Literary Concepts Unit 1 Quiz

What is the definition of an antagonist according to dictionary.com?

• A person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary

• A person who supports and helps others

• A person who is indifferent to others

• A person who is friendly and cooperative

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4

Which of the following is NOT a conflict faced by Phoenix in A Worn Path?

• Trees

• The Lye her grandson swallowed

• The birds and the bees

• The ocean waves

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the synonym for "metaphor" as discussed during the reading of Ithaka?

• Attitude

• Symbol, comparison

• Hostility

• Goal

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

What literary device is used to compare two things directly?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the tone of Ithaka?

• Hostile

• Indifferent

• Hopeful and meaningful

• Sad and gloomy

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Which of the following is the best example of alliteration?

• Wealthy with all you've gained

• Keep Ithaka always in your mind

• Arriving there is what you're destined for

• Hope your road is a long one

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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 the literary term for the repetition of consonant sounds in the same line?

• Alliteration

• Assonance

• Imagery

• Allusion

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Choose the literary term that is defined as "the writer's attitude or feeling about his or her subject."

• Point of view

• Tone

• Mood

• Connotation

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Which of the following is NOT true about myths?

• Myths are spoken aloud

• Myths always involve true events exactly how they occurred

• Myths can convey cultural values

• Myths often involve supernatural elements

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

What are myths according to our discussion?

• Very old stories passed down via spoken word

• Stories written by famous authors

• Modern tales of adventure

• Scientific explanations of phenomena

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3