only one of the character.

c)
  1. Uses “he,” “she,” or “it” - We are told everything about the story, including the thoughts and feelings of all the characters, and even information in the author’s mind which no character knows.

d)

The vantage point from which a story is told.

e)
  1. Uses “I” – A character is telling the story.

62.

What is Third Person Point of View Omnsicent?

a)

Uses “you” – The author speaks directly to the reader. Second person is seldom used; it is found most often in nonfiction today.

b)
  1. Uses “he,” “she,” or “it” – The author is telling about all the characters.

We are told the thoughts and feelings of only one of the character.

c)
  1. Uses “he,” “she,” or “it” - We are told everything about the story, including the thoughts and feelings of all the characters, and even information in the author’s mind which no character knows.

d)

The vantage point from which a story is told.

e)
  1. Uses “I” – A character is telling the story.

63.

What is Third Person Point of View Omnsicent?

a)

Uses “you” – The author speaks directly to the reader. Second person is seldom used; it is found most often in nonfiction today.

b)
  1. Uses “he,” “she,” or “it” – The author is telling about all the characters.

We are told the thoughts and feelings of only one of the character.

c)
  1. Uses “he,” “she,” or “it” - We are told everything about the story, including the thoughts and feelings of all the characters, and even information in the author’s mind which no character knows.

d)

The vantage point from which a story is told.

e)
  1. Uses “I” – A character is telling the story.

64.

What is Third Person Point of View Omnsicent?

a)

Uses “you” – The author speaks directly to the reader. Second person is seldom used; it is found most often in nonfiction today.

b)
  1. Uses “he,” “she,” or “it” – The author is telling about all the characters.

We are told the thoughts and feelings of only one of the character.

c)
  1. Uses “he,” “she,” or “it” - We are told everything about the story, including the thoughts and feelings of all the characters, and even information in the author’s mind which no character knows.

d)

The vantage point from which a story is told.

e)
  1. Uses “I” – A character is telling the story.