Unit 1 Review

What is the definition of figurative language?

• Language that is only used in fiction

• Language that uses metaphors and similes

• Language that is straightforward and literal

• Language that is only used in poetry

Which of the following are examples of a simile?

• The poster is as pretty as a bouquet of flowers

• The room is an oven

• She runs like a cheetah

• The puppy is a bundle of joy

What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

• A simile is a comparison of two unlikely things, while a metaphor is a comparison of two similar things

• A simile is always positive, while a metaphor can be negative

• A simile uses 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor does not

• A simile is used in poetry, while a metaphor is used in prose

Which of the following is an example of imagery appealing to the sense of sight?

• Visual imagery

• Tactile imagery

• Gustatory imagery

• Auditory imagery

What word suggests connotations of fragility?

• Light

• Tough

• Crystal

• Milk

What literary term refers to the attitude or emotion of a given piece of language?

• Imagery

• Register

• Diction

• Tone

Which of the following is a component of prose?

• Paragraph

• Line

• Stanza

• Scene

What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?

• Fiction is literature that is imagined or invented, while nonfiction is about facts and real people or events

• Fiction is only used in poetry, while nonfiction is used in prose

• Fiction is book-length, while nonfiction is short

• Fiction is about facts and real people, while nonfiction is imagined or invented

What is the definition of a novel?

• A short piece of nonfiction

• A book-length piece of nonfiction

• A short piece of fiction

• A book-length piece of fiction

What is the definition of a short story?

• A book-length piece of fiction

• A short piece of nonfiction

• A short piece of fiction

• A book-length piece of nonfiction