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WorksheetsTTO 3 - Literary terms - Revision term 3
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins
The end of the story when the conflict is resolved.
Conflict
Exposition
Resolution
Climax
When the problem begins to calm down or starts to get better.
Falling Action
Rising Action
Exposition
Resolution
What occurs during the rising action?
Tension builds as the main conflict develops
The conflict is resolved
The story concludes
Characters are introduced
The three types of irony are:
sarcastic
verbal
situational
dramatic
candid
A big, scary dog running away from a fluffy little kitten is an example of:
situational irony
verbal irony
dramatic irony
slapstick irony
A student saying, "Oh, great, more homework," is an example of:
situational irony
verbal irony
dramatic irony
realistic irony
A famous lion tamer being eaten by a lion is an example of:
verbal irony
situational irony
dramatic irony
karmic irony
A robber sneaking down the alley, unaware that a policeman is waiting for him, just behind the building, is an example of:
verbal irony
situational irony
dramatic irony
criminal irony
When someone says the opposite of what they mean, they are using:
verbal irony
situational irony
dramatic irony
realistic irony
When what happens in a situation is the opposite of what was expected, this type of irony is being used:
verbal
situational
dramatic
ridiculous
When, in a book, movie, or play, the audience knows something that a character doesn't, this kind of irony is being used:
verbal
situational
dramatic
fictional
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:
verbal irony
situational irony
dramatic irony
teenage irony
The surfer paddles calmly across the clear water. Beneath her, the huge shark circles, ready to attack. This is an example of:
verbal irony
situational irony
dramatic irony
realistic irony
A fire station burns to the ground. This is an example of:
verbal irony
situational irony
dramatic irony
sarcastic irony
Which of these sentences includes the best example of foreshadowing?
When Penny left the house, she didn't know that was the last time she would ever see her family.
It was cold outside, so Harriet put on a hat and scarf on her way out the door.
After years of hard word, Trevon was proud to say he'd been accepted to Harvard.
Greg's favorite food was lasagna; he would eat it every day if he could!
Dear Miriam
From what point of view is the story told?
First-person: narrator is a character in the story; uses “I,” “we,” etc. ·
· Third-person: narrator outside the story; uses “he,” “she,” “they” ·
Third-person limited: narrator tells only what one character perceives ·
Third-person omniscient: narrator can see into the minds of all characters
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?
He has a strong connection to the girl's parents
He has a strong connection to the girl
He sees the girl's parents as intruders
He sees the girl as an intruders
Dear Miriam
What historical event is mentioned that connects to the narrator's past?
The Great Fire of London
The American Revolution
The Black Death
The French Revolution
The Open Window
What is the main reason behind Framton Nuttel's discomfort during his visit to Mrs. Sappleton's house?
He is allergic to dogs and fears Mrs. Sappleton's spaniel.
He is suffering from a chronic illness and feels uneasy discussing it.
He is startled by the sudden arrival of Mrs. Sappleton's husband and brothers.
He is unnerved by the niece's eerie story about the open window.
The Open Window
What sort /sorts of irony (3x) are present in The Open Window?
Give examples to explain your answer.
The Open Window
How does Mr Nuttel's name reflect his character?
Through The Tunnel
What are the differences between Jerry’s mother’s beach and the ‘wild bay’.
Through The Tunnel
The act of Jerry swimming through the tunnel can be seen as ..........................
His transition from dependence to independence
His rebellion against societal norms
His exploration of the natural world
His search for new friends
Through The Tunnel
How does Jerry's desire to swim through the tunnel primarily reflect his internal motivations?
He wants to impress his mother with his swimming skills.
He is driven by a need to overcome his fear of water.
He is interested in exploring the underwater landscape.
He seeks acceptance and validation from the local boys.
The Waste Land
What is the theme of this story?
The Waste Land
What is the symbolic meaning of the convent and the waste land?
Hyperbole:
comparison of two things using the words “like” or “as,” e.g. “Her smile was as cold as ice.”
human qualities attributed to an animal, object, or idea, e.g. “The wind exhaled.”
a purposeful exaggeration for emphasis or humor.
comparison of two things essentially different but with some commonalities; does not use “like” or “as,” e.g. “Her smile was ice.”
Simile:
comparison of two things using the words “like” or “as,” e.g. “Her smile was as cold as ice.”
human qualities attributed to an animal, object, or idea, e.g. “The wind exhaled.”
a purposeful exaggeration for emphasis or humor.
comparison of two things essentially different but with some commonalities; does not use “like” or “as,” e.g. “Her smile was ice.”
personification:
comparison of two things using the words “like” or “as,” e.g. “Her smile was as cold as ice.”
human qualities attributed to an animal, object, or idea, e.g. “The wind exhaled.”
a purposeful exaggeration for emphasis or humor.
comparison of two things essentially different but with some commonalities; does not use “like” or “as,” e.g. “Her smile was ice.”
Metaphor:
comparison of two things using the words “like” or “as,” e.g. “Her smile was as cold as ice.”
human qualities attributed to an animal, object, or idea, e.g. “The wind exhaled.”
a purposeful exaggeration for emphasis or humor.
comparison of two things essentially different but with some commonalities; does not use “like” or “as,” e.g. “Her smile was ice.”
Alliteration:
The repetition of initial consonant sounds used especially in poetry to emphasize and link words as well as to create pleasing, musical sounds.
The use of words that imitate sounds.
Words or phrases that appeal to the reader’s senses.
Important hints that an author drops to prepare the reader for what is to come, and help the reader anticipate the outcome
Irony
Flashback
Foreshadowing
Allusion
Interruption of the chronological (time) order to present something that occurred before the beginning of the story
Irony
Flashback
Foreshadowing
Allusion
A technique that involves surprising, interesting, or amusing contradictions or contrasts
Irony
Flashback
Foreshadowing
Allusion
Third-person limited
narrator tells only what one character perceives
narrator can see into the minds of all characters.
Third-person omniscient
narrator tells only what one character perceives
narrator can see into the minds of all characters.
Give the definition of:
short story
Which one is alliteration?
She's tame and he's lame. Both are not the same.
When I got there, everyone was done.
Shazam!
Look! Larry lost Lucy, but luckily he located her.
Which one is alliteration?
She bought a pot.
She sells seashells by the sea shore.
The crowd went wild!
The cold is like ice.
"Time flies when you're having fun." This is example of:
Metaphor
Personification
Simile
Hyperbole
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.
1st person
2nd person
3rd person objective
3rd person limited
The contrast between what the character knows and the reader/audience knows...
verbal irony
situational irony
dramatic irony
none of the above
The contrast between what was expected and what actually happened...
verbal irony
situational irony
dramatic irony
None of the above
The main idea of a literary work - the idea the author wants to convey
conflict
genre
mood
theme
A character or group of characters that stand in opposition to the main character
antagonist
protagonist
author
The leading character, hero, or heroine, of the story
antagonist
character
protagonist
He was a car speeding through the streets is an example of...
Simile
Metaphor
Alliteration
Personification
What type of figurative language is shown?
The ocean waves danced in the moonlight.
personification
Alliteration
Simile
Metaphor
What type of figurative language is shown?
The runner ran like a cheetah in the race.
metaphor
Alliteration
simile
Personification
What type of figurative language is shown?
Her long hair is an ocean of waves.
personification
Alliteration
Simile
metaphor
What type of figurative language is shown?
The flower hugged the earth after being blown over by the storm.
personification
alliteration
metaphor
simile
The point of view of a story where the pronouns I or me are used when the narrator is speaking
3rd person point of view
2nd person point of view
1st person point of view
When something happens that is the opposite of what we expect
Situational Irony
Hyperbole
dramatic irony
Verbal Irony
When a character says something but means the opposite
situational irony
verbal irony
dramatic irony
When the reader knows something the character in the story does not
Irony
Situational irony
Verbal irony
Dramatic Irony
"Life is like a box of chocolates"
Metaphor
Simile
Alliteration
Irony
Laughter is the music of the soul.
metaphor
simile
oxymoron
"I'm so hungry I could eat a whole elephant!" is an example of a __________________.
Personification
Hyperbole
Simile
Metaphor
