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What is the best definition of 'plot' in literature?

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The main character of a story.

The sequence of events in a story.

The central message or theme.

The time and place of a story.

In literature, 'conflict' refers to:

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The happy ending of a story.

The main character's personality.

A struggle between opposing forces.

The descriptive language used by the author.

Which of the following best describes the 'theme' of a story?

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The setting where the story takes place.

The main problem faced by the protagonist.

The message or lesson the author wants to convey.

The turning point in the plot.

What is a 'metaphor'?

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A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

Giving human qualities to inanimate objects.

An exaggeration for emphasis.

A direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

'Foreshadowing' is a literary device that:

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Describes the setting in vivid detail.

Provides background information about characters.

Hints or clues about events that will happen later in the story.

Resolves the main conflict of the plot.

What is 'symbolism'?

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The main character of a story.

The use of humor in writing.

An object, person, or idea that represents something else.

A character's internal thoughts.

'Point of view' in literature refers to:

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The author's opinion on the story's events.

The moral message of the narrative.

The perspective from which a story is told.

The physical location of the story's events.

A 'simile' is defined as:

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A description appealing to the senses.

Giving human qualities to animals.

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

The repetition of consonant sounds.

'Personification' is a literary device where:

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A character's thoughts are revealed through dialogue.

Giving human qualities or actions to inanimate objects or animals.

The author uses sarcasm to make a point.

A story is told from the first-person perspective.

10.

'Imagery' in literature primarily involves:

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The use of direct quotes from other texts.

The creation of suspense.

Language that appeals to the five senses.

The moral dilemma faced by a character.

11.

What is 'irony'?

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A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

A contrast between what is said and what is actually meant, or between expectation and reality.

The main message or moral of a story.

The sequence of events in a plot.

12.

In a story, a 'character' is:

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The central idea or message.

The location where the story happens.

A person or animal that takes part in the action of a literary work.

The problem that drives the plot.

13.

'Setting' refers to:

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The main character's personality.

The problem faced by the protagonist.

The time and place of the action.

The author's background.

14.

Who is the 'protagonist'?

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The character who opposes the main character.

The main character in a literary work.

The author of the story.

A minor character who provides comic relief.

15.

The 'antagonist' in a story is typically:

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The author's spokesperson.

A character or force that opposes the protagonist.

The setting of the story.

The resolution of the plot.

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The 'climax' of a story is:

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The introduction of the characters and setting.

The turning point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

The events that lead to the resolution.

The final outcome of the plot.

17.

What happens during the 'resolution' of a plot?

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The introduction of new characters.

The rising action, building suspense.

The part of the story where the main conflict is resolved.

A sudden plot twist.

18.

'Dialogue' refers to:

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The narrator's thoughts.

Descriptive passages.

Conversation between characters.

The author's commentary.

19.

An 'allusion' is:

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A figure of speech that uses exaggeration.

A direct address to the reader.

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

A character's secret thought.

20.

What is a 'flashback'?

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A moment of intense suspense.

A scene that directly foreshadows future events.

An interruption of the chronological sequence of events to present an earlier occurrence.

The concluding part of a story.

21.

'Hyperbole' is a literary device involving:

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Understated language.

A literal statement of fact.

Extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.

A question posed to the reader.

22.

The 'narrator' of a story is:

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The author's personal opinion.

The voice that tells the story.

The main character's conscience.

A type of literary conflict.

23.

What does 'genre' mean in terms of literature?

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A type of literary conflict.

A category or type of literature.

The main character's goal.

The resolution of the plot.

24.

'Figurative language' is best described as:

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Everyday, literal speech.

Language that uses figures of speech and is not meant to be taken literally.

Only language used in poems.

Dialogue between characters.

25.

'Mood' or 'atmosphere' in literature refers to:

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The author's personal feelings.

The personality of the main character.

The overall feeling or emotion created by the author in a literary work.

The historical period in which the story is set.

Excerpt from 'The Silent Journal'

The old house stood silhouetted against the bruised twilight sky, its windows like vacant eyes staring into the deepening gloom. Elara hesitated at the threshold, a shiver tracing its way up her spine that had nothing to do with the biting wind. It was said her great-aunt’s journal—her thoughts, her secrets, her very self—was somewhere within its dusty confines. A sudden gust rattled the skeletal branches of the ancient oak by the porch, making them claw at the air like desperate fingers. The wind, now a whispering menace, snaked through cracks in the decaying wood, carrying with it the faint scent of mildew and forgotten dreams. With a quickening pulse, Elara pushed open the heavy, groaning door, stepping into the hollow echo of the past, where shadows danced like forgotten ghosts.

26.

Identify and explain the function of two different literary devices used in the passage.

27.

Analyze Elara's motivation for entering the old house, citing evidence from the text.

28.

Discuss a minor theme or central idea conveyed through the passage's description of the house and Elara's reactions.

29.

Choose ONE of the following prompts and write a detailed analytical essay (approximately 3-5 paragraphs).

Prompt A: Analyze how a central conflict contributes to the development of a theme in a short story or novel you have read this semester. Be sure to provide specific textual evidence to support your claims.

Prompt B: Discuss the significance of a specific character's journey or transformation in a literary work studied this semester. How does their change impact the overall meaning or message of the work? Use textual evidence to support your analysis.

30.

Choose ONE of the following prompts and write a detailed analytical essay (approximately 3-5 paragraphs).

31.

Choose ONE of the following prompts and write a response (250-400 words) under timed conditions.

Narrative Prompt: Write a short narrative about a character who faces a difficult decision. Focus on showing, not telling, the character's internal struggle and the consequences of their choice.

32.

Choose ONE of the following prompts and write a response (250-400 words) under timed conditions.

Expository Prompt: Explain the importance of perseverance in achieving personal goals, providing specific examples or scenarios to support your explanation.