Test Prep - Test 7

Which of the following is an example of auditory imagery from the poem 'Metaphors' by Sylvia Plath?

"a riddle in nine syllables"

Which of the following sentences has a synonym for 'inconsistent'?

'The capricious winds today are shifting so much that our kite flying adventure may be doomed to fail.'

Which of the following quotes is an aphorism?

'The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.'

In Greek, antimetabole used to mean...

'transposition'

How does a metaphor differ from a simile?

A metaphor compares two things directly to each other; whereas, a simile qualifies a comparison, sometimes using like or as.

An author creating a structure is NOT similar to:

A pitcher on a baseball team throwing the first pitch of a game

An aphorism can be defined as:

A short expression of a big idea about life

Which statement best describes what we can learn about themes from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet?

A story can contain multiple themes.

Which of the following does NOT describe a theme?

A theme is the subject of a piece of literature.

What grammatical structure(s) may be affected by the reversals of antimetabole?

All answers are correct.

Which of the following might be included in a close reading of the line from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet: -Two households, both alike in dignity, in fair Verona, where we lay our scene

All answers are correct.

This writer is well-known for his talented use of aphorisms:

All of the answers are correct.

Which of the following novels is a coming of age story?

All of the answers are correct.

Why is visualization important?

All of these reasons.

What is the purpose of foreshadowing in literature?

Authors use it to hint toward future events, it also helps build suspense and develop the plot.

You see a person cough and conclude that they have a cold. You remember coughing the last time you had a cold. What is being used to make the inference?

Background and Observation

Why is the word 'authenticity' the antonym of the word 'spurious' in the following sentence? -'The spurious accusations of the disgusting liar will be proven false since they completely lack authenticity.'

Because it has the opposite meaning

When does the process of analyzing a text begin?

Before you start to read.

Janine has to read a chapter per night of a novel for her English class. When should she use visualization as a reading strategy?

Before, during, and after reading each evening

How does symbolism make writing stronger?

By adding deeper meaning and making it more interesting.

How can visualization help with reading comprehension?

By supporting recall of the text.

Which word could be substituted for 'querulous' in the following sentence? -'The querulous child I babysit just won't stop bothering me until I let him play video games.'

Complaining

The three basic parts of literary analysis are

Comprehension, Interpretation, and Analysis

What is visualization when reading?

Creating pictures in your mind as you read.

In 'Harry Potter', Professor Snape's first name, Severus, means serious, strict, and severe. The character of Professor Snape is also serious and strict. This is an example of which of the following?

Denotation and connotation working together

Which of the following literary elements are NOT included in structure?

Dialogue

Which of the following is an example of a close reading strategy?

Examining the sound patterns of a poem.

What does it mean to interpret literature?

Find the meaning and the significance of the story.

In the following sentence, which word serves as a definition of 'transient'? -'Her transient thoughts of quitting her dead-end job are fleeting, lasting only as long as the weekly meeting she abhors.'

Fleeting

'Cheap posters' and 'economy hatchback car' are examples that define which word in the following sentence? -'Even though he says he likes ornate artwork, extravagant clothes, and immoderate cars, Tom is so frugal that he hangs cheap posters on his walls and drives an economy hatchback car.'

Frugal

Which of the following is NOT a motif from 'Sense and Sensibility?'

Green light

What is the mood of the following passage? -Nearly in tears, the proud father beamed as he handed his newborn daughter to his mother. The grandmother smiled wide and cradled the baby in her arms.

Happy

What is the structure of a story?

How the story is organized

Tom is guiding a group of his students through a big picture reading of Romeo and Juliet. Which of the scenarios below should NOT be included as part of this guided reading?

Instructions for identifying places where the author made interesting word choices.

Which of the following best describes the tone of this passage: -He gritted his teeth and clenched his fist. He didn't think he could take the sound of the construction crew across the street anymore. The sounds of jackhammers and hammering were driving him insane.

Irritated

Why is structure so important in writing fiction?

It helps to hold all of the elements of the work together and develop the theme.

Which of the following BEST explains a metaphor?

It is a kind of analogy that uses figurative language to compare one thing to another.

Who wrote The Catcher in the Rye?

J.D. Salinger

Which of the following BEST demonstrates a reader who is using a big picture reading strategy?

Jim keeps the idea of redemption and Shakespeare's treatment of that idea in mind as he reads Hamlet.

In examining author style and language, what is it that you need to already have a working knowledge of?

Literary devices

'It had not occurred to Lydgate that he had been a subject of eager meditation to Rosamond... that inward repetition of looks, words, and phrases, which makes a large part in the lives of most girls...' But Rosamond had registered every look and word... What type of narration is this example from?

Omniscent

How do metaphors differ from similes?

Only metaphors equate one thing with another.

How can we distinguish fables from parables?

Parables tend to be much more direct in conveying their meaning.

Which is the correct order to a narrative structure?

Plot introduced, complications/crisis, turning point, and resolution.

Which of the following might you use as a motif if writing a story about unrequited, or one-sided love, and why?

Rain, because unrequited love can feel gloomy.

Which of the following is NOT helpful when trying to determine the meaning of an unknown word?

Reading the word backwards

At the beginning of William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet, we are given the information that the characters live in Verona. What basic part of comprehension does this information fulfill?

Setting

How does setting comprehension differ from setting analysis?

Setting comprehension involves identifying the setting, while setting analysis is gathering information about the setting that is not explicitly stated.

What is the main lesson that Scout learns from her father and from her journey in To Kill a Mockingbird?

She learns how to be sympathetic to people less fortunate than her and understand that there is both good and evil in the world.

What should you consider when visualizing?

Sounds, smells, and sights

What should you be able to do once you've finished interpreting a piece of literature?

State the theme of the story and see how it relates to the story elements and your own experiences.

Which of the following terms is most closely related to the word 'motif'?

Symbolism

Why are epic similes sometimes called Homeric similes?

The Greek poet Homer used them in two of his epic poems, ''The Iliad' and 'The Odyssey'.

What is tone?

The author's attitude towards a topic

What is mood?

The feeling we get when reading a story

Which of the following is NOT helpful in identifying mood and tone?

The length of the piece

What is denotation?

The literal meaning of a word

In Robert Frost's 'Mending Wall', what is the denotation of 'walking the line'?

The practice of securing a property line

Which of the following sentences contains a mixed metaphor?

The team must get their ducks on the same page.

What does the last phase of literary analysis involve?

Themes and morals/messages

Why do mystery writers use red herrings?

They are fake clues to lead the reader away from the real answer to the mystery.

Which of the following is characteristic of aphorisms?

They express an insight about life.

Which of the following statements about allegories is FALSE?

They only tell stories on a figurative level.

A student is reading a book, and they come across the word heliogram. They don't know what it means, but they do know that heliocentric means having the sun at the center. What strategy would the student use and why?

They'll use a known root word, because they think that the sun will be important in understanding what a heliogram is.

How are fables and parables similar?

They're both rooted in traditions of oral storytelling.

Which of the following statements about similes is FALSE?

They're generally more effective than metaphors.

Why are parables told?

To alter people's behavior.

What is the purpose of an extended metaphor?

To create a deeper, more involved comparison within a work of literature.

Writers use metaphors for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

To make the reader confused, therefore requiring the reader to think harder.

Why might an author use objective narration?

To tell the story in a manner that is free from opinion and emotion, thus telling the story from an unbiased point of view.

Which is the best definition for the connotation of a word?

Underlying meanings we associate with a word

What event makes Holden Caulfield from The Catcher in the Rye realize that he is trying to grow up too fast?

Watching how much joy his little sister gets out of riding the merry-go-round

How can the initial stages of analysis help you feel connected to a piece of literature?

You can make connections to the author and the topic.

You have a dinner party and all the guests ask for seconds. What is the most logical conclusion?

Your food is good.

Which of the following is NOT a symbol commonly used to represent the United States?

a red wedding dress

The Pilgrim's Progress is an example of a(n) _____.

allegory

What is the term for an aphorism that has become a well-known expression?

an adage

Antimetabole is a specialized type of what?

chiasmus

Janet is focused on reading the first four lines of Romeo and Juliet. She is using a/an _____ reading strategy.

close

Looking at the words surrounding an unknown word to determine its meaning is an example of using _____.

context clues

A story begins at a wedding with a bride (Marie) and groom (Tony) saying their vows. After they say, ''I do,'' the account flashes back to a boy named Tony meeting a girl named Marie on the first day of kindergarten. The narrative proceeds from there. What literary device is being used in this story?

direct foreshadowing

This is an effectively emphatic rhetorical device because antimetabole creates verbal associations with a particular issue that are...

easily remembered

'It's really ironical, because I'm six foot two and a half and I have gray hair. I really do. The one side of my head - the right side - is full of millions of gray hairs. I've had them ever since I was a kid.' This quote from 'The Catcher in the Rye' is an example of what kind of narration?

first person

'Harry caught sight of Seamus's eye and Seamus winked.' This quote from 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's (Sorcerers) Stone' is an example of what kind of narration?

limited

When reading a story, it is important to _____ or find the intended meaning.

look for what the author is trying to teach us

'Her mother is a monster' is an example of a(n) _____.

metaphor

Applying what you know about U.S. history when you read a historical novel is an example of using _____.

prior knowledge

Antimetabole is distinct from chiasmus because it also...

repeats words

The best approach to making an inference is to _____.

review the background, ask questions, make predictions, and then draw a conclusion

'You go to find the checkout counter, but all you find is a kiosk.' This is an example of _____ narration.

second person

'Her smile is as warm as a summer night' is an example of a(n) _____.

simile

In a book you are reading, a new character is introduced. On the day of her arrival, a bad storm threatens the town. Later in the story, this character causes a lot of trouble. What literary device is being used in this story?

subtle foreshadowing

What does the imagery in the poem Harlem by Langston Hughes symbolize?

the African-American experience

In what area of the United States does To Kill a Mockingbird take place?

the South

Clues to an author's intended meaning may be found through historical contexts, culture contexts, the author's background, and _____.

the author's other works

In Kate Chopin's novel 'The Awakening,' a caged parrot and mockingbird, a pigeon house, and a broken-winged bird are all symbols representing _____.

the confines of female gender roles

In a murder mystery, the main character loves the color red. She wears something red as part of her attire every day, and the story mentions items in her home decor that are also red. This character turns out to be the victim in this mystery. In literary terms, what does the inclusion of all the red items in this story represent?

the red items from this story demonstrate symbolic foreshadowing

Which of the following is NOT a connotation associated with the word grave?

warmth

What should you NOT focus on when making connections to the text?

word length

Breaking apart a word into its component parts is an example of using _____.

word structure