Worksheets2026Tri-2 Week# 11 literary/rhetorical vocabulary quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Absolute
a)
an algorithm
b)
a word free from limitations or qualifications (all, none, etc).
c)
a word with strict grammatical structure
d)
a type of ode or elegiac poem
2.
Ballad
a)
A popular epitaph passed down orally following a form of rhymed quatrains(abab).
b)
A popular narrative song passed down orally following a form of rhymed quatrains(abab).
c)
A rhythmic dance performed at a ritualistic ceremony.
d)
A popular dystopian song that is written all in rhyme
3.
Deductive reasoning
a)
instances in which a question is reached by stating a confusing principle and then applying the principle to a specific case.
b)
instances in which a no conclusionis reached because of a stalemate in debate.
c)
Sherlock holmes favorite
d)
instances in which a conclusion is reached by stating a general principle and then applying the principle to a specific case.
4.
Expletive
a)
Figure of emphasis in which a single word or short phrase, interupts normal writing, to lend emphasis to the words on either side.
b)
A dystopian novel
c)
Figure of speech in which harsh cacaphonous words are used in multiple paragraphs.
d)
A cause and effect equation used in literary circles.
5.
Implication
a)
A suggestion an author makes by directly stating it.
b)
A suggestion an author makes without stating it.
c)
Tiny elves doing multiplication
d)
A suggestion an author makes to connote a negative reaction.
6.
Phillipic
a)
A bitter attack or denounciation, especial verbal.
b)
An astounding plethora of compliments and niceties.
c)
A written decree.
d)
The era in British history ruled by King Phillip.
7.
Romantic (literary genre)
a)
A literary movememnt from 1750-1870 that praised logic and reasoning.
b)
A literary movememnt from 1750-1870 that praised imagination over reason.
c)
A literary movememnt from 1750-1870 that praised individuality and soicialism.
d)
A Hallmark movie.
8.
Situational irony
a)
A situation in which actions have a catastrophic effect, and the outcome is as expected.
b)
A situation in which actions have an opposite effect than what is intended, so that the outcome is contrary to what was expected.
c)
A situation in which actions have an exact effect than what is intended, so that the outcome is exactly what is expected.
d)
A place of global irony.
9.
Syllogism
a)
A three part deductive argument in which a conclusion is drawn (whether valid or not).
b)
A two part deductive argument in which a conclusion is drawn (whether valid or not).
c)
The act of being silly.
d)
A three part deductive drama in which a conclusion is drawn (whether valid or not).
10.
Shakespeare wrote mainky in what type of meter and feet
a)
trochaic pentameter
b)
anapestic hexameter
c)
iambic pentameter
d)
sponaic heptameter
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