Literary Elements

What is symbolism in literature?

• The use of numbers to represent ideas or qualities in literature.

• The use of metaphors to represent ideas or qualities in literature.

• The use of similes to represent ideas or qualities in literature.

• The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities in literature.

How does character development contribute to the overall story in a novel?

• Character development adds depth and complexity to the characters, making them more relatable and engaging for the readers.

• Character development only confuses the readers and distracts them from the main plot.

• Character development is irrelevant to the overall story in a novel.

• Character development helps to create a more interesting setting for the story.

What are some common narrative techniques used in poetry?

• storytelling, dialogue, imagery, symbolism, and personification

• simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia

• rhyme, meter, alliteration

• hyperbole, understatement, oxymoron

How does the point of view affect the reader's understanding of a short story?

• The point of view only affects the reader's understanding of the setting in a short story.

• The point of view only affects the reader's understanding of the dialogue in a short story.

• The point of view affects the reader's understanding of a short story by shaping their perception and interpretation of the events, characters, and emotions.

• The point of view has no impact on the reader's understanding of a short story.

Give an example of figurative language used in prose.

• hyperbole

• personification

• simile

• metaphor

What is the purpose of symbolism in literature?

• The purpose of symbolism in literature is to confuse readers and make the story more complicated.

• The purpose of symbolism in literature is to distract readers from the main plot.

• The purpose of symbolism in literature is to provide a straightforward and literal interpretation of the story.

• The purpose of symbolism in literature is to convey deeper meanings and emotions.

Explain the importance of character development in novels.

• Character development is a waste of time and slows down the pace of the story.

• Character development is important in novels because it allows readers to connect with and understand the characters on a deeper level.

• Character development is not important in novels because it distracts from the main plot.

• Character development is only important in movies, not in novels.

Discuss the impact of narrative techniques on the reader's experience of poetry.

• Narrative techniques have no impact on the reader's experience of poetry.

• Narrative techniques in poetry only impact the writer, not the reader.

• Narrative techniques in poetry can greatly impact the reader's experience by creating engagement, emotional connection, and a more immersive experience.

• Narrative techniques in poetry can confuse the reader and make the experience less enjoyable.

Compare and contrast different points of view in short stories.

• Analyze the perspectives of different characters or narrators in the stories.

• Evaluate the writing style of the authors in the short stories.

• Identify the themes in the short stories.

• Summarize the plot of each short story.

Identify and analyze the use of figurative language in a specific prose passage.

• Look for non-literal language such as metaphors, similes, personification, hyperbole, etc.

• Focus on the use of literal language in a specific prose passage.

• Look for literal language such as metaphors, similes, personification, hyperbole, etc.

• Identify and analyze the use of literal language in a specific prose passage.