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Unit 1 Vocab

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Samuel was offered a new project at work. Which word from the list means that he decided to accept or agree to do it?

a)

Undertake

b)

Disdain

c)

Aloof

d)

Epic

2.

At a school award ceremony, William is often called 'the Brave' by his classmates because of his courage. Which term refers to this literary device where a word or phrase is applied to a person to describe a quality?

a)

Epic

b)

Allusion

c)

Epithet

d)

Logos

3.

If something is described as "prodigious," what does it mean?

a)

Very large or impressive

b)

Very small or insignificant

c)

Very old or ancient

d)

Very fast or quick

4.

During a debate, William supports his argument by presenting clear facts and logical explanations. Which word from the list is most associated with William's approach?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

d)

Guile

5.

Aria is reading a book that is long and tells of heroic deeds. Which word best describes the type of story Aria is reading?

a)

Allusion

b)

Plunder

c)

Aloof

d)

Epic

6.

Priya managed to win the game by using her guile to trick her opponents. What does "guile" mean in this context?

a)

Clever or crafty deception

b)

Extreme bravery

c)

Warm and friendly behavior

d)

A repeated phrase or word

7.

Which term refers to a character type that appears repeatedly in literature, such as the "hero" or "mentor"?

a)

Archetype

b)

Allusion

c)

Pathos

d)

Dire

8.

In a mystery novel, Noah notices that the author mentions a broken vase several times before anything happens to it. What literary technique is the author using?

a)

Flashforward

b)

Flashback

c)

Foreshadowing

d)

Ethos

9.

Which word means "to regard with great love and respect"?

a)

Adore

b)

Disdain

c)

Plunder

d)

Subsequent

10.

Answer the questions below after watching the video

10.

What structural literary device do you think pairs ( foreshadow, flashback, flash-forward, cliffhanger) best with En Media Res and why? Additionally what impact do you feel that this device has on the reader?

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11.
A scene in a movie, novel, etc., set in a time earlier than the main story, often times a memory. Clues the reader into the past experiences of the character. 
a)
Flashback
b)
Foreshadowing
c)
Metaphor
d)
Rising Action

12.

Answer the questions below after watching the video

12.

What do you think could be a good allusion to reference the dog's multiple personalities? Name to reference and why?

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