Motif, Personification, Hyperbole

What is a motif?

• a type of theme

• a recurring image or idea

• the antagonist's motive

• a catch phrase

Which of the following could be motifs? (select all that are true)

• thunderstorms

• usage of short sentences

• complaining in conversation

• repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

What is the relationship between motif and theme?

• themes are a type of motif

• motifs are a type of theme

• motifs emphasize themes

• themes emphasize motifs

Which of the following is always a characteristic of motifs?

• They are recurring

• They are serious

• They are comedic

• None of the above

What is a hyperbole?

• A figure of speech which uses exaggeration

• A figure of speech which uses understatement

• A type of simile

• All of the above

When can hyperbole NOT be used?

• In pop songs

• In scientific writing

• In essays

• In a speech

Which is NOT true of hyperbole?

• Hypberbole is used by children and adults alike.

• Hyperbole can be found in poetry.

• Hyperbole should be taken literally.

• Hyperbole is used to emphasize something.

What is the meaning of the following sentence:

My mom is going to kill me!

• This person's mom intends to hurt him or her badly.

• This person's mom plans to kill him or her.

• This person has angered his or her mom and is afraid of her response.

• This person is afraid for his or her life.

What can be personified?

• people

• objects

• ideas

• b and c

What is personification?

• applying human characteristics to non-human things

• creating a believable character with flaws and feelings

• giving a unsentimental character sentimental characteristics

• creating a list of persons for a cast