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TTO 3 - Literary terms - Revision term 3

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The end of the story when the conflict is resolved.

a)

Conflict

b)

Exposition

c)

Resolution

d)

Climax

2.

When the problem begins to calm down or starts to get better.

a)

Falling Action

b)

Rising Action

c)

Exposition

d)

Resolution

3.

What occurs during the rising action?

a)

Tension builds as the main conflict develops

b)

The conflict is resolved

c)

The story concludes

d)

Characters are introduced

4.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
climax
d)
resolution
5.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
6.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
climax
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
7.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
climax
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
8.

The three types of irony are:

a)

sarcastic

b)

verbal

c)

situational

d)

dramatic

e)

candid

9.

A big, scary dog running away from a fluffy little kitten is an example of:

a)

situational irony

b)

verbal irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

slapstick irony

10.

A student saying, "Oh, great, more homework," is an example of:

a)

situational irony

b)

verbal irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

realistic irony

11.

A famous lion tamer being eaten by a lion is an example of:

a)

verbal irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

karmic irony

12.

A robber sneaking down the alley, unaware that a policeman is waiting for him, just behind the building, is an example of:

a)

verbal irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

criminal irony

13.

When someone says the opposite of what they mean, they are using:

a)

verbal irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

realistic irony

14.

When what happens in a situation is the opposite of what was expected, this type of irony is being used:

a)

verbal

b)

situational

c)

dramatic

d)

ridiculous

15.

When, in a book, movie, or play, the audience knows something that a character doesn't, this kind of irony is being used:

a)

verbal

b)

situational

c)

dramatic

d)

fictional

16.

After setting the kitchen on fire with another baking disaster, Chloe says to her family, "Well, you always knew I was a great cook!" This is an example of:

a)

verbal irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

teenage irony

17.

The surfer paddles calmly across the clear water. Beneath her, the huge shark circles, ready to attack. This is an example of:

a)

verbal irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

realistic irony

18.

A fire station burns to the ground. This is an example of:

a)

verbal irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

sarcastic irony

19.
Define foreshadowing.
a)
A flashback of what happened previously
b)
A hint at something that will happen later
c)
Giving human-like characteristics to non-living things
d)
Comparing two unlike things using like or as
20.

Which of these sentences includes the best example of foreshadowing?

a)

When Penny left the house, she didn't know that was the last time she would ever see her family.

b)

It was cold outside, so Harriet put on a hat and scarf on her way out the door.

c)

After years of hard word, Trevon was proud to say he'd been accepted to Harvard.

d)

Greg's favorite food was lasagna; he would eat it every day if he could!

21.

Dear Miriam

From what point of view is the story told?

a)

First-person: narrator is a character in the story; uses “I,” “we,” etc. ·

b)

· Third-person: narrator outside the story; uses “he,” “she,” “they” ·

c)

Third-person limited: narrator tells only what one character perceives ·

d)

Third-person omniscient: narrator can see into the minds of all characters

22.

Dear Miriam

How does the narrator react when he sees the girl's parents and how does he react when he sees the girl herself?

a)

He has a strong connection to the girl's parents

b)

He has a strong connection to the girl

c)

He sees the girl's parents as intruders

d)

He sees the girl as an intruders

23.

Dear Miriam

What historical event is mentioned that connects to the narrator's past?

a)
  • The Great Fire of London

b)

The American Revolution

c)

The Black Death

d)

The French Revolution

24.

The Open Window

What is the main reason behind Framton Nuttel's discomfort during his visit to Mrs. Sappleton's house?

a)

He is allergic to dogs and fears Mrs. Sappleton's spaniel.

b)

He is suffering from a chronic illness and feels uneasy discussing it.

c)

He is startled by the sudden arrival of Mrs. Sappleton's husband and brothers.

d)

He is unnerved by the niece's eerie story about the open window.

25.

The Open Window

What sort /sorts of irony (3x) are present in The Open Window?

Give examples to explain your answer.

4 lines
26.

The Open Window

How does Mr Nuttel's name reflect his character?

4 lines
27.

Through The Tunnel

What are the differences between Jerry’s mother’s beach and the ‘wild bay’.

4 lines
28.

Through The Tunnel

The act of Jerry swimming through the tunnel can be seen as ..........................

a)

His transition from dependence to independence

b)

His rebellion against societal norms

c)

His exploration of the natural world

d)

His search for new friends

29.

Through The Tunnel
How does Jerry's desire to swim through the tunnel primarily reflect his internal motivations?

a)

He wants to impress his mother with his swimming skills.

b)

He is driven by a need to overcome his fear of water.

c)

He is interested in exploring the underwater landscape.

d)

He seeks acceptance and validation from the local boys.

30.

The Waste Land

What is the theme of this story?

4 lines
31.

The Waste Land

What is the symbolic meaning of the convent and the waste land?

4 lines
32.

Hyperbole:

a)

comparison of two things using the words “like” or “as,” e.g. “Her smile was as cold as ice.”

b)

human qualities attributed to an animal, object, or idea, e.g. “The wind exhaled.”

c)

a purposeful exaggeration for emphasis or humor.

d)

comparison of two things essentially different but with some commonalities; does not use “like” or “as,” e.g. “Her smile was ice.”

33.

Simile:

a)

comparison of two things using the words “like” or “as,” e.g. “Her smile was as cold as ice.”

b)

human qualities attributed to an animal, object, or idea, e.g. “The wind exhaled.”

c)

a purposeful exaggeration for emphasis or humor.

d)

comparison of two things essentially different but with some commonalities; does not use “like” or “as,” e.g. “Her smile was ice.”

34.

personification:

a)

comparison of two things using the words “like” or “as,” e.g. “Her smile was as cold as ice.”

b)

human qualities attributed to an animal, object, or idea, e.g. “The wind exhaled.”

c)

a purposeful exaggeration for emphasis or humor.

d)

comparison of two things essentially different but with some commonalities; does not use “like” or “as,” e.g. “Her smile was ice.”

35.

Metaphor:

a)

comparison of two things using the words “like” or “as,” e.g. “Her smile was as cold as ice.”

b)

human qualities attributed to an animal, object, or idea, e.g. “The wind exhaled.”

c)

a purposeful exaggeration for emphasis or humor.

d)

comparison of two things essentially different but with some commonalities; does not use “like” or “as,” e.g. “Her smile was ice.”

36.

Alliteration:

a)

The repetition of initial consonant sounds used especially in poetry to emphasize and link words as well as to create pleasing, musical sounds.

b)

The use of words that imitate sounds.

c)

Words or phrases that appeal to the reader’s senses.

37.

Important hints that an author drops to prepare the reader for what is to come, and help the reader anticipate the outcome

a)

Irony

b)

Flashback

c)

Foreshadowing

d)

Allusion

38.

Interruption of the chronological (time) order to present something that occurred before the beginning of the story

a)

Irony

b)

Flashback

c)

Foreshadowing

d)

Allusion

39.

A technique that involves surprising, interesting, or amusing contradictions or contrasts

a)

Irony

b)

Flashback

c)

Foreshadowing

d)

Allusion

40.

Third-person limited

a)

narrator tells only what one character perceives

b)

narrator can see into the minds of all characters.

41.

Third-person omniscient

a)

narrator tells only what one character perceives

b)

narrator can see into the minds of all characters.

42.

Give the definition of:
short story

4 lines
43.

Which one is alliteration?

a)

She's tame and he's lame. Both are not the same.

b)

When I got there, everyone was done.

c)

Shazam!

d)

Look! Larry lost Lucy, but luckily he located her.

44.

Which one is alliteration?

a)

She bought a pot.

b)

She sells seashells by the sea shore.

c)

The crowd went wild!

d)

The cold is like ice.

45.

"Time flies when you're having fun." This is example of:

a)

Metaphor

b)

Personification

c)

Simile

d)

Hyperbole

46.

Which point of view is where the thoughts of only one character are open to the reader, either throughout the entire work or in a specific section.

a)

1st person

b)

2nd person

c)

3rd person objective

d)

3rd person limited

47.

The contrast between what the character knows and the reader/audience knows...

a)

verbal irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

none of the above

48.

The contrast between what was expected and what actually happened...

a)

verbal irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

None of the above

49.

The main idea of a literary work - the idea the author wants to convey

a)

conflict

b)

genre

c)

mood

d)

theme

50.

A character or group of characters that stand in opposition to the main character

a)

antagonist

b)

protagonist

c)

author

51.

The leading character, hero, or heroine, of the story

a)

antagonist

b)

character

c)

protagonist

52.

He was a car speeding through the streets is an example of...

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Alliteration

d)

Personification

53.

What type of figurative language is shown?

The ocean waves danced in the moonlight.

a)

personification

b)

Alliteration

c)

Simile

d)

Metaphor

54.

What type of figurative language is shown?

The runner ran like a cheetah in the race.

a)

metaphor

b)

Alliteration

c)

simile

d)

Personification

55.

What type of figurative language is shown?

Her long hair is an ocean of waves.

a)

personification

b)

Alliteration

c)

Simile

d)

metaphor

56.

What type of figurative language is shown?

The flower hugged the earth after being blown over by the storm.

a)

personification

b)

alliteration

c)

metaphor

d)

simile

57.
"As straight as an arrow" is an example of what?
a)
simile
b)
alliteration
c)
metaphor
58.
Which of the following is an example of personification?
a)
You are as a beautiful as a flower.
b)
The trees danced in the wind.
c)
I waited in line for 10 years!
d)
He is an encyclopedia of knowledge. 
59.

The point of view of a story where the pronouns I or me are used when the narrator is speaking

a)

3rd person point of view

b)

2nd person point of view

c)

1st person point of view

60.

When something happens that is the opposite of what we expect

a)

Situational Irony

b)

Hyperbole

c)

dramatic irony

d)

Verbal Irony

61.

When a character says something but means the opposite

a)

situational irony

b)

verbal irony

c)

dramatic irony

62.

When the reader knows something the character in the story does not

a)

Irony

b)

Situational irony

c)

Verbal irony

d)

Dramatic Irony

63.

"Life is like a box of chocolates"

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Alliteration

d)

Irony

64.

Laughter is the music of the soul.

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

oxymoron

65.

"I'm so hungry I could eat a whole elephant!" is an example of a __________________.

a)

Personification

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Simile

d)

Metaphor