Praxis Middle School English Language Arts Study Guide

An allegory is a:

• type of poem

• symbolic narrative

• historical document

• musical composition

What is alliteration?

• A literary device involving the repetition of the same sound at the beginning of closely connected words.

• A type of metaphor used in poetry.

• A form of rhyme scheme in poetry.

• A narrative technique used in novels.

An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art. What is an allusion?

• A direct quote from a famous person

• A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art

• A detailed description of a historical event

• A fictional story about a real person

An analogy is a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

• A type of fruit

• A mathematical equation

• A comparison between two things

• A historical event

An antagonist is:

• a protagonist

• a supporting character

• a character who opposes the protagonist

• a narrator

Characterization is the process of:

• describing the distinctive nature or features of someone or something

• analyzing the plot structure of a story

• summarizing the main events in a narrative

• exploring the themes and motifs in literature

What is a climax in a story?

• The beginning of the story

• The introduction of characters

• The turning point or most intense moment

• The conclusion of the story

Conflict in a story is:

• the struggle between opposing forces

• the main character's best friend

• the setting of the story

• the resolution of the plot

What is foreshadowing?

• A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

• A technique used to describe the setting of a story.

• A method of character development through dialogue.

• A style of writing that focuses on the internal thoughts of a character.

What is hyperbole?

• A figure of speech involving exaggeration

• A type of mathematical equation

• A genre of music

• A historical event