Worksheets2025 Week #8 literary/rhetorical vocabulary quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Antihero
a)
A protagonist who does not exhibit the typical qulaities of a hero.
b)
An antagonist who does not exhibit the typical qulaities of a hero.
c)
A flabotomist who does not exhibit the typical qualities of a hero.
2.
Litotes
a)
A trope that involves making a negative point by negating its opposite.
b)
A trope that involves making a negative point by affirming its twin.
c)
A trope that involves making an affirmative (positive) point by negating its opposite.
3.
Paradox
a)
A statement that seems convoluted or sensational, but underneath expresses emotions.
b)
A statement that seems contaminated or musical, but underneath expresses a lie.
c)
A statement that seems contradictory or nonsensical, but underneath may express a truth.
4.
Which is an example of portmanteau
a)
Ferocious
b)
Cuddle
c)
Squiggle
d)
Cosmic
5.
Synesthesia
a)
In literature, the association of two or more senses in the same image with one sensation being related in terms of another.
b)
In literature, the association of five or more senses in different images with three sensations being related in terms of another.
c)
A form of amnesia where you cannot recall why you decided to take AP Literature and Composition this year.
6.
Vernacular
a)
A term made popular by the 90s TV show, "Hey, Vern!"
b)
The commonly spoke language of a particular people. The national language.
c)
The rare and unique langauge of uncommon people.
7.
Caricature
a)
A minimilazation of a person's qualities that renders them trustworthy
b)
An over simplification of a person's traits or physical features that renders them as an antihero
c)
An exaggeration of a person's traits or physical features that renders them ridiculous
8.
Dialect
a)
A way of speaking that is particular to a geographic region or social group
b)
A way of listening that is particular to a geographic region or social group
c)
A way of speaking that is particular to nouns, verbs, and adjectives
9.
Which is not an example of an epithet
a)
Tricky Dick Nixon
b)
Dingo Doggo
c)
The Founding Fathers
d)
Blundering fool
10.
Hamartia
a)
An error in judgement made by a tragic hero that ultimately brings about their downfall
b)
An error in judgement made by an antihero that ultimately brings about their downfall
c)
An error in decision made by a foil which ultimately brings about their rise to stardom
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