Unit 1 vocabulary

Unit 1 vocabulary

12th Grade

10 Qs

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Unit 1 vocabulary

Unit 1 vocabulary

Assessment

Quiz

English

12th Grade

Medium

Created by

Dena Johnson

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an archetype in literature and myth?

A specific character type that occurs only once in a story

A detail, image, or character type that occurs frequently and appeals to the unconscious

A type of poem that is admired for its great achievements

A form of literature that is thought to be universal

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a kenning in Anglo-Saxon poetry?

A type of rhyme scheme used in poetry

A type of meter used in poetry

A device that replaces a word with a synonym

A device that replaces a word with one of its functions or qualities

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is satire in literature?

The use of humor, irony, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices

A type of story that mocks political leaders

A type of writing that exaggerates events for entertainment

A form of poetry that uses humor to criticize society

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is social satire in literature?

A type of writing that mocks the condition of society

A type of story that exaggerates events for entertainment

A form of poetry that criticizes political leaders

The use of humor to expose people's vices

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is political satire?

The use of sarcasm to point out the foibles of political leaders

A form of poetry that mocks political leaders

A type of writing that exaggerates events for entertainment

The use of humor to criticize society

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an innuendo?

A direct suggestion or reference

A hint or indirect suggestion

A harsh or blunt word

A form of irony used in literature

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a euphemism?

A direct and harsh word

A mild or indirect word substituted for something unpleasant

A form of humor used in literature

A type of exaggeration in writing

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