Analyzing Language & Comparing Texts Quizs

Mentor

• A character who opposes the protagonist and creates obstacles for them.

• The wise, experienced character who guides and trains the protagonist, providing them with valuable insights and knowledge to help them overcome challenges and achieve their goals.

• A sidekick who provides comic relief and lightens the mood in the story.

• A character who remains neutral and does not influence the protagonist's journey.

Father figure

• An older man who provides financial support and stability.

• A mentor who offers career advice and guidance.

• Usually an older man who generates emotions generally felt towards one's father you can turn to for advice, support, guidance, or help.

• A friend who shares similar interests and hobbies.

Villain

• A heroic character who saves others.

• An evil or immoral character intent on harming others.

• A character who is misunderstood and seeks redemption.

• A character that provides comic relief in a story.

Onomatopoeia

• The naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it.

• A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

• A literary device that involves the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

• A type of poem that tells a story and has a specific rhyme scheme.

Mood

• The author's attitude towards the subject.

• How the reader feels about the text while reading.

• The setting of the story.

• The main theme of the text.

Wise old man

• A character who is often a villain and seeks to mislead the hero.

• A character with great foresight who offers measured advice and guidance to help the hero.

• A character who is young and inexperienced, often making impulsive decisions.

• A character who provides comic relief and lightens the mood of the story.

Metaphor

• A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally possible.

• A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

• A statement that contradicts itself but may include a latent truth.

• A type of narrative that conveys a moral lesson.

Revenge

• A theme where the protagonist seeks to forgive the antagonist.

• A classic literary masterplot where the protagonist believes he's been wronged and seeks to retaliate against the antagonist.

• A plot where the protagonist seeks to understand the antagonist's motives.

• A narrative focused on love and reconciliation.

Simile

• A comparison of two things using words 'like' or 'as.'

• A figure of speech that exaggerates for emphasis.

• A statement that contradicts itself but reveals a truth.

• A direct comparison between two unrelated things.

Oxymoron

• Combines contradictory terms with opposing meanings (as in 'organized chaos').

• A figure of speech that exaggerates for emphasis.

• A comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

• A statement that appears self-contradictory but may include a latent truth.