Worksheets2025 T-2Week #10 literary/rhetorical vocabulary quiz
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Aphorism
a)
a concise statement that reveals the truth
b)
a false statement that shows deception
c)
a vibe
d)
a long diatribe of compliments and adulation
2.
Malapropism
a)
The use of a word when a word similar in length is used in place of the word, often with comic effect.
b)
The use of an aphorism is used in place of the word, often with comic effect.
c)
The misuse of a word when a word similar in sound but different in meaning is used in place of the word, often with horrific effect.
d)
The misuse of a word when a word similar in sound but different in meaning is used in place of the word, often with comic effect.
3.
Zeugma
a)
a figure of speech in which a word, usually a verb or an adjective, applies to more than one noun, blending together different ideas.
b)
a figure of speech in which a word, usually a noun or a pronoun, applies to more than one noun, blending together similar ideas.
c)
a figure of speech in which a word, usually a preposition or an adverb, applies to more than one noun, blending togethersimilar ideas.
d)
a zoo for moms
4.
Didactic
a)
Instructive, or providing information for a particular purpose.
b)
Intuitive, or providing answers to a particular exam.
c)
Instruction aimed at teaching literary works for the purpose of passing exams.
d)
two "actics"
5.
Euphemism
a)
A figure of speech that makes you uncomfortable.
b)
A figure of speech commonly used to subtract words or phrases that are related to a concept that might make others comfortable.
c)
A figure of speech commonly used to replace a word or phrase that is related to a concept that might make others uncomfortable.
d)
A part of speech commonly used to conjugate verbs that are related to a concept that might make others uncomfortable.
6.
Hyperbole
a)
The superbowl of grammar.
b)
A trope employing deliberate, emphatic metaphors, usually for comic or ironic effect.
c)
A trope employing deliberate, emphatic exaggeration, usually for comic or ironic effect.
d)
A trope employing deliberate, emphatic euphemisms, usually for comic or ironic effect.
7.
Parallelism
a)
The deletion of grammatical elements in writing and speaking used for emphasis.
b)
The cacaphony of grammatical elements in writing and speaking used for emphasis.
c)
The imitation of grammatical elements in writing and speaking used for emphasis.
d)
The repetition of grammatical elements in writing and speaking used for emphasis.
8.
Protagonist
a)
The minor character, usually the hero or heroine, and sometimes an antihero.
b)
The main character, usually the villain, and never an antihero.
c)
The main character, usually the hero or heroine, and sometimes an antihero.
d)
The static character, never the hero or heroine, and sometimes an antihero.
9.
A theme is
a)
A moral such as if you love someone you will sacrifice everything.
b)
A topic like love or sacrifice.
c)
A summary such as two people sell their valuables to show their love for each other.
d)
A general statement about life or the human condition represented by an author.
10.
What is indirect characteiztion
a)
Indirect characterization reveals a character's thoughts directly.
b)
Indirect characterization is a method of revealing a character's traits through their behavior and interactions.
c)
Indirect characterization focuses solely on a character's appearance.
d)
Indirect characterization is a technique for summarizing a plot.
11.
What is direct characterization
a)
Direct characterization is when a character's thoughts are implied through actions.
b)
Direct characterization involves the reader inferring a character's traits from dialogue.
c)
Direct characterization is a literary device where the author directly reveals a character's attributes.
d)
Direct characterization is a technique where the setting influences character development.
12.
what is characterization in literature
a)
Characterization is the method used by authors to develop and portray characters in a narrative.
b)
Characterization is the technique for writing dialogue in literature.
c)
Characterization refers to the plot structure of a narrative.
d)
Characterization is the theme that defines the setting of a story.
13.
what is a static character in literature
a)
A static character is one that plays a minor role in the plot.
b)
A static character is one that only appears in the background scenes.
c)
A static character is one that evolves significantly by the end of the story.
d)
A static character is one that does not change or develop throughout the story.
14.
what is a dynamic character in literature
a)
A dynamic character remains unchanged throughout the story.
b)
A dynamic character is one who only appears in the climax.
c)
A dynamic character is defined by their static personality traits.
d)
A dynamic character is one who experiences significant internal change throughout a story.
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