Eng 4 Anglo-Saxon Literary Devices Quiz

What is an epic poem?

• A) A poem that uses a lot of imagery

• B) A main character in an epic whose legendary or heroic actions are central to his/her culture, race, or nation

• C) A poem that uses alliteration

• D) A poem that uses metaphors

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is an archetype?

• A) A main character in a drama

• B) A principal character in opposition to the protagonist

• C) An original model or type after which other similar things are patterned

• D) A language which appeals to any of the five senses

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Who is the protagonist in a literary work?

• A) The main character in a drama or other literary work

• B) The principal character in opposition to the protagonist

• C) A descriptive substitute term used to characterize a person or thing

• D) A figurative, usually compound expression used in place of a name or noun

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the role of a foil in literature?

• A) The main character in a drama or other literary work

• B) The principal character in opposition to the protagonist

• C) One that by contrast underscores or enhances the distinctive characteristics of another

• D) A language which appeals to any of the five senses

What does imagery refer to in literature?

• A) The repetition of the same sounds or the same kinds of sounds at the beginning of words

• B) Language which appeals to any of the five senses

• C) An indirect comparison usually using "like" or "as"

• D) A direct comparison

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What is alliteration?

• A) The repetition of the same sounds or the same kinds of sounds at the beginning of words

• B) An indirect comparison usually using "like" or "as"

• C) A direct comparison

• D) A pause in a line of verse dictated by sense or natural speech rhythm

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is a simile?

• A) The repetition of the same sounds or the same kinds of sounds at the beginning of words

• B) An indirect comparison usually using "like" or "as"

• C) A direct comparison

• D) A figurative, usually compound expression used in place of a name or noun

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is a metaphor?

• A) An indirect comparison usually using "like" or "as"

• B) A direct comparison

• C) A pause in a line of verse dictated by sense or natural speech rhythm

• D) A descriptive substitute term used to characterize a person or thing

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is a caesura?

• A) An indirect comparison usually using "like" or "as"

• B) A direct comparison

• C) A pause in a line of verse dictated by sense or natural speech rhythm

• D) A figurative, usually compound expression used in place of a name or noun

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is a kenning?

• A) An indirect comparison usually using "like" or "as"

• B) A direct comparison

• C) A figurative, usually compound expression used in place of a name or noun

• D) A descriptive substitute term used to characterize a person or thing