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Literary Techniques Quiz 11 (60 MCQs)

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1. What is Shuffle Along?
2. What imagery type is presented by this excerpt:I decided to leave the room when our English teacher announced that members of the class might exchange gifts. I felt fortunate; Pete was at the door, beckoning to me. We walked out to the porch where, Pete said, he would tell me a secret.
3. In this type of conflict, the main character has to face his/her own fears, weaknesses, and feelings.
4. What is step 3 of finding theme?
5. What is the Harlem Renaissance?
6. The exact or dictionary definition of a word
7. The author uses words and phrases to create "mental images" for the reader.
8. A contradiction between what is expected and what actually is-or appearance versus reality; includes verbal, situational and dramatic.
9. The development of a character.
10. The wind was like a piercing arrow.
11. Which of the following does NOT describe a SIMILE?
12. "Old Fickelgruber would give his front teeth to be allowed inside for three minutes!"
13. A comparison of two things that have some quality in common. It does NOT use like or as; it simply says one thing is something else.
14. Something that stands for something else. For example, the American flag stands for freedom.
15. Which are examples of persuasive techniques?
16. ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ARE INCLUDED, EXCEPT:Aren't you somethin' to admire 'Cause your shine is somethin' like a mirror And I can't help but notice You reflect in this heart of mine If you ever feel alone and The glare makes me hard to find Just know that I'm always Parallel on the other side 'Cause with your hand in my hand and a pocket full of soul I can tell you there's no place we couldn't go Just put your hand on the glass I'm here tryin' to pull you through You just gotta be strong
17. What element of indirect characterization is being discussed below? His torn and dirty jacket lay over the dusty cardboard he slept on.
18. "I experience a lot of heartaches from the community I belong. Because I am a black man, I am rejected by few if not some." What is the central idea?
19. Something happens that it the opposite of what is expected
20. Which of the following does NOT belong to the group?
21. Repetition of end of word sounds
22. The topic of the Final Project, which is what I am basing my research on as well what my story will be about, is .....
23. "And the shadow of the day will embrace the world in gray."
24. The connotative meaning of a snake is:
25. Which word means the same as "portray" ?
26. A story or poem in which characters, setting, and events stand for other people, other events, abstract ideas or qualities
27. The intended meaning is not the same as the literal meaning (it's raining cats and dogs)
28. Which techniques are present in the following quote: "Life is like football, man. You just have to keep hitting the field and giving it your all."
29. 'Life is a rollercoaster' is an example of which technique?
30. Which techniques are present in the following quote: "I don't remember what this particular argument was about, but I remember that as I argued and argued, Okuloma looked at me and said, 'You know, you're a feminist." '
31. "And quite frankly I wanted to lash out at somebody ..... But we maybe wanted to squeeze McKinney's head off " (Kaufman, 56).
32. The line:"Cause I walk like I've got oil wellsPumping in my living room"is an example of .....
33. What is a literary technique that involves comparing two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'?
34. One type of imagery the simile. A simile is a comparison between two things to create a picture in reader's heads. You must use one of which two words to create a simile?
35. The art of persuasion/ manipulation is also known as
36. The dark blanket of night fell upon us is an example of
37. What is anxious or fearful about the future; uneasy?
38. Which literary technique does Robert Frost use in these lines?I'm going out to fetch the little calfThat's standing by the mother. It's so young, It totters when she licks it with her tongue.
39. What literary technique involves an exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally?
40. The audience addresses the other perspectives surrounding the issue
41. What is the term for the attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience?
42. Simile compares two thing without using like or as.
43. "I know nobody to blame, Kurt Cobain. I did this to myself."
44. The giant tree covered with red, and orange, and yellow leaves. (Montverdi)
45. A method authors can use to control a reader's pace and focus
46. A theme is generally .....
47. Two or more characters are having a conversation
48. Which literary technique does Gary Soto use in the bold parts of these lines?Outside, A few cars hissing past, Fog hanging like oldCoats between the trees.
49. In Toy Story 2, Jessie recounts how her former owner grew out of playing with her.
50. An imagined state or society in which there is great suffering or injustice, typically one that is totalitarian or post-apocalyptic-What is this a definition of?
51. Two words that are used together that are opposite in meaning (jumbo shrimp)
52. Which technique is being used here:With adrenaline coursing through my veins, I placed the rest of the money back.
53. The roaring of an engine provides us with what figure of speech?
54. Saying "he passed away" instead of "he died" is an example of:
55. He looked like an upturned parsnip
56. What type of conflict is used in this statement? Hurricane Katrina destroying a person's house and livelihood
57. Which literary technique does Robert Frost use in the bold parts of these lines?They must be pierced by flowers and putBeneath the feet of dancing flowers.
58. The world is a vampire. (Smashing Pumpkins)
59. It refers to a story that precedes events in the story being told-past events or background that add meaning to current circumstances.
60. "I can't accept any responsibility."
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