Sophomores Final Exam

Front

What is Onomatopoeia?

Back

A word that imitates the sound of the object or action, e.g., 'buzz', 'hiss', 'clang'.

Front

Define Personification.

Back

When human characteristics or traits are given to something that is not human.

Front

What is Rising Action in a story?

Back

A series of problems and solutions that lead to a big event or reveal.

Front

What are common elements of Gothic Literature?

Back

Elements of the supernatural, dark settings, and emotional extremes.

Front

What is an example of Personification in literature?

Back

In the Disney movie Toy Story, the toys can talk.

Front

What is a Metaphor?

Back

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unrelated things by stating one is the other.

Front

What is a Simile?

Back

A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

Front

What is a Theme in literature?

Back

The central idea or message that runs throughout a literary work.

Front

Define Conflict in a story.

Back

A struggle between opposing forces, which can be internal or external.

Front

What is a Climax in a narrative?

Back

The turning point where the main character faces a dramatic event or change.